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Amy B.
amyb072375@yahoo.com
The One in the Middle Catches the Armadillo
A ruthless armadillo invades the Greene ranch and the Cartwrights decide Hoss should be the one to catch it.
Little Joe has trouble sleeping so he wakes his oldest brother to see what he should do.
Ann
q4221@yahoo.com
A bizarre accident leads one boy and his father on a journey home again.
Becky S.
beckys91@cox.net
After an Indian attack, the family begins to wonder if Adam has been irrevocably changed by his time in the East.
Just turned sixteen, Joe must bear the responsibilities of a man in order to help his oldest brother stay alive.
It all started with Pa's "ordinary request" . . .
BJ Carter
navy007@juno.com
Little Joe runs away while Pa is on a trip, but Adam is the one who learns a lesson.
The boys find out how spiked punch can mess up your life, and Pa deals with his older sons' newfound knowledge about hangovers.
The ladies in town feel Ben has been single long enough and the boys want to help Pa.
Hop Sing's secret affects the whole Cartwright family.
Joe takes the day off.
One Cartwright ends up behind bars, innocent of course . . . well at least the second time. Who or what gets him out?
Adam requests to meet Ms. Lesley Baker's three daughters. After a while it seems maybe they should have stayed away.
Joe gets in over his head with a group of wild boys and must decide right from wrong.
The Cartwrights travel to California to spend Thanksgiving with the Baker Girls.
The Baker Girls are coming to town.
The four Cartwrights are visiting the Baker Girls in San Francisco. What could possibly go wrong?
Teenage Little Joe is out of control - what will Ben do?
Little Joe is on the naughty list.
Chris Freeburn
ravensfree@yahoo.com
A case of mistaken identity leads to trouble for the Cartwrights and Jack Wolf.
Christine
rosscd53@hotmail.com
Little Joe faces his first holiday season without his ma.
Little Joe dreams of one day seeing the ocean, and perhaps a dolphin.
Joe learns the importance of respect, of family, and of the responsibility they have to the land.
Adam shares a memory with Little Joe of a lesson in honesty.
DJK
schoolmarmdjk@msn.com
Joe's escapade at Jack's place leads Adam to a confrontation with a girl from his past.
How much trouble for the Cartwright boys can one little gal cause?
In this sequel to "Little Lady in Red," Red is at the root of a whole new round of trouble for the Cartwright boys.
The third story in the series about the Cartwright boys and a little gal named Red. Red's mother shows up and sets her sights on Ben.
Ella
ruthella@earthlink.net
There's Something Fishy Going On
The Cartwrights remember Marie on April Fool's Day.
Adam's mood seems to change overnight and Ben tries to solve the mystery of why.
In this sequel to "A Note of Thanks," Adam wants to compose music. The inspiration of home and family helps him realize his dream.
Ben entertains his sons and Hop Sing with stories of a tradition he shared with all three of his wives.
Adam wants to help a friend on New Year's Eve, but Pa is reluctant to give his consent to something he considers too dangerous.
No Matter What the Circumstances
Adam enlists the people of Eagle Station to help him search for a very ill Little Joe, reviving memories of a search he'd rather forget.
Shelby receives an unexpected treat from the Cartwright family.
Adam finds a special way to repay his brothers for a good deed. And Ben shares a special memory with Adam.
Gail G.
gail_gabbard@yahoo.com
Who is to blame when a food fight starts at the Cartwright house?
Jack Wolf puts on a show for Eagle Station. How do the Cartwright boys become involved?
When Joe obtains a book telling him how to use a pistol, he searches for help from one of his brothers.
When Eagle Station's teacher is injured, who will they find to take her place?
Adam is having a bad day and can't wait until tomorrow.
Congratulations, It's a Girl . . . Or Two?
When two young girls join the Cartwright household, the family is turned upside down.
Joe is not happy when he hears school will reopen.
One Little, Two Little, Three Little Mice?
When Joe brings home some furry friends, it causes havoc in the Cartwright house.
Where is Adam when his brother and the O'Malley girls are finding mischief in town?
Could there be such a thing as "winter fever"?
Ben finds a new love interest and some members of the family have a hard time dealing with it.
A fireplace poker, little shovel, and broken glass. How do the three go together? Read on to solve the mystery.
The Never-ending Pain of Glass
This story follows The Pain of Glass. Getting replacement glass for the window ends up being a harder task than Ben thought it would be.
After Adam gets into a peck of trouble, he realizes how his actions can affect his family.
A Christmas story told by 8-year-old Juliet Cartwright, Ben's adopted daughter.
Is Texas Red hiding in Eagle Station? Joe and one of his brothers think they know the answer.
