Spiders. With their beady eyes, many legs, and hairy beings, they are not in the least a pleasant animal. Probably why Apple Bloom finds herself being frightened by one in her bedroom.
But when she gets her big sister to squish it, she reminds her why not to be afraid of these arachnid beings.

When being part of a band, you should at least be familiar with some of the best bands out there. Unfortunately, Rarity reveals a shocking secret: She has never heard of 'Queen'!

So now Rainbow Dash has bought her a CD of theirs for her to listen to, and now it's all she ever talks about. How far will the obsession go? Will the Rainbooms be able to save their friend? how many 'Queen' references will I get into this story?

Keep reading to find out.

"Hello, hello, hello, this is Thorny Bends coming at you live on Radio Free Canterlot, and from where I'm sitting, folks, the Land of the Eternal Moon is looking lovely. Well, except for that nasty smog cloud rolling toward us from the coast, but hey, that's the price of progress. Still, if you're heading outside you might want to think about an Easy Breezy-brand respirator, guaranteed to make the air taste like new. Buy yours from all major retailers today!

"As I'm sure you all know, it's been almost a thousand years since the founding of our great civilization. And as the big day approaches, I sure hope the High Castle set their clocks right. I'd hate to find out it was really last Thursday. Ha! But seriously, folks. I've been doing a fair bit of thinking about our fair Canterlot, and I've realized it isn't just somewhere we all live. It's what we build together into something greater as we all reach for the moon. A symbol for a way of life and a state of mind. So, in honor of the thousand years, I'm taking an eye in the sky peek into the lives of the ponies on the streets, and a few in the penthouses too. I don't often do real news on this show, but these are some genuine equine interest stories, folks. In their own small, unique way, these ponies are as vital to the city as the princess of the night herself. So settle down, get comfortable, and don't touch that dial.

"You won't want to miss this, I guarantee."

At what should have been a routine doctor's visit, Applejack learns that she can never bear foals of her own. After an emotional breakdown, her friends do their best to calm her.

However, as the discussion develops, nopony is prepared for Twilight's revelation: the grand event which brought them together has left a hidden scar within each of them.

Tempers flare, relationships are strained, and the strength of their friendship is tested as each must come to terms with her newfound sterility.

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One fateful day, Discord felt a disturbance in the balance of things. Not just him, but Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich, too. They all know what happened.

Laughter had experienced a loss.

This is for the loss that has been endured on 8/11/14, of a comedy icon that never failed to try and make everyone smile. O Captain, our Captain.

Equestria: A place of safety, friendship, and love. It has faced and defeated many threats: Changelings, dragons, windigoes, tyrannical Unicorn dictators, and a particularly mischievous draconequus. But now Equestria faces its greatest threat ever: a gigantic tornado filled with killer sharks.

With time running out, Twilight Sparkle, her friends, and all of Equestria must unite to battle the aquatic menace. But will the magic of friendship be enough to save the land from sharks whose hunger cannot be stopped?

Huzzah! We were mentioned by Entertainment Weekly!

This story is a sequel to The Very Sad Story of the Death of a Dragon Named Spike

Gather round and listen as Princess Luna relates to you the very sad story of the death of a filly named Diamond Tiara. Oh, not a physical death, that would be too good for Diamond Tiara. This is a different kind of death Luna is talking about. But you'll have to listen to the whole story in order to fully understand this very sad tale.
Based off of the Red Door ending from The Stanley Parable Half-Life 2 Mod.
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Apple Bloom is overcome with emotion. A simple slip of the tongue in front of one of Applejack's friends leaves her wondering how to deal with this sort of embarrassment. Will she be able to face her fears? Or will she keep her feelings bottled up inside of her, as long as she can avoid telling anyone about her little slip up?

Edited by: Arcelia and Word Worthy

I often wonder about that day. Was it all worth it? Why did it have to happen? Was it worth all the agony I endured to this day to have those brief years of joy?

They've known each other for a long time, now, so Rainbow Dash thinks its time to share with her friends something cherished and precious: a chance to meet her beloved father. However, what they will learn on that visit will give them much to think about over the years to come.

Written especially for Memorial Day.