It's time to learn the secret of what makes today's story great.

Gnosis
[Mystery] • 3,916 words

Life in Canterlot Castle is about more than just the Princesses. Many ponies spend their days working in the palace, toiling with their virtues unsung to keep life humming alone.

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Don't have second thoughts about reading today's story.

Ten Seconds
[Tragedy] • 4,033 words

There's been an accident, in the desert...

Based on Robert Calvert's 1972 poem Ten Seconds of Forever.

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Today's story will éclair-ify what it means to truly have friends.

The Donutier
[Slice of Life] • 13,097 words

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In today's story, take a trip into the future with one of My Little Pony's ant-agonists.

Discord's Ant Farm
[Sad] • 2,619 words

That wacky Spirit of Chaos is at it again...

Except, there's no ponies in the audience.

There's nothing, really. Just an empty, post-apocalyptic expanse.

Nothing, and some ants.

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Today's story will haunt you.

Carousel
[Dark] [Drama] [Horror] • 69,824 words

The Millennial Summer Sun Celebration is only a few years away, but Rarity’s fashion career seems to be ending before she can begin it. Now, she has one last chance to find a place for her talent.

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Today's story aches.

You and Her
[Romance] [Sad] • 7,335 words

[Note: This story contains sexual themes.]

You told me that a young designer from out of town would be coming to stay with us for a few days while she discussed business plans with you. I told you that would be fine, that I wouldn't mind.

I lied.

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It's always a good season to read today's story.

Sundowner Season
[Drama] [Sad] • 21,493 words

With a heavy heart and an empty journal, Rarity heads north.

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Today's story will hit the spot for fans of the MLP movie.

The Sweet Spot
[Drama] • 15,679 words

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Break out from the ordinary with today's story.

Tartarus Island
[Equestria Girls] • 2,904 words

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Dig into today's story.

Petunia and the Coelacanth
[Slice of Life] • 2,705 words

Sometimes young Petunia Paleo's dreams seem impossible.

Good thing dreams are Princess Luna's specialty.

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(RCL NOTE: We’re attempting the hopeless task of choosing the fandom’s Single Best Story™ at a special panel at Bronycon.  Help us pick the competitors!  Details here.  Voting is open until July 13.)

Do not skip today's story.

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The quality of today's story is hard to escape.

Just Dodge!
[Dark] [Comedy] • 9,961 words

Lyra thinks Discord is an idiot for not thinking to dodge when the Elements of Harmony were about to strike him. Discord thinks this is the perfect opportunity for a game.

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Twilight stars — reluctantly — in today's featured story.

Twilight is Annoyed
[Dark] [Tragedy] • 2,429 words

Twilight has been alone for a long time. She's not sure how long anymore, but the color of the sun is giving her some ideas.

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You can count on today's story for a rich exploration of Equestrian history.

Numberography
[Adventure] [Comedy] • 6,896 words

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In today's story, reach back to the fundamental core of My Little Pony: The fertile imagination of horse-loving children.

How Equestria Was Made
[Tragedy] [Sad] [Human] • 14,778 words

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There's no secret to the quality of today's story — just a gripping look at the secrets of a mare facing a life-changing decision.

Ciphers
[Drama] [Romance] [Sad] [Slice of Life] • 6,110 words

Untold luxury and wealth. A place in high society. A life full of the finer things. All this and more await Fleur, but at what cost?

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It's always sunny somewhere in the world, and it's always a good time to dig into the mysteries buried in today's story.

Analemma
[Mystery] [Slice of Life] • 11,639 words

Once every month, a mare appears on a remote beach, far from her home. She plays, she reads, she sleeps, and she wastes precious, precious time.

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Fall into today's story for some gripping drama.

Feathers
[Dark] [Drama] • 2,466 words

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We're grateful our job brings us to gems like today's story.

Now Hiring
[Sad] • 3,602 words

Pear Butter and Bright McIntosh have recently passed. What remains of the Apple Family find themselves in the care of their newest family member. But they can't do everything to provide for the new foal on their own.

An ad is placed.

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Take note of how today's story tips the scales of storytelling quality.

Octaves
[Slice of Life] • 15,097 words

"I'm going to be famous!", "I'm going to be the next big thing!", "I'm going to be a superstar!" Octavia couldn't even count how many times she'd heard her roommate claim that she was headed for fame and fortune.

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