"The first time I came back, I thought it was a miracle. By the fifth or sixth time, I knew it was a curse."

Death is a reasonable fear, but it is also a constant reassurance. A promise that no matter how bad things get, they will one day end.

That promise was broken, leaving Rainbow Dash to pay the cost.

A very last minute entry for the 2024 SciFi Contest III.

Special thanks to ScreamQueen and Rb for prereading and valuable feedback.

General content warning: Some depictions of blood, death, and debilitating injuries, but no graphic descriptions. Some existential horror.

Fluttershy's always felt more than a little different from the other foals her age, but it wasn't until recently that she came to terms with one of the reasons why that might be. Her best friend, Jet Stream, has always supported her, despite how different they are...but he's been acting a little weird lately. Fluttershy wants to believe it doesn't have anything to do with her, but she's the only thing that's changed recently. Is she going to have to choose between her true self and her only friend, or is there something else entirely going on?

This story contains transgender themes.

The only thing more shocking than a letter from their parents is what it says.

Princess Celestia gets legit deaded by everyone's favorite bacon head.

A new breed of pegasi has just arrived at Ponyvill with her griffon friend. What starts as a simple visit for one of the most popular celebrations in Equestria, the Summer Sun Celebration turns into the beginnings of a new life for young Night Wing, the Muneris Pegasus.

Cadance and Shining's world comes to a screeching halt when they are visited by a specter from their past.

My entry for the Dialogue Only Contest.

A life of reverence for the sea, the tides they bring, the wonders they keep.

And the dreams they give.

Cover art by Boggy.

This story takes place after Mwah Mwah Mwah! and its prequels, but knowledge of them is not necessary to enjoy this one.

While buying groceries with your wife, Pinkie Pie, something catches both her eye and her heart. She really, really wants one.

You have to remind her that you have plenty at home already.

I remember... Making a wish.

But that was so long ago, and I... don't remember what exactly it was... Perhaps that's why I am who I am now.

Do I regret it? I... don't remember. So many things have happened, and so many things have changed since then. There are many things I have done to regret, but the wish itself?

...Well...

I don't remember who I was before it.

Crossover with Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni). There may be some minor spoilers to the plot, but overall it is simply a use of characters and abilities.

HiE, Displaced.

♦The Bone♦

Batman hunts for one of his feared enemies so he could bring him to justice in Gotham City. However, he enters a place that unexpectedly transports him in an unknown world of which he has no clue what it is. While he struggles to complete his mission, an evil rises up in Equestria that would require not only his tactics, strength, and resources but also the assistance of the ponies. How will the Dark Knight react to them for who they are? Will they accept this dark being who is somewhat unlike them? Will they understand him? The more the Caped Crusader associates with them, the more he’ll realize that it will be like Gotham all over again.

Note: This happens after the events of Batman Begins and the season 3 premiere. This also takes place during season 3 of MLP: FIM.