A year after Marie's death, Ben reflects on what helped him carry on. A short story written in response to a Tales challenge.
A Cartwright son goes missing - will he ever be found?
A new girl in town causes a bit of trouble for one of the Cartwright boys.
Greta
pwrichards0157@netscape.net
The new schoolmarm shakes things up in Eagle Station.
Hope
hopesunshine92@yahoo.com
Ben's temper puts Adam's welfare at risk and threatens his close relationship with his son.
Adam's having a bad day. Will it end better than it began?
As Adam prepares to leave for college, his relationship with his youngest brother spirals downhill.
Tess's lies cause big trouble for the Cartwrights.
The sequel to "False Witness." Tess causes even more trouble for the Cartwrights.
An unusual dog causes trouble for Adam.
A man from Ben's past torments Adam.
The sequel to "Demons of the Past." Who's behind the acts of vengeance tormenting the Cartwrights?
The sequel to "Demons of the Past" and "A Hero's Burden." The Cartwrights face their most desperate hours.
The special parody sequel to "A Time to Weep."
Hoss and Joe's moneymaking scheme causes trouble for Adam.
A tragedy turns a distraught Little Joe against one of his brothers.
A robbery at the ranch creates an unexpected and serious problem for Adam.
The She Devil
Adam makes a mistake that may force him to leave the Ponderosa and his family permanently. (Rated R. Please e-mail the author to request this story.)
A female houseguest stirs up trouble for Adam and his family.
Jess Cartwright
adam_cartwright01@yahoo.com
Carlos blames Adam when Isabella is hurt in a riding accident.
A crazy man seeking revenge against Ben kidnaps Adam.
While extremely ill, Little Joe is visited by his future self.
A tragic fire devastates the Greene ranch. Hoss and Margaret must learn how to say goodbye.
Carlos reminds Little Joe that they will remain friends no matter what happens. Companion story to the episode "Spoils of War."
While hunting with Hoss, Adam accidentally shoots Joe.
To Be a Family or I'll Be Home for Christmas
A tragedy before Christmas leaves Tess facing a dismal holiday.
Little Joe struggles with his Father's Day assignment.
Adam helps a mysterious woman and her child find a better life.
Tess and Adam have a little trouble picking up Hoss's birthday present.
Little Joe's nightmares lead to a lesson in love.
An accident has serious consequences for Hoss as well as the rest of the family.
JD
The Homecoming of Captain Jacks
When the Cartwright boys and Tess wait out a storm in a deserted house, they discover much more than they bargained for.
Kate O'Neill
kateoneill@sbcglobal.net
When Adam is faced down by Jack Wolf, he promises himself he will exact retribution. Enlisting Hoss's help in the endeavor, he lays out his plan. Unfortunately, a "helper" invites himself into the fun and Adam's methodical, well-planned prank goes off course.
The Cartwright boys are only half brothers. Does that mean their family bond is any less strong?
Placita de Paz (Place of Peace)
Shelby goes back to her childhood home. Small glimpses back through a journal, and her own memories, color the complicated family relationships she returns to, and remind her of who she is.
Kierin
kierinlundy@yahoo.com
Hoss and Little Joe conspire to buy an alledged goldmaking machine.
An unusual traveling preacher comes to Eagle Station.
Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe set out to climb to the top of a mountain.
After some serious nighttime mischief, Little Joe struggles with the choice to keep it a secret or come clean.
A cheeky squirrel causes trouble for the Cartwrights. Or do the Cartwrights cause trouble for an innocent squirrel?
A horse carrying some interesting items in its saddlebags shows up on the Ponderosa.
Koko
bsbeahrs@netusa1.net
Frenchy returns to Eagle Station to find things have changed. Romance blossoms for Big Dan.
Adam's grandfather, Abel Stoddard, comes to visit, leading Adam to reveal a painful secret.
Layne
LAndrea342@aol.com
Two visitors, Sam and Kylie, shake things up on the Ponderosa.
Little Joe gets help from a special person.
Lewie
lewiethecat@yahoo.com
Harsh words between Ben and Adam lead them both into life-threatening circumstances.
Lynne C. and Katja
lynne@ponderosa63.fsnet.co.uk
katja@zpinazie.com
This story explains what happened to Hercules after Hoss and Little Joe set her free, and how we all can learn from our involvement with, so called, dumb animals.
Marion
snuffybear@snet.net
On the brink of manhood, young Hoss gets into some of the biggest trouble of his life.
A story from Ben's father's youth brings adventures for Joe and Erik.
Ben is named guardian of his brother's only child, Anna Marie.
