Stories by Marcella Pettilo

  • Courage and the Power of Love – The Long Way Home

    Joe finds himself in the thick of things, aiding a group of people under attack. Written for the 2025 Spring Round Robin Challenge Rated: PG – Word count: 5210

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  • Joe’s Courage in Tough Days.

    A Bannock arrow wounds Joe as he is returning with Adam from a business trip. Joe’s courage is severely tested, and he must overcome difficult days until an unexpected conclusion. Rating: PG Words Count: 18.410

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  • The Telegram

    A telegram with a desperate request for help disrupts normal life at Ponderosa. Hoss sets off to help, but is never heard from again. Joe’s concern turns into nightmares, and the young man senses that his brother is in danger”. 2025 Just Joe Summer Challenge Words: 8301 Rating G

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  • The Virginia City Spring Dance

    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. Rating G – Words 5824

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