Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  8295     It was irrational; Ben Cartwright knew that. However, it didn’t stop him thinking that the last thing on earth he wanted his sons to do was go and hunt this big cat. But the circumstances surrounding the need to hunt down this animal were such that Ben … Continue reading Touch Not the Cat (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  3146   “Yes, of course I understand,” Ben Cartwright assured his son. “But I’m going to miss you, you know.” “I know, Pa,” Adam replied. “And I’ll miss all of you, but I’ve got to go.” “You’ll have to tell your brothers,” Ben warned him. “Do it gently, Adam, especially … Continue reading The Quick and the Dead (by Rona) →

Summary: Rated:  PG Word Count:  5699     It was a year that wouldn’t soon be forgotten, Ben Cartwright mused as he stood on the porch of his house, looking out across the land he owned. The weather had been consistently unseasonal, with cold winds blowing for much of the year. But it was the … Continue reading The Great Truckee Flood (by Rona) →

Synopsis: Ever been accused of jumping to the wrong conclusion? Rated:  PG Word Count:  4156     It was only when Adam raised a clenched fist that Joe realized that he had finally pushed his oldest brother too far. He stood, frozen, panting from the force of his anger and the shouting he had been … Continue reading Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged (by Rona) →

Summary:  Leigh decides to reclaim Joe as her own. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  8910     A familiar feeling swept over Joe Cartwright, but he didn’t turn around to confirm it. He just carried on selecting candy for Hoss, pretending that he didn’t know she was in the store, too. He had nothing … Continue reading How Do I Love Thee? (by Rona) →

Summary:  Joe falls foul of a group of young men who are hunting for something on the Ponderosa. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  8469     Joe wasn’t afraid – and that was his first mistake. He rode in amongst the young men and shook his head. “What are you boys doing … Continue reading Hunting for Hidden Gold (by Rona) →

Summary:  Life never quite takes us where we think. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4398     Sitting at the desk with the ledger open in front of him, Joe Cartwright sighed. He didn’t really need to do the books – they had an accountant in town who did the day to day … Continue reading Milestones (by Rona) →

Summary:  How do you measure a man? Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  8800   “What do you mean?” Ben asked, sounded perplexed. “What makes you think you aren’t good enough for this girl?” Shifting miserably, Joe wished he had never brought the subject up.  “I don’t know,” he admitted wretchedly. “I just don’t … Continue reading Measure of a Man (by Rona) →

Summary:  Injured in a fall, Joe finds himself in a most unexpected place. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   1668   It was growing cold and dark and Joe Cartwright knew that if he didn’t find shelter for the night soon, he would be in big trouble. He tugged gently on the reins in … Continue reading Memory Lane (by Rona) →

Summary:  As the best man at his friends’ wedding, Joe is unable to foresee the tragedy ahead. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   8886     “I’m flattered,” Joe told Mike Golding. “I’d love to be your best man.” “That’s great, Joe,” Mike responded, pumping Joe’s hand enthusiastically. “Joanna will be so pleased.” … Continue reading In Sickness and In Health (by Rona) →