flabirderhide bio
 Author has written 3 stories for Bonanza. I found Fan Fiction by accident when I was searching for something else and I'm very glad I did. I have read several stories printed here and really enjoyed them. This is a great place for people to let their imaginations run wild. I watched all of the old Westerns when I was young and wanted to be a cowboy when I grew up and ride a trick horse like Trigger. Even though I'm an adult now, I still want to be a cowboy and ride a trick horse like Trigger. I am retired from the millitary and work at home. I live in Florida and enjoy birding, which is how I came up with my name. I love all animals & have several cats & a black lab. flame: to insult or criticize angrily in an online post or comment. Troll or flame comments will be deleted from my stories. |
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To Everything There is a Season - Raising Cartwrights by mpluto reviews
This is the eighth of the To Everything series. This story concentrates on the Cartwright children. Adam and Shiloh have their hands full with their work, but they'll find quickly that growing children take time and patience and…that priorities change. It will grow into a story about each child as he/she grows. There will be joy, heartbreak and the unexpected. It's May of 1866.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 68 - Words: 156,261 - Reviews: 493 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 9/6 - Published: 12/22/2017
(10) New Beginnings: Life Changes by C.C.Squirrel reviews
Join us, the Paradise family, for the continuing story of Ethan Cord, former gunfighter now Sheriff of Paradise, Colorado a revitalized mining town. We will have many adventures, surprises and amazing discoveries along the way. We begin June 1901 just after his marriage. Ethan has been a single father/rancher raising five children. His sister's four children and a friend's nephew.
Paradise - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Western - Chapters: 36 - Words: 167,702 - Reviews: 380 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 9/4 - Published: 4/13/2018
Shannon by Eclectic Butterfly reviews
A twelve year old secret from Ben's past comes to light and causes some changes for the family. AU
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Western - Chapters: 22 - Words: 220,273 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 9/4 - Published: 12/5/2009 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C.
Thief by AureaD reviews
Summary: Abigail has bitten off more than she can chew when she finally meets up with Adam Cartwright.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 101,112 - Reviews: 290 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 8/25 - Published: 7/12/2018 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C.
When Grace Heals a Broken Spirit by MissjudyK reviews
When Adam falls after being startled by Laura and Will in The Triangle, we see him only a happy man who seems fine with his situation. This story takes a realistic look at what would have happened with a devastating fall: physically and emotionally. I've given the episode a backstory and a lot of brotherly love and understanding that helped him to recover.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,463 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/26 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C.
Lizzie by BorealOwl reviews
I always thought Adam would make a good father so I gave him a daughter, Lizzie. This is not to canon, just a what if. Discipline of children ahead and spanking is a possibility, be forewarned and stop reading if this is not for you. (Bonanza Fiction)
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 71 - Words: 237,628 - Reviews: 1038 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 164 - Updated: 2/18 - Published: 7/17/2011 - Hoss C., Adam C., Ben C., Little Joe C.
When Lies Wound a Broken Heart by MissjudyK reviews
Ben is spending little time at the ranch. Adam is a teenager who's becoming frazzled trying to run a ranch and care for his brothers. Hop Sing is doing his best to keep life normal for the boys. Hoss is getting by, but Little Joe, who's grieving his mother, and worried about his father, is looking for reasons as to why this is happening in his life.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,939 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/31 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Decision Point by Adamantwrites reviews
Although there is JAM (Joe/Adam Moments), it is more an Adam story. Will Adam trade one life for another in order to save Joe? Adult language and violence. All recognizable settings and characters are the property of their respective owners. All original characters and plots are the property of the author. No copyright infringement is intended.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,194 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 1/28 - Published: 1/13 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Trail Busters by gaben reviews
6th Story in the Alexandra Series. Marty and Alexandra are a little put out at being left behind, while the Cartwright men go on one of the biggest trail rides in the territory. Frankly, I'm not sure what's going to happen, other than, Adam won't be too happy and Alexandra will have a lot to say… as usual.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 44,340 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 12/28/2019 - Published: 8/5/2018
The Lovelee Sisters by MissjudyK reviews
How do two lovely young women arriving in Virginia City with no place to stay, a meeting to determine a lucrative contract for the Transcontinental Railroad, and the Cartwrights come together? Find out in this mystery.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 50,568 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/4/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Moments: Old Wounds by MissjudyK reviews
A What happens next for the Prime of Life. The Cartwright sons are in San Francisco for a rest after the trestle project, while Ben stays home to make some big decisions. Over the next several day, two members of the family will face the agony of old wounds.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 23,065 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 1 - Published: 9/19/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Role of a Father is Never Easy by ullswater reviews
Adam is now married and a father. This is a story of as yet an unknown number of chapters. The story is about Adam and his family and may contain the threat of or actual spanking of minors. All of the Cartwright's are involved.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Family/Western - Chapters: 61 - Words: 407,507 - Reviews: 1151 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 9/15/2019 - Published: 6/13/2013 - Adam C.
