Synopsis: More than a fish story . . . this tale recounts how loss, memories, and discovery shape the friendships we form and the people we become. Set in Season 9 shortly after Candy comes to work on the Ponderosa. References are made to “Bank Run,” “Between Heaven and Earth,” and “Sense of Duty." Rated: PG Word Count: 9700
Author: Cheaux
The Greatest Gift (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Joe overhears what he knows to be a lie, but cannot convince anyone else to believe him. Rated: G Word count: 7800
The Devil Among Us (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: A missing scene from Season 12's "The Night Virginia City Died." Rated: PG Word count: 2800
The Commitment (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Joe makes a commitment without fully understanding what's involved. Rated: PG Word Count: 1200
The Black Hat (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: A Ponderosa fairy tale inspired by a drawing by a friend's niece. Rated: G Word count: 1187
Staying the Course (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Ben learns from Adam that there is more than one way to reach a goal. Rated: G Word Count: 1700 words
Solace (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Adam, alone and hurt in the desert, is comforted by a stranger. Rated: G Word Count: 1700
Seasons (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Ben's worried and sends new hand Candy Canaday on a mission. Rating: G Word Count: 1779
Riptide (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: Adam is worried about an absent friend. Rated: PG Word Count: 2300
Purls of Wisdom (by Cheaux)
Synopsis: One man's trash is another's treasure. Rated: G Word Count: 800