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Each month in the Just Joe Library, our Featured Story spotlights a classic from our archives—an older tale by one of our authors
that’s too good to be forgotten.
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NOVEMBER 2025
‘Tis the Season … by Oxgirl
Some years, Christmas merriment just doesn’t come easy.
Written for the 2022 Just Joe Christmas Challenge.
Rating: G Word count: 1,110
A Cartwright Christmas Story by jfclover
Joe finds himself miles from home on Christmas Eve.
Written: 2021 for the Just Just A Cartwright Christmas Challenge.
Rated: G Word Count: 1300
A Cartwright Christmas Story by taiwankima09
Summary: Joe reminisces about Christmas Eve past and present.
Written for the 2021 Just Joe A Cartwright Christmas Challenge.
Rating: General Word Count: 1033
OCTOBER 2025
Mrs. Etta Harding by Bakerj
The visit of a medium proves timely for Joe.
Written for the 2023 Just Joe Halloween challenge.
Rating: PG Word Count: 6,024
The Curse of Salem by littlejoefan
Joe’s life is destroyed as a long-ago evil is avenged.
Written for the 2024 Just Joe Halloween Writing Challenge.
Rating: M Word Count: 3,393
SEPTEMBER 2025
Thanksgiving Miracle by jfclover
Joe’s reckless mistake leads to tragic events that take everyone by surprise. Will the family rally together for a better outcome or is Joe’s fate in the hands of strangers?
Rated: PG Word Count: 19,900
Becca by smp4ever
A trip to visit friends leads Joe into danger that he could never have imagined.
Rating: M – Word Count: 9886
AUGUST 2025
Blood and Ashes by Beppina
Joe makes a business trip to Placerville. His journey home is eventful.
Written for the 2024 Just Joe Halloween Challenge.
Word count: 3424 General audience.
Charlotte by Bakerj
Joe must decide what kind of man he is when doubts invade his marriage.
Written: July 2023
Rating: Mature Word Count: 21,580
JULY 2025
Betrayal #1 by jfclover
BETRAYAL – Eighteen-year-old Little Joe finds more trouble than he can handle. Will he ask his family for help? Will they be able to protect him from a man who seeks revenge from Ben Cartwright?
Word Count 32,400 Rated: M
Returning Home byBeppina
Three months ago, Joe’s bags were packed, and he was heading out the door for a well-earned vacation in Boston with Adam. Now he had reversed the journey and was stood at the front door of his home…
Written for the 2024 Just Joe Summer Challenge.
Rating: GA Word count 1,326
JUNE 2025
The Rescue by JoeC
The family has to come to Joe’s rescue.
Rating: G – Word Count: 2,800
MAY 2025
A Grown Man by jfclover
A falling out between Hoss and Joe leads to a crisis level that may never be rectified.
Rated: R Word Count 23,000
The Virginia City Spring Dance by Marcella Petillo
Winter is finally over! The Cartwrights prepare for the Spring Ball and Joe has a girl to accompany to the Ball. Virginia City is celebrating, but something goes wrong.
Written for the Just Joe 2024 Spring Challenge.
Rated: G Word Count: 5824
APRIL 2025
Pa Didn’t Say Not To …. by Joefan1
Joe runs into trouble after a poker game with friends.
Written for the 2023 Just Joe SJS Challenge.
Rated: PG Word Count: 1997
MARCH 2025
Learning to Live Again by smp4ever
Joe needs to get away. Will this vacation begin to heal his fractured heart? Travel with Joe on his journey. Written for the Just Joe 2024 Summer Challenge.
Rated: PG Word Count: 2903
FEBRUARY 2025
The Delayed Promise By littlejoefan
Joe makes a trip, but discovers demonic forces which do not seem of this world. It is a story of a promise which has been delayed for over twenty years.
Rated: PG Word Count: 4,738
JANUARY 2025
Jinx By Bakerj
A tragedy forces Joe to face his darkest fear.
Written: April 2019
Rating: PG Word count: 5016
In God’s Hands By jfclover
Due to life-changing events, Adam’s faith is tested at an early age. He discovers the welfare of his young brother is suffering more harm than good by his father’s heartfelt beliefs.
Written in 2015
Rated: PG Word Count: 18,650
DECEMBER 2024
A Cartwright Christmas Story By Bakerj
Not all visitors at Christmas are welcome.
Written: Dec 2021 for the Just Joe Christmas Challenge.
Rating: PG Word Count: 3255
A Different Christmas By JoeC
This Christmas is different from all the others Joe Cartwright has had in his life.
Written for the Just Joe 2021 A Cartwright Christmas Story Challenge.
Rating: Mature Word Count: 2299
NOVEMBER 2024
Thanksgiving Miracle By jfclover
Joe’s reckless mistake leads to tragic events that take everyone by surprise. Will the family rally together for a better outcome, or is Joe’s fate in the hands of strangers?
Rated: PG Word Count: 19,900
New Beginnings By Bakerj
Set after the events of Season 14. After years away, Adam returns to the Ponderosa, where danger stalks Joe. Written: June 2020
Rating: PG Word Count: 23,837
OCTOBER 2024
Mary Louise By Joefan1
Interesting things happen to Joe in an old ghost town. Written for the 2023 Just Joe Halloween Challenge.
Rated: G Word Count: 2140
A Spooky Night in Town by ljlover
6-year-old Joe and his friends go trick or treating.
Written for the 2022 Just Joe Fall/Halloween Challenge.
Rating: G Word count: 3762 AU
SEPTEMBER 2024
Lies Lies and more damned Lies by Beppina
Joe returns to the Ponderosa and finds a different place. Written for the 2022 Just Joe Fall/Halloween Challenge.
Rating: G Word Count: 7,364 AU
AUGUST 2024
My Son by bakerj
Joe is missing. But more than one man is looking for a son.
Written: Oct. 2019
Rating: PG Word Count: 13,025
JULY 2024
Eight Years by jfclover
Ben has a surprise for his young sons, but will the boys be as excited as their father?
Rated: R Word Count: 16,200
JUNE 2024
The Fishing Trip or The End of an Era By Beppina
Joe and Ben are expecting to enjoy a fishing trip when disaster strikes.
Rating: General Word Count: 4,292 AU
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