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The Gun Slinger by
Strider4me reviews
Little Joe Cartwright was taken from the Ponderosa at the age of 16. Now three years later he has managed to find his way home again. But he no longer is the innocent boy that he used to be. A terrible dark secret haunts his past. An update has been posted!
Bonanza - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,153 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 4/29/2013 - Published: 9/12/2003 - Little Joe C.
Life Without Her by
melly96 reviews
What if Marie Cartwright didn't die in a riding accident, what if she died the day Little Joe was born... * ON HIATUS*
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,664 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 1/8/2013 - Published: 10/10/2012 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C.
Repayment of a Debt by
Colleen17 reviews
Two friends are dying. Can another friend's healing bring them back and repay a lifelong debt.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,213 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/27/2012 - Published: 3/25/2012 - Little Joe C. - Complete
Forged In Blood by
tombstonerose reviews
When Little Joe returns from a trip not acting like himself, Adam tries to find out what happened, but Joe is not talking. Danger follows the brothers on a simple errand for their father, and one brother might lose his life for the other.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,139 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 3/6/2012 - Published: 10/20/2011 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Hunt For Danny Miller by
Knowing Grace reviews
Little Joe gets himself into a heap of trouble when he disobeys his father in order to find and save a friend.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 11,374 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 2/13/2012 - Published: 2/5/2012 - Little Joe C. - Complete
The Wheels of Fate by
slaine89 reviews
In an alternate reality where Ben is dead and the boys grow up separated, fate brings the Cartwrights back together once more, but it's a long journey before they can consider themselves a family again.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 42 - Words: 77,037 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 1/23/2012 - Published: 10/18/2011 - Complete
Another Chance by
southplains reviews
What-Happened-Instead for the episode Second Chance. Adam is included in this version, just because I like keeping the family all together. ;
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 22,693 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/8/2011 - Little Joe C., Hoss C.
The Hunting Trip by
Kalnaman reviews
Adam and Little Joe was looking forward for their hunting trip, but sadly it didn't go as planned. Adam has to fight for his baby brother's life without the help of their Pa. Written for Crying-Brown
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Western - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,083 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 6/30/2011 - Published: 5/26/2011 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Day Has Come by
faustBZ reviews
Joe's life is in a mess, and there's no way out. Or is there?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 728 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/20/2011 - Little Joe C. - Complete
Runaway Brother by
megfurtado reviews
After a series of fights and a misunderstanding leaves six year old Joe thinking that Adam doesn't want him around anymore and decides to runaway. Will Adam find him and make things right? please read and review
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 5,607 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 6/17/2011 - Published: 6/13/2011 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Snake Catch by
DreamWeaver234 reviews
Twelve year old Little Joe is bitten by a rattlesnake, but things get ugly faster than expected.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,303 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/11/2011 - Little Joe C., Adam C. - Complete
Star of the Sea by
Maxie Kay reviews
COMPLETE. Adam and Joe embark on a sea voyage that will change their lives forever. Features all the family. PLEASE REVIEW!
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 16,512 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 4/30/2011 - Published: 4/24/2011
Death Follows Him by
DreamWeaver234 reviews
Joe is fighting for his life after an Indian and the Union Army goes head to head. Joe is found by his family. Delirious, shot at, and beaten. He can't even remember them.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,010 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 5 - Published: 4/24/2011 - Complete
Joe's Journal! by
No1butjoe reviews
Joe was tossed off of a horse and hurt badly. With Hoss and Ben away on business, Adam is left with the responsibility of taking care of Joe. What he doesn't expect is the book he finds in Joe's nightstand drawer. COMPLETE! ONE-SHOT!
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,954 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: 4/13/2011 - Complete
Aftermath! by
No1butjoe reviews
The aftermath of Joe being kidnapped. COMPLETE! ONE-SHOT!
