Goldfish. The snack that smiles back. But why? What lies behind their sinister smiles?

[A collection of ~300 word shortfics, because my brain has too much pony. Cover art by Conicer]

"My name is Lyra Heartstrings, and you will not remember me. You won't even remember this conversation. Just like with everypony else I've ever met, everything I do or say will be forgotten. Every letter I've written will appear blank; every piece of evidence I've left behind will end up missing. I'm stuck here in Ponyville because of the same curse that has made me so forgettable. Still, that doesn't stop me from doing the one thing that I love: making music. If my melodies find their way into your heart, then there is still hope for me. If I can't prove that I exist, I can at least prove that my love for each and every one of you exists. Please, listen to my story, my symphony, for it is me."

Cover pic by Spotlight: askspotlight.tumblr.com

After she is summoned to Canterlot Castle in the dead of night, Twilight Sparkle struggles to figure out the reasoning behind her teachers mysterious request. However, to her surprise, the Sovereigns motives were much more emotionally touching than she thought, and as a result Twilight is forced to question the veracity of their relationship as student and teacher.

Fate has a cruel way of playing with our lives. Daintily swinging the prospect of death right above our heads. In an istant that mysterious entity can decide whether you live or die, and for some the later is hard to accept. Contentment is a state well sought after, and the road to solace is paved with sorrow and despair. Only after we walk down that path of torment will we be free... be free to live on, if not physically... spiritually.

(A story inspired by the novel "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" by Mitch Albom, and the songs "Blowin' In The Wind" and "Don't Think Twice It's All Right." by Bob Dylan.)

A story based upon the kindest pony in all Equestria. Fluttershy, who is currently going through her most important stages at school, is having trouble coping without the confidence and good friends she needs to overcome the challenges ahead.

Having her caring, grandmother for support. Fluttershy seeks for all that she's missing in her life. Friends.

Only upon having these, will she truely be ready for whatever life has install for her.

Through out life we laugh, we cry, we live, we die. When the time comes to give your final goodbye, will you be ready? A great man once said "A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it is wrong, as well as useless, to resist." And when the time comes to bid adue to your friends/family/lovers will you remember for Auld Lang Syne?

A visitor arrives in Equestria, bearing a wealth of knowledge and a troubled past. The Mane 6 are quick to befriend the stranger, who helps them to discover what they truly value in life, and how to achieve it.

But learning to overcome their fears and achieve their desires comes at a steep price, paid by their innocence.

When a freak reading accident causes Twilight to be admitted to the Ponyville hospital, Rainbow Dash is right by her side. Compelled by a sense of duty and repayment, she takes it upon herself to cheer up her friend.

In the end, the prices we pay are worth what we receive in return - and none understand this more than a certain pegasus mare.

Relive Rainbow's last moments with the one she loved, but never got a chance to express it with.