Summary: This is a WHI for Season 1, Episode 2 titled "Forty Rifles." Alternative Universe: Tom Barkley is still alive; pre-series timeline, roughly three years after the end of the Civil War. This story uses the same Alternate Universe initially used for my series of “Young Barkleys” stories under the umbrella title of “EXPLANATIONS,” though this … Continue reading A Wolf in the Fold (by Pat Thompson-Dumas)
Category: The Big Valley
Truth (by BVFranfic)
Summary: Heath comes to the Barkleys' story with the whole family featured (no Eugene) but Heath and Jarrod playing the major roles. Some OCs and significant use of some characters from different episodes, and use of series dialogue—although not necessarily by the same character, or in the same situation. Left to the reader to recognize … Continue reading Truth (by BVFranfic)
Family Bond (by Silvia)
Summary: This is an alternate story of how Heath arrived at the ranch. Leah is deceased, Tom Barkley is still alive, Jarrod is 18, Nick is 14, Heath is 8, Audra is 3 and Gene is an infant. Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: It was a wonderful Sunday. The sun … Continue reading Family Bond (by Silvia)
Tribute to the Indestructible Heath Barkley (by Elayn)
Summary: A poem. Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western, Poetry Rated: G Word Count: 347 I know a young Barkley got stabbed in the eye. I don't know why he was stabbed in the eye. Perhaps he'll die. I know a young Barkley got shot with a Winchester. Where the bullet lodged inside … Continue reading Tribute to the Indestructible Heath Barkley (by Elayn)
Yawning (by Elayn)
Summary: Tired or bored? Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 3745 Yawning, Audra entered the dining room and looked around. Alone again. She had hoped that by getting up early she could at least join Heath for breakfast. But once again she was alone. It certainly had been lonely this … Continue reading Yawning (by Elayn)
The Silence (by Elayn)
Summary: Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 8200 “Ok Nick, explain this to me again – we’re having fun, right?” The sarcasm in Heath’s voice was just a little evident as he and Nick trudged through the black night and the pouring rain in the foothills of the Sierra … Continue reading The Silence (by Elayn)
Lost Treasure (by Elayn)
Summary: This story takes place at the end of the episode, “The Lost Treasure”. The premise is Heath took a different trail away from the ranch so did not come across Charlie Sawyer. The first scene is at the house, shortly after Heath rides off. Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 6486 … Continue reading Lost Treasure (by Elayn)
Look, Culhane (by Elayn)
Summary: A Big Valley/Black Saddle crossover story. Category: Crossover Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 2655 “Look, Culhane, you take all the time you need up there in Santa Fe, you understand? And don’t worry if you can’t make it back by Saturday, Nora and me, well Nora probably won’t have no time … Continue reading Look, Culhane (by Elayn)
Sometimes You Have to Leap (by Elayn)
Summary: A Big Valley/Quantum Leap crossover story. Category: Crossover Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 7475 “Dammit Heath, don’t you ride away from me. I’m talking to you boy!” Nick shook his head in frustration and started to spur Coco after his younger brother. He was stopped by the steady hand and calm voice … Continue reading Sometimes You Have to Leap (by Elayn)
Father, Forgiveness, and Finding the Way (by DJK)
Summary: A visiting relative helps Heath learn more about his new family. Category: The Big Valley Genre: Western Rated: PG (Mild Warning: Language, Adult References) Word Count: 7455 He carried his boots in his hand and went down the backstairs. He would snatch some of last night's corn muffins to eat on the … Continue reading Father, Forgiveness, and Finding the Way (by DJK)
