Summary:  Angels come in all sizes. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1250   Hoss leaned over the counter and spoke softly to the proprietor of the mercantile.  “Who’s that lady over there?” Mr. Brown dropped his voice and replied, “That’s Mrs. Weems.  She has a passel of children and a pretty bare … Continue reading Hidden Wings (by DJK) →

Summary:   A story of forgiveness. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG    (Warning: This story contains references to (but not descriptions of) corporal punishment that some may feel too severe. If this would cause you concern or upset, please pass on reading this story and enjoy one of the many other wonderful stories in this … Continue reading Sippin’ Whiskey and Sally Lynn (by DJK) →

Summary:  Someone has to keep Joe from tarnishing his halo. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word count:  2900   Little Joe Cartwright was an honest lad. Anyone in Virginia City who knew Ben Cartwright and his sons would vouch for that. Ben had raised all of his boys to never lie or cheat, and … Continue reading Just At Checkers (by DJK) →

Summary:  Joe enters the Founder's Day Race. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word count:  14,090   Joe decided now was the time to make his family aware of his plans. His oldest brother, Adam, had just announced that he would not be entering the Founder's Day Race this year. Joe swallowed and said, "I … Continue reading To the Victors (by DJK) →

Summary:  A perfect day for a party! Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  4760     “Adam. Adam!” “Yes, Pa?” “Where are you?” Ben Cartwright asked, but his son’s words had drawn Ben toward the wagon. He shifted his younger son Hoss onto his hip as he walked. “In here, Pa,” Adam replied … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Hoss (by DJK) →

Summary:  Someone's been eavesdropping again. Rating:  PG Word Count:  1050     Big Ears, Big Fears He had not set out to eavesdrop. Little Joe Cartwright was hiding in the back corner of the loft for an entirely different reason when his older brothers came into the barn deep in conversation. He could not reveal … Continue reading Big Ears, Big Fears (by DJK) →

Summary:   The following is a collection of five vignettes that leave the reader to decide which Cartwright is the central character. You are free to picture your favorite Cartwright in each scenario, or look for the nuances that might reveal each character’s identity. Be warned that much remains a mystery and proceed only if that … Continue reading Who? (by DJK) →

Summary:  Joe's in love ... Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  2545   Water was her element. It always had been. He had first seen her in water, and she had seemed a part of it. So long ago -- how long had it been? Little Joe’s mind slipped back. They had been … Continue reading Water Nymph (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1650     Adam scratched his chin and then rubbed his hand over the stubble that was quickly becoming a beard. Three days without a razor had left him with a full if short set of whiskers. The only time he had gone longer without shaving … Continue reading Wanting Whiskers (by DJK) →

Summary:   A gypsy tell Joe what is lucky number is. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  5590   "Eight." He muttered the number softly to himself. Eight. He wrote the number upon his slate tracing and retracing its interlocking curves. Eight. He pondered not the truth of its power by why it should … Continue reading Lucky Eight (by DJK) →