Lost in San Francisco by fozrulz reviews
Clay, Ellie and Joe are almost home. Ellie's turn for a story.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 2 - Words: 15,376 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 9/14/2019 - Published: 9/11/2019 - Complete
A Heart of Stone by Marla Fair reviews
A new school teacher comes to town and Adam and Hoss fear their little brother is growing too attached to her. Little do they know that the real danger is to their father. Will Ben's heart break if he dares to love again, and what secrets does this mysterious woman hold?
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 50,584 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 9/9/2019 - Published: 8/27/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Haircuts, Marbles and Fireworks by fozrulz reviews
This is another trail series story. It's time for Clay to give Joe and Ellie a story of his childhood.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,084 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/9/2019 - Complete
THE HIGH CHAPARRAL by fozrulz reviews
Wouldn't it be fun if Blue had a little sister. What would she have thought about Uncle Dan?
High Chaparral - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,514 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/22/2019 - Complete
Journey by Hart4Ben reviews
A poem of Ben Cartwright's life. Written for a "green" challenge.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 157 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 1 - Published: 8/21/2019 - Complete
A Dish Served Cold by Questfan reviews
A somewhat AU What Happened Instead for The First Born. While New Orleans had brought Marie into Ben's life, it was also a breeding ground for lies, whispered rumours, family disputes and long-held hatred. It has long been said that revenge is a dish that is best served cold.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 65,510 - Reviews: 176 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 8/4/2019 - Published: 3/24/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Earth Remains Forever by Adamantwrites reviews
Adam and his wife of convenience, leave for Australia and a new life in the wilds of the outback. All recognizable characters and settings are the property of their respective owners. All OC's and plots are the property of the author. No copyright infringement is intended.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 88,434 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 7/11/2019 - Published: 4/20/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., OC - Complete
A Big Old Chocolate Kiss by Marla Fair reviews
Laura learns the true meaning of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Little House on the Prairie - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,082 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Published: 6/30/2019 - Charles I., Laura I. W./Half-Pint, Mary I. K. - Complete
Jeremiah by Hart4Ben reviews
Hoss has an unusual gift for Little Joe. A prequel challenge piece based on "Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog".
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 515 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 1 - Published: 6/24/2019 - Hoss C. - Complete
A Proper Lady Wears Gloves by Mortuis1 reviews
A/U The Cartwrights are a churchgoing family. The children decide to liven up a Sunday Morning service by providing a training aid, and wind up volunteering as an object lesson. The Twins, Benjamin, Jr. and Michelle, decide to help older brother Joseph and his best friend Billy with a simple prank, and they're all eventually upstaged by Marie.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,390 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/9/2019 - Ben C., Hoss C., Little Joe C., OC - Complete
Only A Mother's Love by Mortuis1 reviews
AU Drabble. Ben Cartwright suffers through a day that starts badly and goes downhill from there. Ever had one of those days where the children just seem to wake hateful, and make you want to run away from home? This is such a day on the Ponderosa. Just humor and wimsey.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,632 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 4 - Published: 2/2/2019 - Ben C., Hoss C., Little Joe C., OC - Complete
Ignorance is Bliss by Mortuis1 reviews
Ben and Marie share a quiet moment at home, intrigued by the denials of their twin toddlers, Michelle and Benjamin, Jr. Marie shares with Ben a critical lesson on managing children and maintaining sanity at the same time. A/U, adapted from a real life scene of the author, author's daughter, and grandson, a number of years ago.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,043 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 4 - Published: 2/1/2019 - Ben C., OC - Complete
Two Cents Worth by Mortuis1 reviews
A/U Little Joe is 5 years old when his mother, Marie DeMarigny Cartwright, an expert equestrian, suffers a terrible riding accident. After a long week teetering on the brink of survival, she wakes and recovers. Ben faces overwhelming joy at her recovery, and frustration at her recklessness. Oh, and she has unexpected news to share as well. Warning: Non Canon Marie survives!