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,672 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/13/2011 - Complete
Six Shooter by
bonanzagal reviews
WIP Joe tries to break a spirited horse, but is thrown and injured. Will write a better review when I have more
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,044 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 16 - Published: 2/13/2011
Lessons of a Marriage by
Pixar reviews
Ben and Marie can't seem to agree on how to raise Little Joe.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,148 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/26/2011 - Complete
The Cartwright Family by
lexid95 reviews
The first in my Cartwright series if Marie hadn't died. Joe believes he is not wanted by his father anymore because he has been screwing up all the time. He also over hears some of the hands saying he is bad to his pa's reputation and health.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 5,845 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 1/12/2011 - Published: 8/7/2010 - Complete
Eyes of an Angel by
DreamWeaver234 reviews
Six year old Little Joe has a pnemonia.Will he make it,or sleep with his mama?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 495 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/22/2010 - Complete
It hurts, Pa by
Hoss' Sweetheart reviews
Joe is hurt. But how bad is it, really?
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 753 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/22/2010
To Despair by
Hoss' Sweetheart reviews
When Little Joe, Adam, and Hoss are all ambushed by a gang of rustlers, all three of them are injured severely. Can they survive their wounds?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,355 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/20/2010 - Complete
Little Joe and Yellow Fever by
DreamWeaver234 reviews
Little Joe is sick with yellow fever and his mom comes to help him live through it.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,188 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/17/2010 - Complete
Who You'd Be Today by
ReturnoftheMoon reviews
This is a Bonanza song fic. When i heard this song on the radio, i instantly made a little story in my head. Adam is at Joe's grave site, having a little heart to heart with Joe.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 637 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/16/2010 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Little Joe ? Non Joe le grand by
bengirl reviews
Joe, chevaleresque et tendre; raconte lui-même sa dernière aventure...
Bonanza - Rated: T - French - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,161 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 8/22/2010 - Complete
Know Your Target by
D.J. Adams reviews
WHN for "My Brother's Keeper." Adam's thinking of leaving. What does Joe think? Formerly known as "A Brother's Guilt."
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,690 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/18/2010 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
A Bad Storm! by
No1butjoe reviews
When Joe loses his memory, it's up to Adam to take care of him. Will Joe ever remember his family? And how much will this effect Adam? Joe is around 10 and Adam is around 22.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,583 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 6/2/2010 - Published: 10/21/2009 - Adam C., Little Joe C. - Complete
The Need To Go Home by
jaskmi reviews
Joe wants to go home, but is not sure Adam feels the same. My very first story, I hope you will enjoy
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,511 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/4/2009 - Complete
Unrelated! by
No1butjoe reviews
A man comes to the Ponderosa, claiming he's Joe's real father. Forced by the courts to go with his 'pa', Joe leaves the family he's loved, but learns a horrible secret about the man he's staying with! Warnings: mention of abuse. COMPLETE! ONE-SHOT! R&R!
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,371 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/18/2009 - Complete
A Son Lost by
Purple Gal reviews
Joe is becoming increasingly estranged from Ben. A story of a son lost... please please review! Warning: Story strays from the strict bonanza line...
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 51,893 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 5/16/2009 - Published: 10/27/2008 - Complete
Memories by
musicgal3 reviews
Joe remembers his childhood.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,618 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/8/2009 - Little Joe C. - Complete
Don't Wake Daddy! by
Jingle For Goldfish reviews
Oneshot. The Cartwright boys stumble home after a night well spent.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 907 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/1/2009 - Ben C., Adam C., Hoss C., Little Joe C. - Complete
Rest in Peace by
Purple Gal reviews
A story of two brothers love and sacrifice, can Adam stop him, or will Joe pay the ultimate price...Warning: Death Fic
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,081 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/23/2009 - Complete
Lucky by
southplains reviews
Joe's mother, Marie, died when he was a little boy, but her secrets are still threaded through his life . . . as well as through those of his father and brothers.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,851 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/23/2008 - Complete
No Accident by
Quickbeam10 reviews
A missing scene towards the conclusion of the episode "The Deadly Ones"
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,424 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/23/2008 - Complete
Out of Time by
Purple Gal reviews
Joe is finally out of time... Warning: Death Fic
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,573 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/30/2008 - Complete
Destiny Awaits by
Pixar reviews
Marie's fears are coming true, will it also affect Little Joe?
