Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1030     It was just supposed to be a quick trip to the necessary before heading home. Three beers in less than two hours had made such a visit advisable, though they had most definitely not made him drunk. Really, he had not even been … Continue reading Just a Quick Trip (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1050     Adam Cartwright leaned against the granite outcropping and gazed out over the lake. Sighing, he tossed a pebble into the water and watched the circles form, expand, and disappear. His arms crossed on his chest, and his right hand came up slowly to … Continue reading Letting Go (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1080     Adam stood in the open doorway of the barn and scanned the yard. Seeing no one about, he took a step forward, stopped, and chewed on his bottom lip. He studied the door to the house as if he might be able to … Continue reading Spring Flowers (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  4055   “Tell me a story, Papa.” Her small voice carried the hint of command that she had inherited from her father. He smile down at her and replied, “And what story shall I tell, my poppet?” His hand smoothed the bouncing curls on her head … Continue reading If You Lie Down With Dogs… (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  735     "Oh, Adam, Adam Cartwright, might I speak with you?" The dark-haired young man turned at the sound of his name. He saw Millie Evers standing in the door of her shop. "Of course, Miss Evers," the seventeen-year-old answered politely, wondering why the dressmaker … Continue reading Green Velvet (by DJK) →

Summary:   Three vignettes dealing with feeling guilty. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1880     Whatever is Available   Leaning back on two legs of his chair, Adam stared out across the yard. His focus was total and directed at the water trough. Ben walked out onto the porch and took the … Continue reading Feeling Guilty (DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  1390     “You can’t believe she speaks to the dead.” She chewed the corner of her lip prettily. “Well, no, not really. Most people who go don’t. It’s an amusement, Adam, something different to pass the evening. Agatha asked to go. She’s my sister. It’s … Continue reading The Message (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word count:  12,860       “Little Joe, come on. It’s getting late.” “I don’t wanna.” Hoss rolled his eyes. “Doesn’t matter. You gotta.” “No, I don’t. We could just not go.” “We’re going, Joseph, I don’t intend to be late.” Little Joe opened his eyes and studied … Continue reading The Right Thing to Do (by DJK) →

Summary: Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  7800     “Morning, Adam. Morning, Hoss.” Adam watched Little Joe slip onto his chair with a sideways glance at their father. “Good morning, Pa. Sorry I’m late.” “True repentance, Joseph, results in changed behavior. Tomorrow you will be up at first call and at the … Continue reading Covering Up (by DJK) →