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Cold in Gardez 143566

Joined August 2011
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    Cold in Gardez's Stories (14)

    • Naked Singularity
      Twilight attempts to write a sensual romance novel.

      10,524 words · 36,248 views · 1,749 likes · 28 dislikes
    • The Contest
      Fluttershy returns to defend her title as Quiet Game world champion.
      6,714 words · 24,791 views · 1,016 likes · 17 dislikes
    • The Proper Care and Feeding of Monsters
      Fluttershy discovers the limits of compassion.
      6,561 words · 2,945 views · 246 likes · 2 dislikes
    • The Glass Blower
      A young artist in love will do whatever it takes to satisfy his heart.
      10,638 words · 6,795 views · 532 likes · 8 dislikes
    • The Fortress City of the Clouds
      1,204 words · 538 views · 124 likes · 0 dislikes
    • The Wind Thief
      68,264 words · 12,653 views · 504 likes · 9 dislikes
    • The Cutie Mark Conspiracy
      8,879 words · 4,631 views · 302 likes · 4 dislikes
    • Maiden Flight
      3,959 words · 2,912 views · 208 likes · 2 dislikes
    • Shorts
      18,906 words · 914 views · 188 likes · 2 dislikes
    • The Carnivore's Prayer
      9,679 words · 2,712 views · 320 likes · 6 dislikes
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    After losing out on first chair cellist in the Manehattan Philharmonic Orchestra to her biggest rival, Octavia tries to console herself with a healthy bout of moping and a strong drink. One drink soon becomes several, though, and her evening of debauchery leads to a long night of frenzied, sordid passion with her best friend Vinyl Scratch. It isn't until she wakes up in the morning with Vinyl's legs wrapped around her that Octavia remembers two very important things: one, she's straight. And two, if the infamously strict conductor of the Philharmonic finds out how unrefined Octavia's social life has become, she could lose her one and only chance at the only dream she's ever had in her life.

    This could get a little bit complicated.

    Cover art by CouchCrusader, who I swear to God is like fatting me up for slaughter or something with all the custom stuff he does for me.

    Half-heartedly edited by NTSTS #dunked

    First Published
    3rd May 2013
    Last Modified
    3rd May 2013

    When Rarity and Rainbow Dash took their first steps down the road of romance, they had hoped telling their friends would be their greatest trial. However, when the complications of an injury leave one of them disfigured and the other racked with guilt, they find themselves leaning on each other to simply maintain balance in their lives.

    Sequel to Third Time's a Charm

    First Published
    6th May 2013
    Last Modified
    6th May 2013

    Trixie appears once more in Ponyville, but something is...off...about her. She isn't speaking in third person. She is convinced that she is supposed to be the Element of Magic, that Celestia is supposed to be the Tyrant Sun, that Luna is supposed to rule as Equestria's monarch - and that Twilight is supposed to be a wanted criminal. Has she gone insane? Or is something bigger beginning - with consequences that Trixie, Twilight, and two entire worlds, can only guess at?

    The long-awaited Crisis on Two Equestrias begins at last!

    While reading the stories of The Lunaverse can only enhance your reading experience, it is not necessary for this story! It is being written as completely, 100% stand-alone, with no prior knowledge necessary!

    First Published
    23rd Mar 2013
    Last Modified
    22nd May 2013
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    North of Canterlot, in the far marches of the Equestrian lands near the border with the Griffon tribes, there is a mountain that flies.

    It is not shaped like the mountains adhering to the rocky earth far below. It is not shaped like the easy geometric summits drawn in foal’s storybooks. It does not share their snow-capped peaks or bedrock roots. There are no veins of ore running through it like blood. It cannot be climbed.

    But it is a mountain, nevertheless.

    First Published
    6th May 2013
    Last Modified
    6th May 2013

    Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria...

    One week ago, Twilight Sparkle was crowned the fourth Princess of Equestria.  Tonight, Ponyville hosts the 1003rd Summer Sun Celebration, and Princess Celestia and Princess Luna want a vacation.  With two fine young princesses like Cadance and Twilight to take over for them, nothing could possibly go wrong.

    (Title image hacked together from vectors by sakatagintoki117 and Chrome-MMVII.)

    First Published
    5th May 2013
    Last Modified
    5th May 2013

    Three missing pieces, two loving alicorns, and a single stupid decision that will set young Princess Cadence on a fresh new course.  Story One of the "Cadance of Cloudsdale" cycle.

    First Published
    27th Dec 2012
    Last Modified
    27th Dec 2012

    Waking up in an alternate universe in which you are a supervillain can be hard.

    Finding out your friends are rebels trying to kill or overthrow you isn't very easy to deal with either.

    But trying to solve the situation? That's a real horn cracker.

    First Published
    17th Oct 2012
    Last Modified
    24th Apr 2013
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    Filly Cadence turns her first heart.  Part of the "Cadance of Cloudsdale" cycle; familiarity with the previous work is not required.  Thanks to G.M. Berrow for the inspiration.

    First Published
    26th Apr 2013
    Last Modified
    26th Apr 2013

    In an effort to win back his mother's love, a faithful soldier in Luna's Royal Guard agrees to commit a grievous sin by robbing a city of its champion.

    Side-story to Eyes Without a Face (But can be enjoyed and understood if you haven't read EWAF.

    Art by Jiayi

    First Published
    20th Mar 2013
    Last Modified
    15th Apr 2013

    Reader, in ancient days, the old lords of the world numbered in thousands. Then hundreds. Then even less.

    Now, they are found only in tapestries and fanciful ballads.

    The creatures are all vanished. All but one.

    Rumors say there are more of him, somewhere far away. A young and supposedly gifted mage called Star Swirl, and Heartstrings, a gentle spinster have joined him on a journey to find the rest.

    First Published
    6th Oct 2012
    Last Modified
    12th May 2013