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,862 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/27/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Protector by SierraGirlBZ reviews
After six long years away, Adam is on his way home. But events conspire against him to delay his long anticipated return, and he finds himself in a situation that threatens both his life and those around him. With his father and brothers one step behind, will they be able to reach him in time to bring him home to the Ponderosa.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 14 - Words: 51,489 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 1/15/2019 - Published: 1/2/2019 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Wagon Tracks by SierraGirlBZ reviews
The Cartwrights wake on Christmas morning to find four mysterious gifts under their tree. But if they weren't from Hop Sing, just who are they from? Christmas Day promises mystery, surprises and just a touch of magic.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,079 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/22/2018 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Hard Headed Woman by Knowing Grace reviews
Marie would do anything to protect one of her sons...including this.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Humor/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 853 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/23/2018 - [Ben C., OC] - Complete
A Cold Day in Hell by Marla Fair reviews
Created for the Bonanza Boomers challenge to write a story set in the hottest time of year, summer. Twenty-one year old Hoss Cartwright has a problem. Older brother Adam just took off into the desert without a word and Little Joe wants to follow him. Pa will have his hide, he knows. But it's awful hard to say 'no' to Little Joe...
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,348 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 9/8/2018 - Published: 9/3/2018 - Complete
The Witness Tree by AC1830 reviews
Prequel - Adam has been back from college for a few months but is having trouble settling in with the ranch hands and his brothers. Through the wisdom of his father he learns some lessons about being a boss and a brother. A What-Happens-Years-Before the episode The Grand Swing.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,316 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/12/2018 - Complete
A Handful of Trouble - Chapter 1 by AureaD reviews
Summary: Adam finds a young girl on his journey home. But will it be for the better or no. WARNING: Spanking involved in this chapter.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Western/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 112,169 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 5/11/2018 - Published: 5/26/2017
(9) New Beginnings: A Fresh Start by C.C.Squirrel reviews
Having overcome another near tragedy, Ethan, his family and the townspeople make a fresh start. It isn't long before new changes and challenges come to Paradise. Such as a mystery to solve and new school classes much to the disgust of Rob. Join them as the travel into the early twentieth century continues. cover photo "Rob" (as I see him) {story #9 in the series.}
Paradise - Rated: T - English - Angst/Western - Chapters: 60 - Words: 278,476 - Reviews: 630 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 4/13/2018 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Complete
Get That Boy Some New Britches by Marla Fair reviews
A short story written for a 'pennings from prompts' on Bonanza Boomers - Hop Sing has gone on strike. Here is my moment of prequel madness about what happens in the Cartwright household.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,274 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/12/2018 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Bring Marie by Marla Fair reviews
A prequel to 'Between Heaven and Earth.' Have you ever wondered what happened when Little Joe climbed Eagle's Nest as a five year old boy that could have been so traumatic it resulted, not just in a fear of falling, but in total amnesia that lasted for nearly 20 years? This is my take on what happened when Ben Cartwright was told to 'Bring Marie'.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 31,184 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 4/9/2018 - Published: 4/1/2018 - Complete
The Wedding or Which Cartwright is at The Altar? by Beppina reviews
Just a bit of fun. Which one of the Cartwright boys is getting married? I had one in mind for the role as groom, though I leave it up to you to cast your own lead.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,176 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/25/2018
The Cabin in the Woods by SierraGirlBZ reviews
Nothing stays the same, no matter how much we believe we may want it to... For a lonely homesteader, life in her remote forest cabin is changed forever with the arrival of a riderless horse, a wounded Cartwright and a trigger-happy gunman.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,940 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 3/13/2018 - Published: 3/5/2018 - Complete
The Biggest Fireplace In All of Nevada by gaben reviews
It is Alexandra's second Christmas with her father, Adam Cartwright. Feeling excited and anxious about Christmas. Alexandra finds a way to help Santa deliver some special friends their Christmas wishes.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 37,244 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 2/17/2018 - Published: 12/23/2017 - Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C., OC - Complete
The Biggest Miracle of All by Marla Fair reviews
Just before Christmas Ben Cartwright makes a choice he will soon regret. He allows his twelve-year-old son, Joseph, to help the young woman who is filling in for Abigail Jones over the holidays find her way home. Little does Ben know that the blue sky of morning will soon become the deep gray of an approaching storm, and that his son and his teacher will need a miracle to survive
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,330 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/10/2017 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Thirty Six Ways to Get Out of Trouble by Marla Fair reviews
Sequel to 'Keep Your Eyes on the Sun'. Third in the Ben and Rosey series. Things seem normal at the ranch, Ben, Adam and Hoss are hard at work and Little Joe is in trouble. What Joe's family cannot know is that his trouble will soon draw them into a war that will end only when the victor possesses an ancient Chinese stone that, unbeknownst to them, has come to the Ponderosa.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 83,100 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 10/25/2017 - Published: 10/6/2017 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
BEING A FAMILY by AureaD reviews
The last in The Children Series.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,523 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 4/9/2017 - Published: 3/16/2017 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., OC
In the Darkness as in the Light by Marla Fair reviews
A sequel to 'Sunshine with a Little Hurricane'. A burned out stagecoach lies on its side, the victim of an Indian raid. There's a name on the coach manifest that makes Joe Cartwright's heart stand still. Can it be that Elizabeth Carnaby is dead? And, as the man who robbed the coach seeks personal vengeance against Ben Cartwright's youngest son – can Joe himself survive?
