Written as a self imposed 45 minute challenge for originality. The aim - Write a one shot in forty five minutes or less, with two thousand words or less (Though a little over is okay too) It must be as original as I can make it!

They came from nowhere, claiming victim after victim with no regard to their species. Dragonkind fell first, and Changelings were never heard from again.

Now all that remain of Equis stand frightened and unprepared as the army of gaseous creatures, one's akin to living shadow float on up towards Canterlot Castle to find their 'child'.

It has been one of the closest guarded secrets of Canterlot's royalty. Deep in a specially constructed dungeon, surrounded by warding spells and powerful magic barriers, exists an enigma. Within a cage that could only be described as something out of a nightmare, it waits and watches all of Equestria. A creature that cannot age, is immune to disease, does not thirst nor hunger, and resists all injury. But, it also holds secrets and knowledge that could safeguard the kingdom. Its powers are frightening, but it is civil enough for debate when patience permits.

Princess Celestia has sought counsel with the creature before, enduring it making deal after deal for its services. The Princess walks a fine line when dealing with it, knowing full well anything could give it an advantage despite its imprisonment. She has had to go back on her word in these dealings, and from this a deep animosity between them has been born. It is a necessary evil as she is convinced this is a being capable of untold evil far and above anything Equestria has ever dreamed of. So long as it remains within the confines of its cell, her kingdom is made safe. So much magic has been woven to ensure that, there is little chance of escape.

So long as the magic holds, there is no danger. So long as the cage remains strong, the nameless creature stays enthralled in his cavernous dwelling. If that were to change--if the magic failed--not even the wisest could say. But one thing is assured, it does not bode well for Equestria.

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. -Henry Davis Thoreau. "I've heard that quote several times over the course of my life, but only now am I finally beginning to understand just what it meant as I wander through this God forsaken land."

"My thumb removes the holster’s guard, and I pull the pistol from its place on my hip and bring it up. My finger squeezes the trigger but all I hear is a soft click. The wolf’s ears perk forward as I do, and it leaps without warning..."

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Long ago Celestia imprisoned a powerful, dangerous entity. Too bad nobody seems to realize he's a harmless dope.

This story started out as a parody of the two stories Machinations in the Dark and Celestia's Prophet. You may wish to read them first to get some context for the first chapter.

Now has a tvtropes page!

Diamond Tiara is used to getting her way, from everyone. Tutors, parents, merchants, she can make anypony do whatever she likes. Anything with a penis is pretty much a slave to her whims. So why wont that stupid monkey do what she wants!

Partially inspired by "How to Handle Grown-Ups" Characters are aged up slightly.

First attempt at putting aside my hatred and complaining for this character and actually doing something with her. Expect in-frequent updates.

Rating may subject to change.

as of 1/31, title has been changed to "What do you mean "No"!?"

This story is a sequel to Ponies, Pirates and Peculiar Psychopaths

Chrysalis has been driven out of Canterlot, her invasion defeated. However, an old friend from her time before becoming queen is more than happy to help her succeed with her plans.

Will these two achieve their goals, conquering pony-kind and ruling over them with iron fist and hoof? Or will they be stopped in time, preserving the peace that Equestrian has known for as long as can be remembered? There is more than just dreams of world domination at work, though, this is personal for Chrysalis and her rediscovered assistance.

Hopefully, the line that 'Evil never triumphs' will prove to be correct, or else a drastic change is going to descend upon not just Equestria, but the entire world.

Thanks to Avatar of Madness for the coverart.

When the Crystal Empire returned, one sleeping sentry caused the message to be late by two days, thus Shining and Cadence didn’t beat Sombra to it. The King intended to continue his old ways, enslaving the population and enforcing a new age of darkness for the crystal ponies once again.

That is, until an inter-dimensional traveler ruins his plans

Enter Yorick, a gamer, a geek, a festival go’er, a LARPer, a medieval historian and re-enactor… and pretty darned lost, all things considered. But now confronted with an Empire in need, he’s the man to do the deed, or something like that…

All that one can be certain of is that the Crystal Empire, Equestria, and the world as a whole will never be the same...

inspired by: Nigel M Chalmers, Emperor
and other various Human in Equestria storys
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Cover art is temporary until I get something better

After awakening from eons of stone imprisonment, you must journey south to the Badlands and discover the truth behind the demise of your own people. Equipped with only amnesia, a peculiar stone, and a magically charged Princess of the Sun, you will face many dangers upon your journey into the past.

Al is a guy who can go to different universes/dimensions, and every dimension gives him different sorts of powers. For some reason he is being hunted by these helicopters that follow him wherever he goes.

Now he is in Equestria.

One day, Zeke Daniels, the only human in Equestria, asks Princess Celestia a simple question: why don't ponies have queens?

Special thanks to The Fan Without A Face and PoisonClaw for proofreading and editing!

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