Ravens. The most intelligent creature to take to the air. Creatures that strike fear and give rise to superstition in the hearts of the weary and weak.
One of these creatures, Lord Noble Eyes, is a bird in need. To accomplish his mission, and to save his murder, he must come into contact with six mares.
But how does communication work, when both sides are so different?
Everything is a matter of perception.

Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. But mine, the story of my life, is far from interesting. My hobbies, my work, my cutie mark, all are dull. Flowers and poems ruled my life, until I fell in love.

My name is Roseluck, and this is the only story I have worth telling.

You see things and ask why. We dream things that never were and ask why not?

My name is Minuette, but a privileged few know me as Agent Colgate, Dental Practitioner. We hide in the shadows, ever watching out for pony's teeth. When cavities strike, we are there. Saving Equestria, one toothache at a time.

Rainbow Dash is prepared. Her craft is as ready as it will ever be. The Ponyline course is set, the competition is there. Her hopes are high, but... is victory that simple?

Featherweight has had a crush on Scootaloo for as long as he can remember, but he never did anything about it. That is, until the fateful day where he is given the challenge to kiss her before nightfall.

Journals, diaries, logs, all books used to record one's thoughts, ideas and feelings. They act as eyes into the mind of the writer. What happens when that mind is sick?

A cold wind is rustling.

parasite [ˈpærəˌsaɪt]
noun
An animal or plant that lives in or on another (the host) from which it obtains nourishment. The host does not benefit from the association and is often harmed by it. In the case of some parasites they can take over the host body, controlling or morphing it to suite their inherent needs. Parasites are transmitted through many means: contact with an infected host, the sharing of liquids, and, in some cases, parasites may even hunt their intended prey.

Edited by:
Burraku_Pansa
and Millennial Dan

Cover art by:
finaglerific

As Featured on Equestria Daily:
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/05/story-of-parasites.html

While being bullied, Pipsqueak is pushed into a corner, unable to escape. In a desperate attempt to retaliate, he discovers his one true talent. What do you do when your greatest ability is to make others ponies cry?

Trixie and Twilight lead an... interesting six-day seminar on the elements of a good story. Will amateur writer Generic be able to improve his techniques? Will Twilight hold the crowd's interest long enough to actually teach them something? Will Trixie ever show anypony ANY respect?

The answers lie here, in the Great and Powerful Writing Seminar of Obnoxious Awesome-isms!

Rated T for Trixie.