Anna and Little Joe are sentenced to two weeks of extra chores and restriction. Will they survive?
Anna and Little Joe deal with a school bully.
The sequel to "School Days."
As the first snow of the season falls on the Ponderosa, Annie learns how important it is to obey her elders.
Ben tells stories of his childhood.
Annie learns a difficult lesson about prejudice.
A future day on the Ponderosa.
Isn't Ben in for a treat now that there's a teenage girl in the house?
As Annie's birthday approaches, Ben reflects on the past via letters he's received from his brother, Ed.
It's Christmastime and Annie Cartwright is 13 and in love for the first time. Uh oh!
The Cartwrights are very "prankful" at Thanksgiving time.
Annie recounts the latest Ponderosa happenings in her journal.
Will Annie survive being confined to the house?
The women's rights movement hits the Ponderosa . . .
Ben describes a not-so-great week for the Cartwrights.
To Sleep . . . Perchance to Dream
What kind of relationship would Annie and Marie have had?
Annie meets her Uncle Padraig, who is fleeing the Famine in Ireland.
In her journal, Annie records her late-summer adventures on the Ponderosa.
Ben remembers when he first met Annie and their trip to the Ponderosa.
Two of Joe's friends lead him astray.
The Cartwrights are off to a charreada, a Mexican festival.
Ben and another man are trapped in a mine. Ben's family and friends rush to rescue them.
Ben reflects on his boyhood vacations to Cape Cod, and the day he met Elizabeth.
What will it take for Annie to realize how blessed she truly is?
The Cartwrights reminisce about past Christmases as they reflect on the gift of family.
The big trouble was all Miss Jones' fault . . .
Adam and Annie seek refuge in a cave during a winter storm.
Each Cartwright tells a different side of the story.
Jack Wolf becomes a little too friendly with Annie.
Ben returns to Eagle Station after he is part of the Donner Party rescue. What did Frenchy mean in Secrets and Lies when he said Ben was "irritable" that spring?
Adam and Erik drink a bottle of Marie's wine while on the trail west.
Ben tells of the Great New England Sea Serpent.
Joe makes new friends and gets into mischief . . .
Annie is concerned when Mitch invites her to sneak away with him.
Ben reflects on the first snowfall of the season.
The Ponderosa has three visitors at Christmastime.
The rest of Uncle Seamus's story; the sequel to The Magical Time.
Erik takes the tales of King Arthur to heart as he defends damsels in distress.
Ben's brother Ed and his new wife visit the Cartwrights in New Orleans.
The Kite (co-author with Nancy)
The Cartwrights engage in a high-flying contest.
New neighbors cause some trouble on the Ponderosa.
Young Ben overhears a fishy tale told by his extended relatives.
Ben tells another story about his boyhood. Written in response to a Tales challenge.
Change comes to Eagle Station and to the Ponderosa.
Ben struggles with change after Adam leaves for college.
Adam meets his grandfather and visits family on Cape Cod.
The Cartwrights read Adam's stories from back east.
Nancy (Texas2002)
lonestar1082000@yahoo.com
To Hold the Future Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5
Ben and young Adam begin their westward journey.
Treasures of the Heart Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4
Adam Cartwright sits at the dining table while the logs glow red in the nearby fireplace. He taps a pencil on the tabletop as memories surround him. Something inside him must record these memories. He eases the pencil to the blank page of a new journal. This is what he writes.
All three Cartwright sons get in trouble on the same day in New Orleans. And then there's the rest of the story.
The tail . . . uh, tale . . . of Thaddeus and the draperies.
Overland trail journal of the Ben Cartwright family, 1846.
Eleven-year-old Hoss tells about a spell of trouble he got into.
After sneaking one of Shelby's cigars, Little Joe learns a lesson in honesty. Adam and Hoss remember when they learned similar lessons.
Ben and the boys go hunting but have a little trouble bringing home the bacon.
It's just a typical (?) day on the Ponderosa ranch.
Joe gets a puppy, Hoss teaches Abigail and John Adams to talk, and, well, read on . . .
Little Joe learned the consequences of lying in "Up in Smoke." Now, about two months later, he learns the consequences of disobedience.
The boys have always known Pa has a streak of mischief, but even they receive some surprises when Pa and the "new neighbor" are reunited.
Hoss's bad day leads to a better understanding of himself and Pa.
Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe share some brotherly time while Ben is away.
Ben and Little Joe play their own version of cat and mouse during the building on an ice house.
The boys engage in a little mischief and Ben's cousin arrives for a visit.
Adam is kidnapped? Read on . . .
Joe's world is ruined for sure as more people learn his middle name.
