In a year marked by the greatest number of legal assaults on the rights of trans people to exist that has ever happened, this is my contribution to Pride Month for 2021 - my own, personal, real life transition story, ponified and coated in science fantasy. I took a metaphorical sword and sliced open my guts for you to see, raw and bleeding. This is my life, this is my story, painted in ponies. Petal Chatoyance says: Trans Rights!

For more than a millennium, it was believed that the princesses were immortal. But as time marched ever forward, it become clear that even the alicorns won't live forever.

Princess Celestia is at the end of her life.

While Equestria must find a way to cope with this new reality, those that are truly suffering are those closest to her. None are struggling as much as her sister, Princess Luna. Not only is she forced to handle the duties of ruling Equestria and taking care of the transition, she must also cope with the imminent death of her beloved sister.

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Warning: comments may contain spoilers.

One time in the past many people wanted to be converted so they could live in Equestria. After the Human Liberation Front foolishly destroyed Equestria, conversion became a punishment for crimes and was used for slavery. David made a mistake that has changed his life forever. But, as they say, everyone deserves a second chance.

Based in Chatoyance's triumphaverse.

There are plenty of reasons to be wary of the AI called Celestia, who wants to upload your delicious brain to her virtual reality paradise. It's the people with the most messed-up lives who get through an encounter with her with the least angst and indecision.

Set in the world of Friendship Is Optimal.

Newfoal reporter 'Frontpage' has always yearned for the ultimate scoop. A last minute assignment for the centennial of Zero Point - the last moment of the doomed earth - leads not only to the biggest story of his career, but the greatest secrets of Equestria... and far, far beyond.

This is a partial sequel to HUMAN In Equestria, but knowledge of that story is not required to enjoy it. This is the final Conversion Bureau novel.

Celestia and Luna have jointly ruled Equestria for centuries, and the land has been stable and prosperous under their rule, yet both of them have been slowly growing less and less enthused as the demands of their subjects begin to mount. As the two princesses approach their breaking points, it seems that the only thing that will stave off the destruction of Equestria is that both goddesses seem more focused on each other than the world at large. In the midst of this crisis, Twilight Sparkle, a newly commissioned officer in the Royal Guard, seeks what may be the only viable solution to this problem: locating the Elements of Harmony before either goddess can destroy them.

What if there exists an actual after-life in the Optimal verse?

Based on the story Friendship is Optimal by Iceman, but contains some non-canon stuff.

THIS STORY CONTAINS RELIGIOUS THEMES. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Edited and proofread by Thraxus908, Xanathar, newbiedoodle, bobbananaville and AppleTank. A huge thank you to them all for the work!

Cover image is 'Nordingra in Summer5' by my brother sabrous, AKA Swedish-blacksmith. Used with permission.

Princess Celestia always knew that Twilight Sparkle was destined for great things, but she never revealed the source of that knowledge, not even to those closest to her. When the day of Twilight's true destiny finally arrives, can Celestia fulfill an ancient promise to save Equestia's past, present, and future, even it means saying goodbye to Twilight forever? How can Celestia refuse her mother's last wish?

Art by the inimitable Harwick

[Optimalverse] Mark was having a rather bad day before he emigrated to Equestria but the promised digital heaven never materialised. Instead he found himself in an deserted Canterlot with just two other freshly minted ponies for company and nothing but mysteries to solve. What happened to everypony else? What's wrong with CelestAI? And how will they survive each other for all eternity?

Three ponies. On a one way trip to infinity. Only the gods will be watching.

I would like to extend my thanks to Luna-tic Scientist for his help pre-reading.

Though I walk through the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, for you are with me.

Navigating the post-mortem world is a nearly impossible task without guidance from somepony who has been to the other side before. For just a few rose petals, anypony can ask the ferry of the dead, Charmane, for her aid to the next realm.

But, what if you never paid the toll?

And what if nopony is willing to pay it for you?

Edited by Cerulean Voice and vren55.

It was going to be an entry for The Most Dangerous Game contest, but I ran out of time. Turns out I tried to cram too much in.