Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,067   Meandering slowly home on what had started out as a sunny summer afternoon, Joe Cartwright glanced up at the clouds filling the skies. Although he knew he ought to hurry his steps so that he wouldn’t get caught in the downpour, he couldn’t summon the energy to do … Continue reading The First Duty (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:   8910     “Just the sacks left,” Ben commented to Joe as they put the last of the small packages into the wagon. “Come and give me a hand.” Tipping his hat back on his head, Joe smiled at his father. “Then let’s get something cool to drink,” he suggested. … Continue reading To Steal a Son (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:   4032   “That was the week,” Hoss said, expansively, “when the only person who didn’ git bruised or broken was Joe.” “You’re kidding,” Candy Canaday replied, looking at Joe, who was already laughing. “No, he’s telling the truth,” Ben Cartwright, Candy’s boss, assured the young cowboy. “We didn’t believe it … Continue reading That Was The Week… (by Rona) →

Summary:  When a stranger arrives in town with a business proposition for Ben, he won't take no for an answer. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,740     The knife pricked into his ribs once more as he hesitated. “Go on!” growled his captor. “I said, move!” This time, he shoved his … Continue reading Into the Darkness (by Rona) →

Summary:  Set shortly after 'Behind the Picture'. Joe is determined to own the bay stallion. Is he willing to pay the price to do so? Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,556   “Hi, Joe,” Kyle McKenzie cried, smiling at the young cowboy. “How’s the hand?” “All healed,” Joe replied, cheerfully. “Just as good … Continue reading My Kingdom for a Horse (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  8990     “Joe! Hey, Joe!” Turning, mildly puzzled about who would be calling to him, Joe Cartwright immediately recognized the man hailing him. It was Joel Hannings, who owned a small hotel in Carson City. The Cartwrights often stayed with him if they were breaking a journey or had … Continue reading To Be A Cartwright (by Rona →

Summary:   A What Happened Next for the episode “False Witness”. Rated:  PG Word Count:  7342   “Joe.” Hoss’ voice was soft as he bent over his brother. “Joe, she’s gone.” He gently pried the dead girl from his brother’s arms. “I know,” Joe replied, his voice hoarse. He let go and saw Hoss lay Valerie … Continue reading Testament of Friendship (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:   6167       For Helen – thanks for the idea! He was choking, the noose tightening round his neck, cutting off his air. Joe tried to drag air in through his nose, but it didn’t seem to reach his lungs. Oh God, I don’t want to die! Joe thought, as the … Continue reading The Sound of Silence (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  5517     “Adam, you and Joe head over in that direction and see if there are any strays left amongst the trees,” Ben suggested, pointing. “Hoss and I will go down this way.” “See you at the bottom of the hill then,” Adam replied, dryly. He knew only too … Continue reading Trapped (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,989     It was day four. Joe was no longer sure what day of the week it actually was; he just knew it was day four of the hardest cattle drive he had ever been on. He adjusted the bandanna over his nose and mouth, but it didn’t stop … Continue reading The Journey (by Rona) →