(Gore tag is only for one short scene in ch2 due to description of blood in T story)
(It tickles me every time people erroneously think this is a self-insert)

Tobias has lived in Ponyville for almost two years now. He's been holding onto his secret, even though his friends keep worrying more about him every day. He focuses on the different jobs he does around town, trying to get by one week at a time.

He's become a welcome resident of the town, even if a few ponies still shout insults now and then because of his appearance.

Not a single one of them knows he's only been a diamond dog for two years and he's been trying to find a way home.

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What the crap am I doing in the feature box?!

That's like

And the top of the feature box the day after?!

I'm kind of glad I intended this to only be five or less chapters.

Second chapter given a great boost by feedback and proofreading with the help of:
FreedomFiend
Timetraveling Pony
m2pt5

Third chapter editing and feedback help from:
FreedomFiend
JimboTex

Parcel Post, the long-missing mailpony who delivered Discord's ticket to the Gala, staggers into work to explain where he's been. Spoilers for "Make New Friends But Keep Discord", but not serious ones.

As the elements were unleashed, the Nightmare knew it was over. But it would not let it's fun end. No, it would not be left behind. It would find another world to bring to ruin. As for the poor sap that was left in It's place? He was going to get blasted, what did it matter what he ended up getting from It?

Cover Image by NetherWalker

Realized there was no link, so I'm adding two, one here and one in the chapter. After the events of Don't Underestimate the Power of a Bored Mare , the juicy bits that I cant put in a T fic: Defining Love

Edit: I swear, half of you are uncultured heathens. The thing in the image with the Nightmare's hair is a substitute doll

Mayor Mare had a life before politics, but she sacrificed it for the greater good. She can't have it both ways, of course… except that Twilight says the exact opposite.

Expanded version of a minific that tied for 16th of 101 in the /fic/ write-off "The Best Medicine."

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Ponies gravitate toward Twilight. Through charisma or just getting thrown together by circumstance, she's gained a lot of friends, but when has she ever simply walked up to a pony and said, "I'd like to be your friend"? Time for the Princess of Friendship to fix that.

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Shining Armor has many secrets. The first is that he has a diary, that he lovingly calls his Shining's Logs. And the second is that he is a reincarnated human. See how both secrets effect the life and relationships of Shining Armor, and help shape the future.

Explores the relationship between Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor, and how it set both of them on their respective paths. Also explores the development of Shining Armor into the captain of the guard, his relationship with Cadence, and the powers of love and friendship.

Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns is the center of magical research in Equestria. Since Apple Bloom developed a love of potion making and an interest in the theory behind magic, she recognizes what an honor it would be to study there. But that would also mean being the only non-unicorn student to ever attend, leaving her friends and family, and moving to a strange city... and that's if she can pass an entrance exam designed to select the most magically gifted unicorns.

Spike has never wanted more than to be Twilight's number one assistant. But when Twilight points out that there's a pony right in front of him who needs an experienced assistant even more than she does, it means considering a life where he's making the most of his talents... but one without Twilight by his side.

For both of them, facing hard decisions are just part of growing up.

Second place winner for the April Writeoff Association prompt "Great Expectations."

If humans had a special mark that appeared on any part of their body proclaiming their special talent, Horace's would have been on his tongue. If there was anything he was good at, it was talking himself in and out of situations but with his current (and possibly permanent) stay in Equestria, he's been fighting a battle with the local language barrier.

Turning mute is looking really nice right about now.

AN/ I wrote this to get myself out a writer's block. I just thought you should know that.

James is a socially-challenged introvert fresh out of college; and with nothing to show for it.
Between fair-weather friends, sleazy bosses, and years wasted for a degree not worth the paper it’s printed on when looking for work? His outlook on life has gotten pretty jaded to say the least. Even his family ties and childhood faith, things he once centered his life on, seem to have lost their luster. His life seems to be going nowhere and he spends his time watching MLP: Friendship is Magic as a closet brony wishing that he could have one chance to make a life for himself. A chance for something, anything, to shake him out of the rut he is in.
He gets his wish after meeting the crazy owner of a mystical curio shop called Odds and Ends.
Now, James finds himself in the middle of Equestria where survival means finding a way back home or earning a place for himself in this new world; Easier said than done when he finds out that the Brony’s paradise holds a dangers and secrets that, unsurprisingly, weren’t mentioned in a show targeting young girls.
If he’s lucky, he might find help from Equestia’s inhabitants; possibly even his favorite pony! If his luck goes as usual? He will have to fall back on human ingenuity and the strength of his faith. Put simply? He’s going to wing it and pray he doesn’t die.

First time writing and sharing with the public so comments and constructive criticism greatly appreciated! All I ask is you be firm but fair.

Trees shorter than they should be, buildings smaller than preferred, a world filled with creatures bigger than him, yet others are near microscopic from his perspective.

Trying to find out where he should fit in is hard, because he is not too small, but most definitely bigger than most. Once he connects to the dominant civilization, a whole new world of opportunities is revealed before him.

He will walk as a giant. He will walk with giants. He will walk alone.

Edited by Newbiedoodle, CheesewedgeFTW, Immortan Joe, and Silas