Bonanza - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 101,751 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 4/5/2017 - Published: 3/26/2017 - Complete
Of Little Boys and Puppy Dog Tails by Questfan reviews
It has only been a short time since the family lost Marie and each of them is struggling to come to terms with it. None of them could have foreseen the impact one small, stray dog would have on the whole family.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,054 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/5/2017 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Enter Grace Thomas by AureaD reviews
Summary: A follow on story for 'The Children.' Adam has a night off, leaving Ben in charge of Cathy and Davy, to spend an evening having dinner and theatre with a lady friend. But events change his plans. NB With many thanks for all of your reviews. You're all so encouraging. I will try and keep your interest. I'm not so good at this posting lark Am trying to put chapter 2
Bonanza - Rated: T - Dutch - Chapters: 22 - Words: 53,776 - Reviews: 221 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 12/27/2016 - Published: 8/4/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Telegrams by gaben reviews
5th story in the Alexandra Series. Adam receives a wire from San Francisco. He embarks on a journey with Alexandra to bring Katherine home one way or another. He recalls the events of the past along the way. Chapter warnings. Some scenes may deal with the sensitive issues of death, mental illness and abuse and CP of a minor. So I'm rating it T to be safe.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 24 - Words: 229,264 - Reviews: 526 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 12/20/2016 - Published: 7/20/2013 - Complete
Boston by TRUMAN'S SHELL reviews
A letter from Boston leads to new adventure for Jax and Adam. Will the trip strengthen or hurt their relationship? How will Little Joe live without twin sister? Can Boston handle the Cartwrights? Warning: Spanking. Part of the Jax and Joe chronicles
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,215 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 12/13/2016 - Published: 1/5/2015 - Ben C., Adam C., Little Joe C., OC
Wet Bottom Warm Heart - extended version by Marla Fair reviews
You asked for it. The longer version! Deep inside Little Joe Cartwright there's a beast waiting to get out. It makes him say and do things he knows he shouldn't. After one such incident, his shame drives him away from the Ponderosa, straight into the arms of trouble - and the waiting rifle sight of a little golden-haired girl named Elizabeth Carnaby.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,307 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/15/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Devil's in the Details by Marla Fair reviews
This grew out of a discussion on Bonanza Boomers regarding all the conflicting info about Joe's mother and his birth. Ten year old Joseph Cartwright has been assigned a project by Miss Jones to write a paper about his mother. The trouble is, he's not quite sure what he knows so he asks for her help.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,078 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/15/2016 - Little Joe C. - Complete
Repent at Leisure by Questfan reviews
When Joe and Mitch befriend two orphaned boys and try to help them, Ben has no idea where this new friendship will lead his youngest son. It would actually prove to be Ben's spur-of-the-moment decision that would lead to disaster. All parents have acted in haste and he just prays he has time to set things right again. After a couple of comments, keep in mind this a prequel story.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 63,404 - Reviews: 147 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 9/6/2016 - Published: 7/29/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
A Rose For Abigail by SierraGirlBZ reviews
A year following the marriage of Abigail Jones and Hank Myers, the services of Cupid and Cupid Unlimited are called into action once again when the Myers' marriage hits a rocky patch. And once more, Adam finds himself an unwilling participant—or should that be victim—in Hoss and Joe's uproarious schemes.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,246 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 9/2/2016 - Published: 8/28/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Dressing for Supper by Marla Fair reviews
Written for Bonanza Boomers Pennings from Prompts (unpublished) Nothing like a dinner time discussion between the son of a French Quarter mother and a thin nosed blue-blooded Yankee.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 701 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Complete
Wet Bottom Warm Heart by Marla Fair reviews
Written for Bonanza Boomer's Pennings from Prompts. The phrase 'he tried to remember who had talked him into this' had to be used. Little Joe Cartwright finds himself bottom down in a creek with a little girl holding a gun on him. What's going on?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,000 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Little Joe C. - Complete
Gully Washer by Marla Fair reviews
