Summary:  It's a slow recovery for Adam from the fall from the roof and Laura's betrayal, but eventually he takes control of his life again and inspires creativity in his family. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  995   After six months of recuperation from his back injury, Adam was tired of being … Continue reading Buttons and Bows (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  Joe has to go to an organizing meeting for the spring picnic because no one else in the family is available and you can only imagine the results when he gets involved in planning an event. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1155   As Joe rode home from the meeting about … Continue reading The Spring Picnic Meeting (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  This is an alternative version of how that could have happened, and the whole story is narrated by Hoss. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1817   Chapter 1 "Now my older brother Adam is thirty-five and he's got to be the most eligible bachelor in all of Nevada. He's got money, … Continue reading The Wooing of Abigail Jones AU (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  Little Joe Cartwright wonders how may roads a man must walk down before he's considered a man.  His father helps him with the answer. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1222   Hoss Cartwright caught his older brother's eye and almost snickered but Adam's look told him he shouldn't.  He found it … Continue reading How Many Roads? (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  A dispute between Joe and Adam is settled in an unusual way. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  919   The batwing doors slammed back and a dark dusty cowboy with a mean look strode into the saloon. For a moment, about twenty men looked worried but relaxed when they realized that … Continue reading A Peaceful, Easy Feeling (by BettyHT) →

Summary: The third story in the Asylum series following Almost Lost Two and A Piece of the Puzzle. The group that caused all the trouble makes one last attempt to silence the key witness against them.Category: BonanzaGenre: WesternRating: PGWord Count: 10,370 Chapter 1 Sitting at his desk beneath an open window, Ben Cartwright listened to … Continue reading Exposed (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  In this sequel to Another Stranger In Town, Ben is the featured character.  He travels to Dodge City on a mission for Dave who wants some help in mending fences. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  7484 Chapter 1 Festus Haggen was never more excited than when there was someone new in … Continue reading Silver-Haired Stranger In Town (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  To find justice after a tragedy, Adam and Joe employ unusual and perhaps questionable methods. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1463 Incredulous as he listened to his brothers tell their story, Hoss had questions. He had been in the barn when they came home talking about their quest. "You cheated the … Continue reading For a Good Cause (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  A young lady has an evening with Adam that is more like a fantasy.  Rating MA for sexual situations. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  MA Word Count:  2686 Dear Diary: Well this was one night that I never expected. I've been working in the mercantile to support myself ever since Mama died. Usually I … Continue reading Dear Diary (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  WHN after Triangle.  Adam has been very quiet, but on a trip to town, Hoss finds out the reason for the silence. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1391 For a few days after Will and Laura packed their belongings and shipped them to their new home before climbing aboard that stage, … Continue reading A Few Quiet Beers with God (by BettyHT) →