Summary:  Joe travels to San Francisco. He is dreading seeing Edward again, but nothing turns out quite the way he expects. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  11,227     “Look, Joe, the decision is yours, but do you really think Georgia will understand when she discovers that you were in San Francisco … Continue reading Envy, Hatred, and Malice – Part 2 (by Rona) →

Summary:   A short piece reflecting on life after Hoss died. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  905     It had been hard to believe. One moment, Hoss was there, the next he was gone. Tears had come instantly and denial finally gave way to belief. Organizing the funeral had kept their minds … Continue reading Grief (by Rona) →

Summary:  A gang of rustlers is plaguing the Virginia City area. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,131   “Joe! What are you doing here?” The young man frowned. “Isn’t that my line?” Joe asked, amused, stepping down from his pinto horse, Cochise. He took the rein in his hand and walked round … Continue reading Flames (by Rona) →

Summary:   A continuatio of the story "Believe in Me." Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  7779     “What do you mean, Joe’s not there?” Ben asked, frowning. “Where is he?” “I don’t know,” Adam replied, frustrated. “He’s not in his room.” Rising from the table, Ben went into the kitchen. “Hop Sing, … Continue reading Faith to Believe (by Rona) →

Summary:  Finding someone camping on the Ponderosa leads to a traumatic ordeal for Joe and Adam. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  9954   “Hey, Adam,” Joe called, softly. “Come look at this.” He pointed down the slope from where he sat on his horse. “What is it?” Adam asked, maneuvering his temperamental … Continue reading Good Samaritan (by Rona) →

Summary:  Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Joe finds himself facing the ultimate punishment while his brothers race against time to bring the witness who can clear Joe's name. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  9520   “Well?” Joe Cartwright looked up anxiously as his father came into the cell area of … Continue reading Guilty (by Rona) →

Summary: Just days before Christmas, the Cartwrights have guests. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  3581       It had been a hard winter so far. Christmas was but days away and nobody on the Ponderosa had been able to get into town for weeks. There were presents waiting in the mercantile … Continue reading Entertaining Angels (by Rona) →

Summary:  A What Happened Next for the episode ‘Found Child’ Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  3668     “You know, Joe,” Ben Cartwright commented to his youngest son, “I’m a bit worried about your brother Hoss.” “So am I,” Joe admitted. “He’s up to something, but I don’t know what it is.” Joe … Continue reading Found Love (by Rona) →

Summary:  A What Happened In-Between and What Happened Next Story for the episode. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4874     Landing on the floor, Gideon Bates, sheriff of Black River, felt his hand close around his fallen weapon. He swung around, aiming at Joe Cartwright and pulled the trigger without hesitation. His … Continue reading Gideon the Good (by Rona) →

Summary: Can Joe overcome the loss of his love? Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4568     A cold draft creeping around his legs alerted Ben to the fact that Joe was once more standing at the open door, gazing out into the snow. Precious heat was now leeching away, the frigid … Continue reading For All That Wishes May Be Worth (by Rona) →