With a storm approaching, Little Joe heads out to find the prize foal his father is so fond of and is caught in a flash flood. While his brothers deal with their own fears, Ben Cartwright fights a battle to overcome despair and grief and face the very real fear that Joe may never be found.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 38,221 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 7/9/2016 - Published: 6/30/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
(9A) Being Real Men by C.C.Squirrel reviews
(By request) This is a short stand alone story in the Paradise universe. It takes place during the time period of my story New Beginnings: A Fresh Start. Rob and his friend Alex decide they are no longer schoolboys. They are going to be men while Ethan and Mitch are away on business. This story will contain corporal punishment of minors by a parent.
Paradise - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,839 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 5/15/2016 - Published: 5/13/2016 - Complete
A Still Small Voice by MissjudyK reviews
Adam has been away at school for two years when he starts having vivid dreams about his youngest brother. He wonders why his memories center around Little Joe even while he misses his entire family. What he is about to find out will shake his certainty about many things and make him look for a clue hidden in his dreams.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 22,296 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/7/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Little Joe C., Hop Sing - Complete
Prodigal Sons by Questfan reviews
Pitching brother against brother is a cruel game, but turning father against son is even better. Long buried hatred resurfaces in an unexpected way with devastating consequences for the whole family.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 14 - Words: 41,530 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 2/21/2016 - Published: 1/16/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Let a Woman in your life 4 - Idle hands by Glenandme reviews
A brother and sister, bored with their own existence, team up to make the Cartwright's lives a misery. I do not own Bonanza or any of its characters. No copywrite infringement intended.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 19,413 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 2/4/2016 - Published: 1/21/2016 - Complete
John and Ruth by BorealOwl reviews
John and Ruth have married and will be raising Sally together with the help of the Cartwrights. Discipline of children ahead and spanking is a possibility, be forewarned and stop reading if this is not for you. (Bonanza Fiction)
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 59,178 - Reviews: 262 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 12/19/2015 - Published: 2/18/2013 - Adam C., Ben C. - Complete
(8) New Beginnings by C.C.Squirrel reviews
This story is a direct sequel to the Masquerade. The family has been through some tough times and is trying to adjust. Paradise has become a much more successful mining town now. This success leads to more changes ahead for the new sheriff and his family. Moving into the early 20th century makes life different for the residents of Paradise. (Story #8 in the series.)
Paradise - Rated: T - English - Western/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 45 - Words: 331,916 - Reviews: 434 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 3/9/2015 - Published: 5/23/2013 - Complete
Jax's Act by TRUMAN'S SHELL reviews
Guilt is not Adam's friend and when his little sister gets hurt on his watch, guilt leads him to somewhere he doesn't want to be. As always Jax really doesn't help matters much. Warning: Spanking. Thanks as always for being my beta itsmecoon, and happy birthday way late :)
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,735 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 18 - Published: 9/12/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Little Joe C., OC - Complete
Bonanza Prequel: Big Brother The Teacher by C.C.Squirrel reviews
This is a story of the Cartwright brothers in their younger days. The story mostly centers around the relationship between Joe, Adam and Hoss. Enjoy and please review. If you enjoy family stories of the Old West then, I invite you to check out my Paradise stories. Paradise is a western similar to Bonanza. A single Uncle trying to raise four orphaned kids in the 1890's.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,165 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 8/5/2014 - Published: 5/28/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Daughter of A Viking by Eclectic Butterfly reviews
What if Gunnar Borgstrom lied about not having a family? When Prudence Highlands and her daughter Felicity arrive on the Ponderosa seeking a Peter Borstrom, Hoss learns of a family he didn't know he had, and Joe finds himself in company with the Viking's daughter. AU. One-shot. Complete.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,596 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/6/2014 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Boys Will Be Boys by ullswater reviews
Adam is left in charge of the Ranch whilst Ben is away on business. He gets talked into having a night off and gets himself in to trouble in the town. Hoss and Joe get upto a bit of mischief of their own. For the purposes of this story Adam is 18, Hoss is 12, Joe is 6. Warning: This story will contain old fashion discipline spanking of teenagers and a minor. Dont like don't read.
