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Octavia's new to Ponyville, and she just bought a used couch.  As it turns out, she has to move the heavy thing clear across town on her lonesome.  That isn't the problem.  The problem is these damn crazy ponies who won't stop pestering her.

Cover Art by faloxx

"My handsome little cherub, close your eyes.

Mommy's going to give you clear blue skies.

So you’ll laugh and dance and play in the air.

And sing the song of angels everywhere."

Most of the time, Applejack is honest.  A lot of times, she's a dependable pony.

Then, sometimes, she's full of militant squirrels piloting her in a war with the Chipmunk Confederacy over a sacred acorn.

Scootaloo has always looked up to Rainbow Dash as a mentor or an older sister.  So, when Rainbow Dash promises to give Scootaloo flying lessons one afternoon, it makes the little filly's entire day.

The sad thing about promises, though: just like bodies in gravity, they can shatter.

Rainbow Dash turns thirty, and it's just like any week, month, year, or decade of her life.

Rainbow Dash just wants a bottle of Dr. Pony from the vending machine.  Is that too much to ask?

When the Cutie Mark Crusaders dig up an ancient magical artifact, they unleash a spell on the town that allows everypony to see a "lie meter" floating above each other's heads. While attempting to solve the mystery, Twilight Sparkle has to analyze the tenuous balance between friendship and honesty. She doesn't like what she finds.

Based on a story idea conceived by theworstwriter

Written and posted with his permission

Princess Luna visits Scootaloo in her dreams, telling her to face her fears again... and again and again and again and again and...

Special thanks to Spotlight for the cover art.

Bon Bon reflects on her companionship with Lyra.

After receiving an urgent letter from Princess Celestia concerning a grave danger to Equestria, Twilight Sparkle undergoes a crisis of faith.  Can she perform a grim task for her beloved mentor, even if it means sacrificing all that she cares about?

Based on a story prompt by TraleRayne.  Extra special thanks to Dream of Ponies and Noble Jury.