Story |
Description |
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Amazing Grace |
After surviving the war and Carterson prison camp, thirteen-year-old Heath Thomson and his friend, Charley White Horse, embark on the long journey home.
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austentatious (Lynn) |
TWDSTA |
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TWDTA[A] |
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An American Tune |
Jarrod's letters home while serving with the Union Army.
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soho178 |
FFN |
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The Boy |
[A Sequel to "The Soldier"]
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Casey3043 |
TWDTV |
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Broken Trust |
Jarrod is punished for a serious mistake. Warning: This story contains violence towards a child. It is set in about 1852 where corporal punishment wasn't only common, it was also expected.
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LoriLee |
FFN |
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Brothers in Arms |
A story that trascends time and a bloody war. How the Barkley family is formed and bound by blood, honor and courage.
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Deirdre (DeirdreM) |
TBL |
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Burden of Proof |
After his mother's death, Heath must decide whether to contact his father's family.
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Madge (Dale, dale hls) |
TBL |
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Changes and Separations |
A New Year's Day party is less than festive.
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Valerie |
TBL |
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The Christmas Dinner |
[Christmas Childhood Trilogy -- Story Two]
One of three holiday short stories, each featuring a different Barkley brother at the age of eleven.
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nlindabrit (LindaBrit) |
THP |
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The Christmas Lesson |
[Christmas Childhood Trilogy -- Story Three]
One of three holiday short stories, each featuring a different Barkley brother at the age of eleven.
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nlindabrit (LindaBrit) |
THP |
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The Christmas Trade |
[Christmas Childhood Trilogy -- Story One]
One of three holiday short stories, each featuring a different Barkley brother at the age of eleven.
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nlindabrit (LindaBrit) |
THP |
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The Dark Watch |
In San Francisco, Victoria and Nick plan to surprise Jarrod at the French Ambassador's Ball, only to be surprised, themselves, when they see him with a mystery woman.
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Laura |
TBL |
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The Decision |
The following Big Valley fan fiction story takes place before and during the Civil War, which started on April 12, 1861. This story is based on events mentioned during the fourth season episode, "They Called Her Delilah".
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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Doing the Right Thing |
I see Leah as strong and spunky enough to raise her son with fair success. In this Alternate story, Heath is not quite five when Tom Barkley finds out about him by chance. Tom and Victoria travel to Strawberry to investigate, and negotiate.
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doreliz |
THP |
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The Eyes of a Child |
Here is a little christmas story. A young Barkley boys story. Its a song fic, by Air Supply.
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valleygirlnj (Peg) |
TWDTAV |
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False Impressions |
Did 15yo Heath run away from home then reconsider? Where has he been for the last three days? Upon his return, an argument with Nick turns into a heartfelt discussion, and the brothers soon learn just what they mean to each other.
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Jellico |
FFN |
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Finding Freedom |
[Valentine Challenge]
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weewillie |
TWDTC |
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First Named |
A young mother contemplates her newborn son as she considers his naming. (I've always loved the name 'Jarrod' and often wondered how Victoria and Tom came up with it.)
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CamRose |
THP |
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Garden Dances |
[Character Sketches]
fifth characterization piece-- an Audra with some depth! sentimental, but I think enjoyable-- A memory from Audra's childhood.
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Nzie (Nadja) |
FFN |
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TBL |
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WWB |
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Getting on with the Right Thing |
This is a sequel to "Doing the Right Thing", an AU story in which Leah is alive and well when Tom accidentally finds out about Heath. The year is 1857.
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doreliz |
THP |
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Going Home |
Heath's childhood in Strawberry.
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Suzanne |
TBL |
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WWB |
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Hell on Earth --- Carterson, 1865 |
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Phoenix |
TBL |
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Hitting the Books |
This Big Valley fan fiction story is based on events mentioned during the first season episode "A Time To Kill" and the first episode "Palms Of Glory".
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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The Journey Home |
[A SHORT STORY]
Tom Barkley makes his way home after his time in Strawberry with Leah!
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Jansusan |
TBL |
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TWDSTA |
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Julia |
The following Big Valley fan fiction story takes place during and after the Civil War, which ended on April 9, 1865. This story is based on events mentioned during the fourth season episode "They Called Her Delilah".
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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The Last Roundup |
A boy shows up one day seeking work on the Barkley spread. Will they discover who he is before it's too late?
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tml14 |
TWDTV |
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Lesson of The Brawl |
This is a story about young Nick and what happens when he accompanies Silas on a trip to town one day, and the lessons learned by both as a result.
