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.........Um, hello, my name is Doctor Daniel Phillips, and I am the lead scientist overseeing the Gateway Project, one of the most cutting-edge technologies in existence today. With it, we can open wormholes to worlds far beyond the reach of conventional space travel, and even into other dimensions if we can work out the right frequency. As of late we have discovered over a dozen habitable worlds that have been slated for colonization, but as of yet no signs of intelligent life. Yet I hold out hope that one day we might find such a world, however remote, and put our best foot forward in opening relations with our new galactic neighbors. Yet not all of the planets we find are poppies and roses, so instead of sending in humans to explore them, we have these little babies.

Oh, right, you can't see me because this is an audio-only feed. My mistake. Well, I guess I'll just have to explain it to you. These cybernetic wolves, known in our group as the Mech Hounds, are outfitted with the most advanced computers in the world, along with some of the most cutting-edge robotics and weapons money can buy. Now right at the moment we only have a dozen of these little critters, but don't let that fool you. Each of these little babies carries enough firepower to level a small town, although it would take them a couple days to do so if they were working alone. They also have the programing to work out almost any situation in a matter of seconds, although they still have many of the logic problems that most computers face when confronted with something that does not fit within the established parameters of their programming. Yet, regardless of their possible shortcomings, they do the heavy lifting upon initial exploration where humans cannot, dealing with threats as they see fit in order to assess the habitability of a planet for human use. I could tell you more, but that would be breaking protocol.

So, without further ado, I'll turn you over to our logistics specialist, who will be happy to tell you all about how these little babies are going to change the world, or rather, worlds, that humanity has come to call home.................

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This is a story that delves into the boundary between life and machine, where AI is something that has only been dreamed of, even with the most advanced computers available. Then again, these machines have never encountered magic before, so who knows what might happen. I guess you'll just have to read the book to find out for yourself.

After the loss of his wife earlier that year, having no friends or family, an old man feels life isn't worth living until December rolls around. To honor his wife's memory, he plans to celebrate Christmas one last time. Little does he know that he won't be spending it alone.

Warning; includes death

Credit; My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic is owned by Harbro

'A Christmas Carol' was written by Charels Dickens

'Twas the Night before Christmas' was written by Clement Clarke Moore

And the song 'Days gone By' is part of the My Little Pony Christmas Album, (Auld Lang Syne) is a traditional Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788

Minutes passed, and soon, what Twilight had seen became clearly visible in the night sky. It was a massive vessel, comparable to the gondola of an airship in shape. As it entered the planet's atmosphere, a corona of flames wreathed around the titanic ship, lighting up the night as bright as day. Those who were watching could be forgiven for wondering how such a massive vehicle could fly. However, as time passed, something else became apparent.

It could not.

Slowly, piece by piece, the massive ship began to break apart under the strain of it's fall. Wreckage from the vessel spread out, falling over all of Equestria, forcing many to take shelter. Shield spells went up over cities and towns, sparing the residents from the worst of the fallout. Soon, the centerpiece of the ship, a flattened sphere-like construction was all that was left. Those still watching looked on in despair, as it was headed directly for Canterlot mountain. Great jets of flame erupted from either side of the structure as if it were trying to control it's decent, but to no avail. It's course firmly set, there was nothing to be done but wait for impact. With an almighty crash that shook all of Equestria, the pod impacted the base of Canterlot mountain There was a bright flash of light, then...

Silence.

A poem and a short story about six friends, and six friends.
Artwork belongs to rightful artist.

Sand mining is a vibrant industry in the United States. A fair share of states hold a stake in the name of sand, and while most rules of the dunes are followed, profits find a way in the margins of the law.

Nestled between the sister-cities of Conway and Myrtle Beach, a sand mine opens for its annual operation.

An entry for Admiral Biscuit's 'Not-a-Contest'. Group here.
An audio reading by StraightToThePointStudio.
On Goodreads thanks to the work of Facedeer.

”Charming, and a very believable glimpse into a small part of an unfamiliar, but very real world.”
—Bobbles

The first human to step foot in Equestria, Lukas Hart, had just recently heard about a far away town called Maretime Bay, so he takes this opportunity to go and visit said town and ends up getting wrapped in an adventure to restore magic to the world. Will Lukas and his new friends be able to do this important mission or will it end up being a massive failure?

While closing up at a dollar store, a human named Jay finds a pony toy sitting on one of the shelves. He decides to take it home.

He never expected it to talk to him.

Alex and his new family celebrate their first Hearth Warming together, but this is isn't that story. This is a tale of his first one in Equestria.

This is a Memverse story.

Out of possible spite, Princess Celestia has given Anthony four of her personal guards to help keep him out of trouble for the day.

What trouble, you ask? None. But that won't stop the Royal Guards from looking for some anyways.

Another entry into the "Anon-thony-verse".

In a world where humans and ponies manage to live in harmony you and Rainbow Dash are the best friends. This is just another typical night for you both.

Art by: amazinarts