Partway through her morning practice routine—and routine it is—Octavia seems to have gained an audience. Well, if that mare wants to listen, she'll get a good show.

Expanded from the tenth-place finisher in /fic/'s first minific write-off, "What Lies Beneath."

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Cover art by drawponies

Reviewing help from Mystic and Chris.

This story is a sequel to The Sword Coast

The shadows of the past plague the present.

Twilight Sparkle stands on a precipice, one false step from a dark destiny. Months ago, she set out to find her foster father’s murderer. After she defeated the Black Knight, she was hailed as a hero, but what she remembers most is the lives she took. On the path of strife, she discovered more about herself than she ever expected.

With her friends by her side, Twilight sets out for Canterlot, seeking the villain responsible for the death of her father and the crises that plagued the Sword Coast. On the way, a sadistic spellcaster interested only in power intercepts her and promises to unlock her potential. In the aftermath, Pinkie Pie is taken captive by the secretive wizarding order that rules Canterlot.

Twilight’s journey takes her through the doors of a prison and into the depths of a forgotten place. She encounters horrors made from nightmares and soul-stealing beasts raised from the black of the Abyss, but what she fears most is the monster within. How far will she go to save her closest friend?

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Side stories: Tales of the Sword Coast

Warning: Comments contain spoilers. Proceed at your own risk.

The sea is by far a dangerous place, any sailor will tell you that. Between the howling storms that no pegasi control and the traitorous shallows that led many a ship to their doom, they are filled with threats of many kind. Captain Tidebringer of the HLS Sea Flower was about to learn however, that some threats come shrouded in mystery. When he and his crew board an abandoned vessel, they stumble upon something that was best left alone. And now, judgment has been placed upon them.

How does Derpy put up with one of the most boring jobs in Equestria?

With the most active imagination in Equestria, of course.

Sins –commonly known as violations of divine law, transgressions of great moral and sometimes even legal consequence, leading the individual committing them to eternal damnation. Rarely do they have any significance in the mortal life.

Twilight Sparkle –Princess Celestia’s protégé, considered the most powerful unicorn mare in the known world, second only to the famed Starswirl the Bearded. Wielder of the Element of Magic, she triumphed over beings both evil and chaotic, a feat that no lesser pony could ever hope to achieve. By many viewed as the pinnacle of virtue.

But what if that wasn’t the whole truth?

They say sins do not have any repercussions in mortal life. But what if they are wrong?

Author’s Note:
My debut, both on this site and in the genre. May or may not remain a oneshot, depends on the response I receive. Despite referencing “sins” story does not contain anything remotely considered religious. Also please keep in mind, that English is not my native language, so there might be some grammar errors. Constructive criticism welcome.

Flitter doesn't like most ponies. There's hardly anything in the world Flitter likes, very few which she can even remotely tolerate, and only a couple which she truly loves. Fluttershy is not in the last two categories. Flitter sees Fluttershy as weak, and weakness disgusts her.

But when you're trying to help someone you love, you'll look for help in a lot of places -- including the cottage of the weakest pony in the world.

And for those willing to listen past their pain, it might be the place where they start to learn what true strength is.

(This story takes place about five moons before Triptych and well after On The Application...)

Part of the Triptych Continuum, which has its own TVTropes page and FIMFiction group. New members and trope edits welcome.

Now with author Patreon and Ko-Fi pages.

Audiobook production by ObabScribbler.

A collection of side stories accompanying my story, The Sword Coast. These tales will be confusing if you are not familiar with the core story.

The Jester and the Thief: Rarity and Pinkie Pie must rescue their friends from the clutches of Manehattan's mercenary law enforcement, the Flaming Wing. On the way, Rarity finds herself closer to her past than she would like. Occurs during the chapter "Flaming Wing" from the core story.

The Black Knight: The Second Child struggles to get by on the streets of Manehattan. He lives with a shadow on his mind and survives by killing. Occurs prior to the beginning of the core story. (WARNING: Spoilers. Intended to be read only after completing The Sword Coast)

More characters and synopsis to be added as chapters are posted.

The Sword Coast is featured on Equestria Daily. It is a grand adventure story inspired by Baldur's Gate and the Forgotten Realms. The first book is complete.

Map by: Bluest Ayemel

The old mare comes in every night to eat and stare out the window. She doesn't say much. Probably because she's deaf. The nights are long, but her silence is longer. So is the patience of the two ponies who serve her.

Inspired by Hemingway's "A Clean and Well Lighted Place." With apologies.

It's Fluttershy's twenty-first birthday, and her friends expose her to the wonder of cider for the first time. But how will the adorably shy pony react to this intoxicating new beverage?

Pre-readers: Cockroach42, Oatsmaster, Phearlock.
Cover art by Lurarin.

Love can be so many things, love for a brother or a friend.

Ditzy did not recieve anything like that growing up.
She has been alone all her life, except for one pony.
That showed her that it is one kind of love like no other.

Authors note: This story is the start of many, many Ditzy/Dinky fics I have planned. I hope you enjoy.

To read the seuqel, please follow the link or go to my page. I Wish You Could

For a reading of this story, follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QXwqtXWBx4&feature=g-u-u