Some days, it feels like the sky itself is falling.
After the destruction of Applejack's prized tree Bloomberg, Braeburn find himself caught between allegiances to his friends, and to a helpless pony who appeared as if from nowhere. Not to mention the suspicious actions of the buffalo, and the recent string of earthquakes rocking the desert. Mixing classic wild western adventures with magic and fantasy, The Outlaw, The Star, and the Big, Big Sky tells a story of revenge, redemption, and how the best of intentions can lead to the destruction of the very ground upon which we all stand.

This story was originally started in 2011, shortly after finishing my first story, Macintosh. While Macintosh was a slower paced character study of the Big Mac himself, The Outlaw, The Star, and the Big, Big Sky aims to tell a story full of fairy tale adventure and deadly desperados. 6 Chapters were written, with an extra unfinished chapter recently uploaded, containing a flashback to Braeburn's childhood showing just how dangerous and bloody the untamed deserts can be.

12 years on, I'm hoping for any and all thoughts and feedback on this story. I would love to continue writing from where it was left off, but life is busy and I may not have the time. But if the interest is there, I would at least love to engage and discuss what could have been, and maybe make the time to finish it.
Thank you kindly, and watch out for shooting stars.

For now, this could be considered an alternate universe fic, though until it's finished it's hard to say how well it would fit in with established canon.

Cover art elements made with AI (Bing Copilot) then tweaked and photoshopped together by me.

Meditations on banishment, society, guilt, and divinity — all explored through the lens of a broken relationship between two goddesses.

The first chapter was originally published as a chapter in Missing Pages & Scrawled Footnotes on September 3rd, 2016. It has since been revised and expanded. The third chapter was also originally presented as a chapter in the same anthology on April 27th, 2019. Contribute to the TVTropes page!

A vicious thunderstorm wracks a desert in Equestria. Torch is flying in said storm and is struck, holding a precious gem that mattered the most. Meanwhile Thunderhooves and his wife are dealing with a pregnancy while the world around them is storming. This is how they meet, in a show of strength where none was thought to be found.

A strength that Little Strongheart knew all too well, a strength that bore fruit from something so fragile and so small, yet it was the strongest one of them all.

Written as a Gift for TCC56

Prereader: Soaring

Editor: Dreams of Ponies

Art credit: https://www.deviantart.com/huussii

Arizona and her family, after a long journey, have made it to Appleloosa. But this young cowgirl isn't satisfied settling down with ranch life. Meeting the local Braeburn, along with Sheriff Silverstar and Little Strongheart. These four are keen on stopping a rough-and-tumble gang in a recent string of train robberies.

This story is part of the Travelers Tales side story collection and canon to The Equestria Chronicles. But you DO NOT have to read those stories to enjoy this one.

Written by me and https://www.fimfiction.net/user/174091/ponyfag-not-brony

Long ago, before the ponies came to this land, the buffalo roamed free across the hills and plains, and the stampedes could run from mountain to sea without fear.

In those days, a buffalo brave, Falling Rocks, became legend. Come, listen to the tale of how he saved his people.

A story of buffalo mythology.

As seen on Equestria Daily.

Entry for the Outside Insight Equestria Daily Summer Fanfic Contest.

There is now a Spanish translation of this story, courtesy of Spaniard Kiwi

This is an alternative narrative based around the storyline of season 2 episodes 25-26 A Canterlot Wedding.

When Shining Armor banished Twilight from his wedding, she returned distraught to Ponyville, but she soon got to hear about the changeling invasion of Canterlot.

With the help of some unexpected allies, she returns to try and put everything right.

*** featured at #4 12/6/19 - 12/7/17 - thank you all! ***

This story is a sequel to Just Weep

When Celestia unexpectedly falls sick in the middle of the desert, it's up to a young Luna to somehow obtain medicine for her sister. She must brave the sands of the desert alone. During her journey, she learns that the medicine she seeks is farther away than she ever thought.

Proofread by Kirito-Persona and edited by TCC56. This story can be treated as a stand-alone installment. Rated T and 'Narcotics' for significant amounts of dramatic elements and a brief moment of accidental drug use. Contribute to the TVTropes page!

This story is a sequel to Smolder gets arrested

Sandbar did not expect to spend his summer break in tense political negotiations, but here he is. Fighting not only against experienced and manipulative politician on the other side of negotiating table, but also his own doubts and low self-esteem.
Out of these two, politicians may prove to be easier opponents.

After a tragic series of events that brought him to Equestria, a man is provided a new chance at life unlike anything imagined possible. Adopted by ponies in Dodge Junction, he grows up to develop a deep connection with, and strength from Equestrian magic, such that could rival any threat ever known in history. This inspires both awe and wonder, as well as fear and doubt by ponies around him. Despite wishing to stay at his newfound home of Cherry Hill Ranch, and away from public attention, the man must embrace his call to offer Harmony's magic towards those in great need.

What's one more Human in Equestria story gonna do? Let's see how it goes.
Deeply inspired by Destiny Chaser's Brighter Horizons!
God Bless any and all who are slightly interested to read this.

Time Turner comes to Rockville on official geological business; unfortunately that business involves greenlighting a project to destroy the Painted Hills, a local natural wonder and a fondly remembered foalhood locale of local rock farmer, Maud Pie. Unhappy with his assignment, Time seeks Maud's help in saving the landmark by uncovering an ancient secret. The more time they spend together in the hills, the more their weirdness seems to fit together... Oh, yes and Maud's pet rock turned jealous ex, Boulder is trying to kill them which appears connected to it all in some strange way.

Maud Pie x Dr. Whooves

The 'sex' tag is purely for some innuendo but the story does contain hot fossil collecting action.

Judge's Pick in the May Pairings Contest 2022.

Cover by me, as always.