Summary: A sequel to "First Snow." Dedicated to Jennifer, who couldn’t let this one go! Loved your ideas, girl; hope I used them well! Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 4056 Joe thumped his pillow once, twice, then settled his head back on the lumpy surface. Several long minutes passed before … Continue reading Honesty and Lessons Learned (by Jane)
Author: mamse5
First Snow (by Jane)
Summary: Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 12,200 Snow. Bitter, cold, icy snow. The frozen crystals covered him, muffling the world around him. He could feel the sharp edges biting into his cheeks, the tiny shards that lined his mouth. Frozen water, melted by the heat of his skin, refrozen like … Continue reading First Snow (by Jane)
To Lose a Son (by Jane)
Summary: (Editor's note: The first 18 lines of this story were given to the author as a writer's challenge. Everything after those lines is the original work of the author). Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 4804 "Pa, I'll be fine." It was the last thing Joe had said to him, … Continue reading To Lose a Son (by Jane)
No Regrets (by Jane)
Summary: It was one of the only times Joe Cartwright had ever dreaded coming home. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 8775 It was one of the only times Joe Cartwright had ever dreaded coming home. Riding into the ranch after a long journey was usually cause for a celebration, … Continue reading No Regrets (by Jane)
Responsibility (by Jane)
Summary: Adam feels the weight of responsibility, but he's not the only one. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 5739 ‘I shouldn’t have left him there. What was I thinking? I shouldn’t have left him there.’ Adam awoke to a blinding pain in his head and the feel of the cold, … Continue reading Responsibility (by Jane)
The Ride (by Jane)
Summary: A wild horse and an experienced horseman match wits. Category: Lancer Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 815 Teresa sits on the top board of the corral fence, eyes anxiously focused on the horse and rider within. Scott is perched to her right, boot heels notched over the second rail, his attention … Continue reading The Ride (by Jane)
Enough is Enough (by Jane)
Summary: Cap's patience has worn thin . . . Category: Emergency! Genre: Medial Drama Rated: PG Word Count: “That’s it!” Hank Stanley dropped a stack of papers on the table next to a box, promptly placing his hands on his hips. “I’ve had it with you two.” Five sets of eyes turned towards … Continue reading Enough is Enough (by Jane)
A Lot to be Thankful For (by Jane)
Summary: The unexpected happens during a rescue. Category: Emergency! Genre: Medical Drama Rated: PG Word Count: 636 A subtle jerk, a gentle twist, nothing you could really put your finger on, yet enough of a change to cause displacement. The paramedic’s foot shifted, and he glanced quickly at his safety gear. It was … Continue reading A Lot to be Thankful For (by Jane)
Helping Out (by Jane)
Summary: Johnny's phone conversation has everyone guessing. Category: Emergency! Genre: Medical Drama Rated: PG Word Count: 1401 “Oh, Sweetheart, I don’t know...yeah, we have tomorrow off, but... sure I do, but it’s just that... well, I’ve never...” Roy slightly dropped the newspaper he’d been reading, just enough to peer over the top of … Continue reading Helping Out (by Jane)
Journey into Uncertainty (by Jane)
Summary: Johnny takes a road trip and winds up someplace else entirely. Category: Emergency! Genre: Medical Drama Rated: PG Word Count: 57,126 Roy was out of the Squad and running towards the hospital only seconds after the ambulance arrived, yet he barely caught sight of his partner turning into Treatment Room One. He … Continue reading Journey into Uncertainty (by Jane)