Round‑Up Challenge

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Welcome to the collection of our monthly challenge short stories written by members of our Just Joe Facebook group—celebrating creativity and our favourite Cartwright.

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FEBRUARY

A Relaxing Fishing Trip? by smp4ever
A relaxing fishing trip for Pa and Joe turns into anything but that.
Rated PG Word Count: 1027

Thankful by Bakerj
For Joe and Ben, the ride home isn’t always the hardest part of the journey.
Rating: PG Word Count: 1,216

The Bookkeeper by jfclover
Because of an ongoing disagreement, Ben and Joe aren’t thrilled about travelling together. 2026 February Round-up Challenge. Rated: G Word Count: 1001

To the Rescue byjanajinbc
A simple journey to help a friend turns dangerous for Ben and Joe.
Rated: G Word Count: 1314

What Happened in Placerville… by Beppina
Ben and Joe take the stage to Sacramento. What happens on the way?
Rating PG Word Count 1092

With an Open Heart by Marcella Pettilo
A business trip, offers Joe the opportunity to open his heart and reveal his innermost thoughts to his father.
Rating: G. Words: 1569