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CamRose |
TWDSTA |
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The Letter |
Short story about Heath's encounter with a homeward bound cowboy on the road to Yuma.
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pattiheathen |
TWDTV |
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A Letter to Minnie: "My Littlest Cowboy" |
Victoria writes to her friend about her littlest cowboy, Heath. (This story has Heath coming to live with the Barkley's as a child. His mother, Leah has died.)
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Jansusan |
TBL |
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TWDSTA |
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Little Sisters |
A young Audra decides it's time she was allowed on a cattle drive.
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momofthreegrls |
FFN |
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TWDTV |
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A Lousy Story |
A parasite brings back memories for Silas
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Eve (baqaqi) |
TBL |
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A Man's Horse |
Tom Barkley gives a horse to a young man not knowing who he really is.
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MummyRules (AndyHood) |
FFN |
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Mine |
A short story focusing on Leah after Tom returns to his family.
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Eve (baqaqi) |
TBL |
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Mud |
What happens when you mix little boys and mud? So much for Vic's clean house. One shot.
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momofthreegrls |
FFN |
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TWDTV |
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Nick, Do Snipes Have Tails? |
This is an alternative Big Valley story which portrays Heath arriving at the Barkley ranch as a young child.
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Heath4Me (Sandi H.) |
THP |
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WWB |
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One Fateful Night |
An interpretation of the meeting of Tom Barkley and Leah Thomson.
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Keesha |
TBL |
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Out of the Shadow |
Jarrod announces his decision to become a lawyer
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Valerie |
TBL |
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Pappy |
The following Big Valley fan fiction story is based on events mentioned during the first episode of the series, "Palms of Glory".
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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Please Love Me for Who I Am |
Tom and Jarrod head for Sacramento and the stage is robbed. Tom has to learn to understand that his two sons are different and stop trying to force Jarrod to be more like Nick. During the trip Tom learns just how much he loves and cares for his son.
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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The Promise |
This story takes place in 1828 and tells about how Tom and Victoria first meet, become engaged and overcome obstacle to begin thier trek west.
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Torrie |
TBL |
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Remember that I Love You |
Audra experiences a tragic moment in her young life. Her last day with her father before his death.
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Nancy (Unicorn) |
TBL |
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WWB |
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Sarah Faires |
This is the story of Sarah Faires and how she came to The Big Valley (begins in early February 1876)
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Tally |
TBL |
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Second Named |
Nicholas (or Nick) is a pretty nifty name too. Nick had a perchance to get into trouble right from the start. We also get introduced to a certain bad guy's mother in this story.
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CamRose |
THP |
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Shelter |
The night of Tom Barkley's death, Audra mourns and Jarrod comforts her...as he always has.
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Cruelest Sea |
FFN |
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Since the Day You Were Born |
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tamsin1 |
THP |
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TWDTAV |
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A Small Victory |
A moment of character-building from the life of young Tom Barkley.
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Chris |
TBL |
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The Soldier |
[A Christmas Challenge Story]
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Casey3043 |
TWDTAC |
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Spanish Camp |
Heath works for Sheriff Frank Sawyer and meets the future Sister Jacob.
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Madge (Dale, dale hls) |
TBL |
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State Fair |
Heath and his mother visit the state fair.
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Keesha |
TBL |
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Strangers on a Train |
Returing from Sacramento after passsing the bar, young new attorney, helps a older lady with a legal problem. His FISRT client.
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carolinagirl76 (Carolina BVfan) |
TWDTV |
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They Say He Was Born in a Tent |
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hawkkk1 |
TWDTA[T] |
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TWDTAB07 |
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Three Sarah Faires Scenes |
Three scenes using Tally's wonderful character, with Tally's very kind permission.
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nlindabrit (LindaBrit) |
TBL |
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Too Busy to be a Boy |
This is in the theme of the "Alternative Heath Introductions to the Barkleys" series.
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Phoenix |
TBL |
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An Unexpected Offer |
A short story set long before the series.
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LoriLee |
FFN |
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TWDTV |
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An Unexpected Visitor |
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cas |
TWDTA[U-Z] |
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Without a Trace |
An evil man kidnaps Jarrod after Nick causes an accident that injures the man. Tom and Victoria must find him before he is killed.
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janetismyname (Janet Harbison) |
TBL |
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Wounded! Balm of Forgiveness |
[A Short Story]
Victoria calms four-year-old Heath after a nightmare. (This short story has Heath coming to live with the Barkley's as a child.)
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Jansusan |
FFN |
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THP |
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TWDSTA |
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