Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  16,178   I was only twelve years old when I saw her for the first time.  I was sitting at my desk in school when she walked in with her father.  I wasn’t much interested in girls back then, but there was something about her that made me stare at … Continue reading How Do You Say Goodbye? (by Debbie B.) →

Summary:   Including Ben Cartwright Rated:  PG Word Count:  4500   Adam watched from where he waited beneath the large shade tree in front of the school as his youngest brother emerged from the building. Adam was sure that something was amiss. Little Joe walked more slowly, the boy’s head was bent lower and he ignored … Continue reading For All Mothers (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  22,194   His frightened eyes forced themselves to open.  Even that small effort seemed to cause his head to pound and slowly the terrified youth attempted to rise up enough to check his surroundings.  The top of his head hit something hard and he groaned.  His hand moved to rub … Continue reading From Inside One’s Own Self (Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  16,837   The thick barred door slammed shut and Joe heard the turning of the key as the lock was secured.  Painfully, for he had already suffered a beating from his captors, he pulled himself to his knees from where he had been shoved to the floor and glanced up … Continue reading Fight for Life (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  12,913   Joe Cartwright strapped on his new holster that housed his equally new Colt .45.  The side arm and hardware had been a special birthday present from his father on the day that he had turned seventeen.  Joe grabbed his hat as soon as he finished tying down the … Continue reading First Notch (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:   PG Word Count:  11,834   Joe turned from his father and brothers, disgust written all over his handsome young face.  “Joe, wait up, please,” begged Hoss as he turned to follow after his younger brother. “I’m sorry short shanks, really,” Hoss blurted out. Joe spun around on his heels and glared at his … Continue reading Greater Love Hath No Man (by Debbie B.) →

Summary:  Sequel to Gossamer Dreams Rated:  PG Word Count:  14,493   “Hey, lookit Pa, Joe finally made it home,” sang Hoss happily as he pointed in the direction of his younger brother’s pinto. “Well, it’s about time that rapscallion got back; he’s just a week overdue!” fumed Ben. He had been worried sick about his youngest … Continue reading From Dreams to Reality (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  19,416   The blood oozed slowly from the gapping hole in his right shoulder as Joe slumped forward in the saddle.  He could feel his strength dwindling away and knew that if he didn’t find help soon, he would surely die.  He pulled back on the reins, bringing Cochise to … Continue reading Gossamer Dreams (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:   “Here comes Peter Cotton Tail…Hopping down the Bunny Trail…Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s on its way….” “Alright, Joseph!  That’s enough…” growled Ben, although even he was fighting back the spasms of giggles that threatened to burst forth from deep within his broad chest. “Yeah…Joseph…that’s enough!” mimicked Hoss, who stood before his … Continue reading Easter–It’s More’n Bunny Rabbits and Colored Eggs (by Debbie B.) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,125   He felt the tiny beads of moisture popping out on his brow and as they rolled one by one down his forehead and into his eyes, he was forced to squint his eyelids shut to still the burning caused by the salty droplets.  The man turned his head … Continue reading Echoes from the Canyon (by Debbie B.) →