Summary: Going to try and rescue a neighbour, the Cartwrights find themselves to be the ones in need of rescue. Can the courage of one of them save the others? Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 5775 “Avalanche!” Fred panted, pointing behind him. “Avalanche!” Turning, Ben Cartwright followed Fred’s out-stretched finger … Continue reading Wrapped in Wild Snow (by Rona)
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When Love and Hate Collide (by Rona)
Summary: Rated: PG Word Count: 13,993 “Joe! Just the man I wanted. Come here, will ya?” Sighing, Joe smiled as he turned to face the excitable storekeeper, Mr. Mulvaney. The man had a heart of gold, but sometimes shopping in his store could be quite an adventure. He followed the little man to … Continue reading When Love and Hate Collide (by Rona)
Whenever You’re in Trouble (by Rona)
Summary: Rated: PG Word Count: 6207 Whenever you’re in trouble Whenever you may need me I will fight for you I will help you through Whenever life’s deceiving, I’ll give you new meaning No matter where you are You’re always in my heart Whenever you’re in trouble I will be right here. Now’s … Continue reading Whenever You’re in Trouble (by Rona)
Winter at Tahoe (by Rona)
Summary: Rated: PG Word Count: 9757 Snow had been threatening for weeks, but had never come to anything. The Cartwrights were as prepared for the bad weather as they could be. During the autumn, Hop Sing had been incredibly busy canning fruit and vegetables, storing the items that would dry and building up … Continue reading Winter at Tahoe (by Rona)
Vigilantes (by Rona)
Summary: Rated: PG Word Count: 10,788 “It ain’t good enough, sheriff!” Dan Waites shouted at Roy Coffee, banging his fist on the sheriff’s desk. “My house burned down last night! What are ya doin’ ta catch these men?” “I’m doin’ everythin’ I can!” Roy objected. “I’ll get them, don’ worry.” “Too late,” Waites … Continue reading Vigilantes (by Rona)
No Way Out (by Rona)
Summary: What starts out as an ordinary day in town soon takes an unexpected turn. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 5447 “And bear in mind that I don’t want to spend all day in town,” Ben Cartwright reminded his sons as they dismounted in front of the hotel. “I want to get … Continue reading No Way Out (by Rona)
Easter (by Rona)
Summary: A short introspective piece as a son waits to hear if his father will live. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 1027 The young man entered the shadowy confines of the church, glad to find the building empty. The sun had not reached this part of town and the stained … Continue reading Easter (by Rona)
Only Skin Deep (by Rona)
Summary: When a chance thief breaks into the Ponderosa, Joe finds himself at the mercy of a killer who looks only too familiar. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 9105 For a split second after the door opened to admit a dark-clad man, Joe Cartwright thought it was his brother Adam. But … Continue reading Only Skin Deep (by Rona)
Fear (by Rona)
Summary: Arriving home, Joe is astonished when Adam pulls a gun on him, claiming not to know him. Things go from bad to worse; until the break between brothers seems so wide it cannot be breached. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 10,714 Joe had never been afraid of his brother before; … Continue reading Fear (by Rona)
Envy, Hatred, and Malice – Part 1 (by Rona)
Summary: Joe’s friend Georgia is now a famous singing star. But her return home throws up problems for Joe. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 13,821 “Georgie!” “Joe!” The vivacious brunette threw herself across the stage to run lightly down the steps into the auditorium and into Joe Cartwright’s arms. She … Continue reading Envy, Hatred, and Malice – Part 1 (by Rona)