Chickens leaving home? Muddy boots? A rabbit named Jimmy? No wonder Ben's hair is turning gray. Let him tell you about it.
Trying to understand Molly, Adam gains insight about himself and his family - and how fortunate he is.
Hoss recounts the results of his tug-of-war with Pa, the aftermath of Angus' angry treatment of Adam, and a new "love affair" in Little Joe's life.
Barbara persuades Ben to accept a special gift on Joe's birthday.
A new girl brings out - well - less than the best in Adam.
Adam is blessed with an unexpected gift as he strives to surprise Ben on Ben's birthday.
When is a losing proposition - not?
News from Mexico affects Adam's future, Tess' temper affects Hoss' future, and Joe's bad decision has some effects, too.
Some shortcuts are best avoided.
All the boys wanted to do was . . . well, listen to what Hoss, Joe, and Adam tell Pa.
Joe is busy with a bow and a bull while Adam and Hoss take the shortcut to the Eagle Ranch.
Each Cartwright tells a different side of the story.
Ben never would have shared this story with his sons if Angus hadn't started it.
A piece of paper in the street leads Ben to an interesting discovery.
Young Ben rescues a favorite knife for his father.
Ben is cooking up a sweet surprise.
Ben and Shelby share a moment remembering lost loves.
The package that arrives for Ben stirs memories.
Adam eagerly awaits his brand new hat.
Patch
patch_newsie@hotmail.com
Half the Ponderosa has gone up in flames! Who is to blame?
Rose
hazelnutgal_2002@yahoo.com
Little Joe begins to realize why he's always felt a special bond with Carlos as the two remember their deceased mothers.
A tragic romance for Carlos Rivera de Vega.
A young Carlos must deal with the loss of his wife, child, and his own dignity.
Sheryl
squad51-st@mchsi.com
A special pre-Bonanza story.
While home alone, Adam and Little Joe are terrorized by the slave catcher, Starks.
Carlos learns a meaningful lesson at Christmastime.
What if Ponderosa Adam had to face what Bonanza Adam does in the episode Death at Dawn?
As they celebrate Valentine's Day, the Cartwrights reflect on how much Marie enjoyed the holiday.
After an accidental shooting, the Cartwright sons consider life without their father and Ben reconsiders his position on carrying a gun.
Carlos experiences his first American Independence Day.
The boys hope to hear the animals talk on Christmas Eve.
Sunshine
sunshine071982@yahoo.com
Adam is shot while working alone. Ben remembers the day his eldest son was born.
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The Tales of the Ponderosa Christmas Chain Story
The Cartwrights are part of a Christmas miracle.
Tennessee
tennessee20006@yahoo.com
Adam receives a letter from Isabella.
Hoss and Tess finally reveal how they feel about each other.
Little Joe's First Year Without His Ma
Little Joe and his family grieve for Marie.
While finally getting over the loss of Isabella, Adam meets someone new.
A Treasure Map and a Lot of Trouble
Little Joe and his new friend Sue go searching for treasure while Adam, Hoss, Tess, and Ann search for them.
A tornado ravages during a dinner party at the Ponderosa.
Ben gets injured while on a trip with Little Joe.
Little Joe reads a special journal Marie wrote for him.
Ben has special gifts for his son on Mother's Day.
Hoss resents being the forgotten middle son.
Ben and Adam run into trouble while on a family camping trip.
In the course of a year, the four Cartwrights celebrate their birthdays.
Little Joe and his friend Sue find something unexpected during a fishing trip.
Will Little Joe survive his first crush?
A horse race leads to disaster for Little Joe.
Things go wrong when Hoss and Little Joe journey to pick up supplies for the trading post.
A fierce blizzard strikes Eagle Station.
Little Joe's Favorite Time of Year
Little Joe enjoys watching the seasons change on the Ponderosa.
The youngsters of Eagle Station celebrate Halloween.
Little Joe isn't looking forward to their first Thanksgiving without Marie.
Will Ben make it home in time to celebrate Christmas with his sons and Hop Sing?
Ben and Little Joe's visit to see Uncle Ed doesn't go as planned.
Ben and Little Joe slowly recover from their injuries. The sequel to The Stagecoach Accident.
There are good and bad things about being the oldest, middle, and youngest brother.
While Ben is recovering from an illness, he remembers falling in love with his three wives.
Will Aunt Jeanette's second visit be as eventful as the first?
Joe gets more adventure than he bargained for when he skips school to stay home alone at the Ponderosa.
Will the townspeople work together to stop the rising floodwaters?
Little Joe goes camping with the Goodman family.
The new schoolteacher's field trip doesn't go as planned.
