Bonanza Stories

Candy is the most interesting man I've ever met. He seems to always have a reason to smile. But all other men have let me down in the past; I refuse to allow his perfect smile or crystal clear blue eyes get the best of me. The feeling of his hand gripping me that first day in town seems as though its engraved in my mind. Almost as if my arm had a memory of that feeling; a feeling that would never fade. Despite what Little Joe says, I shall continue to ignore it. A man like Candy would never lower himself to a woman like me. DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS OR STORY SETTING. THIS IS FANFIC FOR THE TV SERIES BONANZA AND TAKES PLACE AROUND SEASON 10.

The story follows Adam Cartwright and his younger brother Little Joe as they embark on a journey to Virginia City during a fierce blizzard. Little Joe becomes increasingly ill during the journey, and Adam struggles to keep him warm and conscious. As they make their way through the blizzard, they become lost and stumble upon a cabin where they are taken hostage by a group of outlaws led by a man named Jack. Adam is determined to protect Little Joe and keep him safe, even as they are held captive. The story highlights the strength of the bond between the two brothers and the lengths that Adam will go to take care of Little Joe.

This is a different twist on how the cartwrights met candy. And his friend. Aka adapted from sense of duty. I own nothing except part of plot and additional characters. Enjoy

Did you ever wonder what happened after Adam Cartwright is found by his Pa, and brothers, after his 'slave-like' ordeal with Peter Kane, in that great dramatic Bonanza episode " The Crucible", from Season 3 ? So did I - so I decided to write it ! ;) This is a 'what-happened-next, stand alone' story, and can be read at any time, and be easily followed, and understood, whether you've read my other stories, or not. For full affect, though, it's better if you have seen the episode " The Crucible", as a lead up to, and for a bit more background information, to this story.

This is a what happened instead story based on the season 14 episode, Forever. Disclaimer: Based on the two part episode of the TV western series, Bonanza, created by David Dortort. Original air date: September, 12th, 1972. Written and directed by Michael Landon, based on characters created by David Dortort.

Sarah Elizabeth Cartwright is the nine year old cousin to Adam, Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright. Her Pa, John, the younger brother of Ben Cartwright, was killed the previous year in the line of duty, as the Sheriff of Carson City, Nevada. After her Pa's death, Sarah's Uncle Ben and his sons took her into their home, and lives. Ben is very concerned to find out that his niece has recently been shadowed by a man in town, and at her school, claiming to be her 'Uncle'. The worry of a custody battle for Sarah, and a 'truth that is told', shakes the Cartwright family, to its very core. These stories make the most sense when read in the proper order. Book 1, Book 2, etc.

Here's some of my craziness about Bonanza. It's stuff that doesn't fit into "Ponderosa Daughter" like short stories, head cannons, pics, memes, quotes and other random junk

Matilda "Tillie" Burton lives in Virginia City as a double duty farmer, visited by her friends The Cartwrights every so often, and classmates with Billy Burgess the school house's bad boy.

After being falsely accused of a young girl's murder, Joe's struggle for survival brings two families together on a journey of hope.

In an instance of ' When Worlds Collide...' - and two author friends on Wattpad: 'Sarah Hendess' and 'Jane Linnegar', collaborate on a story - Adam and Beth Cartwright, and their kids, from Jane Linnegar's stories get a surprise visit from Adam's cousin, Dr. Josephine ( 'Josie ' ) Cartwright from Sarah Hendess' ''A House United " series. In this first comedy collaboration, Josie has moved to Nevada to open her medical practice. Mayhem ensues when Adam and Beth's eldest daughter, Sarah, spots an old homestead on the Ponderosa, that is rumored to be haunted, and draws just about the whole family into a real paranormal adventure... This story would make the most sense - and the many 'blanks' would be filled in - if you've read my other stories, first,in their proper order, just to see how Adam came to have a wife, and family ! If you don't plan to read my other stories ? 'Knock your socks off ' - and I really hope you enjoy this story ! ;)

When Chief Winnemucca of the of the Paiute tribe shows up at the Ponderosa one morning, it causes an uproar of excitement for the Cartwrights! The Chief wants Ben to trade him two beef cattle for the feisty redheaded gal he brought with him. But Ben doesn't want to trade cattle for a person. That is until Adam talks him into going through with the trade, promising to take full responsibility for the girl. Adam learns real fast that he just might have gotten himself in way deeper than he expected, especially since the redhead turns out to be not only a spitfire, but a very beautiful spitfire... (This is book two of Romancing the Ponderosa series and it is NOT a standalone. You must read the first book, Mrs. Little Joe for it to make sense since The Redhead begins three months after Mrs. Little Joe ends.)

This story it's based in the episode of Bonanza, The savage. Where Adam meets Ruth. In this story Adam will find Ruth again after a some time.

"Did you ever have someone who promised you something and they never kept it?" "Yes..." the girl asked. "What was your promise?" "My papa said he'd come back for me." "Did he ever come back?" "No." I said quietly. "But I've been waiting for ten years."

A class? A family? But is it still considered family even you need to kill your "loved ones" just to stay alive? What's the reward for topping the spree?