Bonanza - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 46 - Words: 242,894 - Reviews: 509 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 8/5/2013 - Published: 10/25/2012 - Ben C. - Complete
The Things We Keep by RJane's Vindication reviews
A long-forgotten memento is re-discovered, bringing back a memory of a special moment between brothers during a very dark time in their lives. Complete and hopelessly sappy one-shot on a brother's love for his baby brother. I hope it makes you smile-please let me know if it does!
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,037 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/28/2012 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
(1) Little Lessons, A Paradise Story by C.C.Squirrel reviews
This series is based on the TV show, Paradise. Ethan Cord, an Ex gunfighter is attempting to adjust to raising his newly orphaned niece and nephews. His plans to stop using his gun and settle in as a rancher and family man are being thwarted. He is having to learn parenting on the fly as his nephews test his authority often. Join the beginning of Ethan's new life! Story #1
Paradise - Rated: T - English - Western/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,698 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 5/13/2012 - Published: 4/2/2012 - Complete
(2) Finding Gold and Meeting A Judge by C.C.Squirrel reviews
Ethan and his new family are traveling by wagon to Colorado Springs. He plans to try to adopt his neice and nephews. Ethan is in for quite a trip when he travels with four children for the first time. This is the second story in the series.
Paradise - Rated: T - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 28,698 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 4/19/2012 - Published: 4/11/2012 - Complete
Sara meets the Cartwrights by Kima00 reviews
A young runaway hides in the barn of the Cartwrights. Adam founds her and will take care of her. WARNING: Contains spanking of a minor. FIRST TWO CHAPTERS RE-POSTED!
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 12 - Words: 65,410 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 11/13/2011 - Published: 1/17/2011 - Complete
The Black Stallion by fozrulz reviews
AU: A Kathleen story. WARNING: Spanking of a teen. Please see my profile before you read.
Big Valley - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,552 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 15 - Published: 8/15/2011 - Complete
Native Land by LissaB reviews
Adam's grandfather leaves him with a difficult choice to make. I wrote this story back in 1999, my first Bonanza story.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 35,066 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 5/31/2011 - Published: 5/19/2011 - Adam C. - Complete
A Simple Trip to San Francisco by TRUMAN'S SHELL reviews
Eleven year Jax and Joe are tired of the country life. They want to explore the mighty city of San Francisco on their own. This is my sixth story of the Joe and Jax chronicles. Please review. Warning: Spanking of a minor
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,826 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/30/2011 - Published: 5/25/2011 - Little Joe C., Adam C. - Complete
Hope Sees A Star by Jellico reviews
Sixteen-year-old Adam is no longer himself. He's insolent and disobedient, and a well-meaning neighbor believes Marie's death is the root. But is it true, and if so, how will Ben help his son?
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,661 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/17/2011 - Ben C., Adam C., Little Joe C., OC - Complete
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Wild Cat reviews
Introducing a little sister for the Cartwrights. She will be related to characters from other Westerns and have some famous Godfathers, but they will rarely be in the story. It will be necessary to show her life before she moves to the Ponderosa. Warning, spanking of minor children in some chapters. Trolls will be dealt with by the Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 117 - Words: 728,910 - Reviews: 636 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 8/29 - Published: 9/30/2016 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C.
The Birthday reviews
This was written for the Bonanza Boomers celebration of Pernell Roberts' birthday. He was born on May 18, 1928. The story had to be a Bonanza story centering around Adam Cartwright and be between 500 & 1000 words.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 999 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5/18 - Complete
Little Joe and the Bull reviews
I wrote this for a challenge on Bonanza Boomers. The challenge was to write a short story between 900 & 1100 words about how the Cartwrights acquired an item on display in or on the house. January's prompt was the steer horns over the fireplace.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,101 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1/30
