Summary: Ben’s graveside confession concerning Joe’s innocence has turned his son’s world upside down, and Joe feels he and his father would both benefit if he made changes in his life. Hoss is caught unaware and is decidedly angered when he discovers the truth behind his brother’s sudden disappearance. Rated K+  WC 11600.

Summary: A WHN for Season 8’s Justice. Joe is forced to face the unimaginable when he seeks justice after his fiancée is murdered. Rated: K+ WC 19,000

Summary:  Little Joe is lured into a trap. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  9462   Make yourself necessary to someone. - Ralph Waldo Emerson   Sometimes it seems like my little brother's hands are always bunched up into fists. Sure, they ain't like that when he eats or when he....well, you know....but … Continue reading Shield (by Lisa M.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  2271     "People tend to underestimate you, Joe. That's why you frequently end up beating them in fights." Adam had said that to him once. It had sounded a little like a compliment at the time, and Joe had eagerly accepted it as one. Adam … Continue reading The Cost of Being Right (by Lisa M.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  6525   Hoo boy, Pa was never going to let him be a deputy again. Ever. Less than a day on the job and he'd gone and gotten himself captured by the bad guys. But then, he really hadn't had a chance. Sheriff Coffee hadn't had … Continue reading The Deputy (by Lisa M.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   1906   Not my son! Dear God...God, please! Not my boy! The desperate plea sounded over and over in his head as Ben ran as he hadn't in years toward the bank, praying he remembered where it was. He could feel his aging muscles scream in … Continue reading Not My Son (by Lisa M.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  3013     "I’m sorry, Hoss,” Joe said softly, his voice slurring around his split lip. “Real sorry. If it weren’t for me, you’da whupped those two.” I shook my head. “Ain’t yer fault, Joe.” I assured him. “No one knew something like this was gonna … Continue reading Safeguard (by Lisa M.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  2447     The tall wooden clock struck midnight, its pealing chimes temporarily interrupting the silence of the great room. Ben sighed softly. Christmas Eve had given way to Christmas Day. The Cartwrights had opened and exclaimed over their gifts, had sipped their wine and filled … Continue reading The Yellow-Haired Angel (by Lisa M.) →