Summary:   On his way home from a trip to Yuma, Arizona, Ben is ambushed and a blow to the head causes him to lose his memory.  Just hours later, a body is discovered on the road coming into Yuma. The man's face is beyond recognition, but on the inside of his hat a name is … Continue reading An Unforgettable Son (by Lynnette) →

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Summary:   This story includes neither of the characters Adam or Candy so had this story been an actual episode, it would have taken place probably some time during the 8th season. Also, there is not an actual character death in this story. I don't read stories where a Cartwright dies much less write one with … Continue reading To Remember Always (by Lynnette) →

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Summary:  A bereaved father seeks vengeance for the death of his son. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4587   Joe Cartwright kicked his horse to a faster trot. Adam was due back today from a three week trip to Yuma and he wanted to be back at the Ponderosa in time for … Continue reading Vengeance (by Lynnette) →

Summary:   After the death of a ranch hand, Joe fears for the safety of his father. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4409   Joe Cartwright kicked his horse to a fast trot as he reluctantly rose away from the house. He'd felt an uneasiness about leaving his father alone at the house … Continue reading Anything for Family (by Lynnette) →

Summary:   An old friend of Joe's is accused of murder. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  6116   Ben Cartwright looked up from the table from which he was working, on the front porch, at the sound of horses riding up to the house. It was his sons riding in from town no … Continue reading To Become a Man (by Lynnette) →

Summary:  An old friend of Joe's returns to Virginia City. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   80971   Lynne Allison stepped down from the stagecoach and onto the dusty street of Virginia City. It had been eight years since she'd last been here and all sense of time was suddenly lost for her … Continue reading Always and Forever Be (by Lynnette) →

Summary:    After a long absence, Adam comes home for Christmas. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  7480   This story is written in dedication to my older brother whom I haven’t seen for some time and is now finally coming home for Christmas. When my brother had been away for awhile, I … Continue reading Home for Christmas (by Lynette) →