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 24,340 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/5/2008 - Complete
A Son for a Son by
Freya-Kendra reviews
A man from one of Ben Cartwright’s previous lives has come to take revenge on Ben’s oldest son, Adam – but it’s Joe who pays the price.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,336 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/1/2008 - Complete
A World of Hurt by
southplains reviews
Failing to heed Adam's advice, Joe leads his brothers and himself into danger.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,716 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 14 - Published: 6/3/2008 - Complete
Will I? by
Quickbeam10 reviews
Trapped at the Ponderosa by an intruder with only his injured Pa and Hop Sing to assist him, will Joe be able to overcome the odds against him without compromising himself in the process? Based upon a song
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,418 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 15 - Published: 11/20/2007
Before It's Too Late by
Fall Risk the Trash Panda reviews
When his father and brother's go on a cattle drive, an unhappy little Joe is left with a friend. But there's an epidemic spreading through Virginia City and little Joe is one of its victims. Rated T just to be safe.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 18,240 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 5/21/2007 - Published: 2/21/2007 - Complete
MARIAN by
Joemaniaca Cartwright Landon reviews
Un triangulo pasional nace en La Ponderosa,entre Joe y Adam.NOTA situaciones eroticas pero no explicitas e intento de suicidio
Bonanza - Rated: M - Spanish - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 36,598 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Published: 3/25/2007 - Complete
The Sight of the Heart by
Erica91289 reviews
After Joe has a terrible accident at the mines, he learns the true meaning of faith and family.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,520 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/25/2006 - Complete
The Way I Was by
joeforever reviews
Joe is kidnapped. Eight years later he returns to a family who doesn't remember him. How will he deal?
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,774 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/1/2005 - Complete
The Eyes by
Kybo reviews
Joe must rely on his wit to ecape from an insane murderer and put the man behind bars without ending up dead in the process. Passed the story on to Tanukiimbreed, who's name is now Squishington Baldwin. Complete on that account.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Suspense/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,207 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 8/13/2005 - Published: 12/23/2004 - Complete
Forgotten Past by
Kohi wo Nomu reviews
A ranch hand from 11 years ago returns to Virginia City, which sends Ben, Adam, Hoss, and even Hop Sing into a panic. Joe knows that it's because something bad happened to him, but he can't remember what.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 11,831 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 6/22/2004 - Published: 1/25/2004
The Hunt by
knoteach reviews
When Joe is hurt, Adam feels responsible, but his loyalty to his brother could cost him more than pain...
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,963 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 4/27/2003 - Published: 4/25/2003
Marie's Death by
reba reviews
AU story of Marie's death. I wanted Joe to be there, and never liked the way the show explained this, so here's my attempt at it.
Bonanza - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,798 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 4/9/2003 - Published: 4/5/2003
A Silent World by
Kate P reviews
Many miles from home, Ben and Joe are caught in a tornado
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,330 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/1/2003
The Song by
BeckyS reviews
Takes place 9 months after the events chronicled in the Bonanza story The Battle. A friend of Adam's gives his life to save Joe's, but why?
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,277 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 12/26/2002 - Complete
FALSE WITNESS by
J7339 reviews
Little Joe becomes the pawn in an evil plot again his father Ben Cartwright. The consequences for all the family are far more severe and devastating than they ever first thought. New version posted as "False Witness - The New Extended Edition" as at 7th July 2016 - it will be at least double the size of this story.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 130,531 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 11/3/2002 - Published: 5/2/2002
Joseph Cartwright R.I.P by
Kate P reviews
The Cartwrights are plunged into mourning when they informed of Joe's death.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,211 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/11/2002
The Dark Void by
Kate P reviews
A fall from a horse leaves Joe with amnesia
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,501 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/11/2002
The Good Doctor by
Kate P reviews
Joe's family search for him after he goes missing in San Francisco.
Bonanza - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,789 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/11/2002
Joe´s Death by
Sternenlicht reviews
Joe´s dying alone in the woods and relives his life over again.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,270 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 8 - Published: 11/20/2001 - Complete
A Question of Doubt by
Kate P reviews
A relative plants a terrible doubt in Joe Cartwright's mind after he is hit by a tragedy.
Bonanza - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,885 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/4/2001