Summary:   (With appreciation to E. Jack Newman, who wrote ‘The Hopefuls’.)  Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  15,700 I:   SUMMONED TO SLATERSVILLE Hop Sing entered from the kitchen with a platter of roast beef and placed it on the dining table. His eyes glanced over the table, confirming that everything was ready and … Continue reading The Cry of the Dove (by Debra P.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:     Joe and Adam Cartwright stumbled down the path together, both of them panting hard. Adam’s arm was around Joe’s shoulders and Joe appeared to be making a great effort to hold his brother up. Adam was in obvious pain, clutching his hand to his … Continue reading The Sniper and the Healer (by Debra P.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  30,900 THE VERY IMAGE The bank was crowded that morning, but somehow Ben Cartwright wasn’t feeling the impatience he might have expected as he waited in line. In fact, what he was feeling as he looked down at the two checks in his hands was a … Continue reading Thrown to the Winds (by Debra P.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  13,200 The Wager Joe Cartwright looked up from the cards he held in his hand and prayed that his face wasn't revealing too much. The excitement he was feeling must not be allowed to show. His hands must be steady and his face impassive. It was … Continue reading The Moneylender (by Debra P.) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   9273   You Can Count On It “Hey, Adam, slow down a minute, will you?” Joe Cartwright called out as he hastened to catch up to his older brother. Adam was striding down the sidewalk at a quick, purposeful pace, his feet playing a steady beat … Continue reading To Set it Right (by Debra P.) →

Summary:  On the eve of his birthday Adam is questioning whether his life has made any real difference in the world.  A special visitor comes to show him the truth.   Feedback is strongly encouraged! Rated:  PG Word Count:  5685

Synopsis:  Joe and others are taken captive by a band of Indians, what does it take to survive? Rating:  PG Word Count:  27,600

Summary:  Far from home, Joe is charged with a crime he didn’t commit, and the dead man’s brother wants justice…or is it revenge? Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Drama Rating:  PG Word Count:  14,535

Synopsis:  A simple hunting excursion turns deadly. Rating:  T Word Count:  10,000

Synopsis:  A cougar is loose on the Ponderosa. Rating:  T Word Count:  7,420