Miss Brown arranges a treasure hunt for the children.
Adam tries to keep things going while Ben recovers from an injury.
A mysterious woman brings trouble for the Cartwrights.
A race between the Cartwright brothers leads to trouble for Hoss and Joe.
A man from Ben's past demands that Ben marry his sister.
Adam tries to convince Pa he's old enough to carry a pistol.
Two outlaws target the Ponderosa while Ben is away on a trip.
Little Joe disobeys Pa one too many times.
Little Joe learns that some jokes aren't very funny.
Hoss and Little Joe read their school reports on the person they most admire.
Little Joe falls ill during a trip to buy cattle.
Adam saves Hoss and Little Joe from two bullies.
Being a Cartwright brother is a very special thing.
Ben Talks About His Three Wives
Ben recalls memories of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie.
Little Joe finds a saddlebag full of money.
Ben writes a book about Adam as a birthday gift for his eldest son.
Little Joe wanders too far from home on a snowy day.
Pa teaches the boys a lesson about doing their chores.
Adam tries to tame a wild horse by himself.
Ben assigns Adam an unusual punishment.
Hoss cares for an orphaned baby deer
Adam breaks a promise to Little Joe.
Hoss and Little Joe care for their brother when he falls ill.
The Cartwrights travel to California to purchase horses.
Ben looks back on Little Joe's life as Joe prepares to celebrate his thirteenth birthday.
On the eve of Hoss' eighteenth birthday, Ben reflects on his son's life.
Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe prepare a creative gift for Ben.
Adam and Ben reflect on their first months on the Ponderosa.
A mysterious man attacks Adam.
Little Joe is lost in a cave and as Adam and Hoss search for him there is a cave-in . . .
Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe help a woman about to give birth.
Little Joe is injured while playing with his new bow and arrow.
Ben is missing and the signs point to foul play.
Little Joe learns a lesson in responsibility.
A fire gets out of control on the Ponderosa.
Little Joe thinks Ben, Adam, and Hoss have no time for him.
The Night They Would Never Forget
A mysterious noise and a stranger's arrival one night leave the Cartwrights seeking answers.
Hoss and Adam's argument leads to the worst fight they've ever had.
Ben receives a threatening letter.
Joe is hurt badly by a school bully.
Sometimes even a good team has a bad idea.
Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe come upon an overturned wagon.
Little Joe comes across a bag full of money but its owner wants it back.
The Cartwrights bring in their winter stock of hay.
Can Ben keep his promise to be home by Thanksgiving?
Who will come to the rescue when Ben and Adam are held by outlaws?
Will Ben, Adam, and Hoss be home in time for Christmas?
Three wanted men kidnap Ben and shoot one of the boys.
April Fool's Day on the Ponderosa
What if the Cartwrights celebrated April Fool's Day?
The Cartwrights face a foe with no ID and no motive.
Adam's compassion is revealed when he helps a woman and her son.
A pack of wolves attacks the boys and the Cartwrights' new cattle.
The Cartwrights protect a young girl from her outlaw father.
The School Trip to the Mountains
Hoss and Joe's school trip doesn't go as planned.
Adam, Hoss, and Joe are home alone when robbers come to the Ponderosa.
Hoss misses Tess when she goes back east to visit her ailing grandmother.
TheBadElement101
thebadelement101@yahoo.com
This story introduces the Brooks family, Jared, 21; Nathan 19; Kate, 17; and their widowed father. Kate establishes a friendship with Adam, while a competing family fights for their ranch, Valleybrook.
Tricia
tricialineberry@yahoo.com
Adam finds romance with someone he least expects, but it may end up tearing him and his father apart.
Vicki C.
vicki.christian@ntlworld.com
It's close to Christmas and Ben's sons are acting strangely.
What happened during the Cartwrights' first winter in Eagle Station?
When Pa says in "Joaquin" that he thought they had the gun question settled a year ago, what did he mean? Adam thinks back to his twentieth year and how Pa came to that conclusion.
The Cartwright family settles in Eagle Station but will the defeated Mexicans allow them to live in peace?
Remember when Pa told Adam "we aren't finished" during their talk in the barn?
Young Adam figures out a use for Ben's heavy-as-logs biscuits.
Adam makes a toboggan that causes trouble in the Cartwright household.
Virginia City Gal
virginiacitygal1@yahoo.com
The Cartwright family copes with a life-and-death situation.
Hoss is being a typical teenager as the Cartwrights cope with an out-of-season snowstorm.
Wendy
wendybyrd02@aol.com
A little interaction between Carlos and Mrs. Greene will hopefully teach them something.
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