It's almost time for the Grand Galloping Gala, and the Mane Six know what to expect this time. Problem is that neither Applejack nor Rainbow Dash really fit in to an event like the Gala. So, naturally, they decide to have a competition - who can fit in best at the Gala? Will either of them be able to mingle with the Canterlot elite? They have every reason to be on their best behaviour - after all, the forfeit for the loser is almost too terrible to put into words...

Now with a cover picture, hopefully soon with a good cover picture!

When Twilight realizes that everypony has a tale to tell and that anypony could benefit from hearing these, she comes up with an idea: Create an open night where anypony can tell their stories for whoever wants to hear them.

The idea takes off much faster than Twilight anticipated, and soon ponies are practically queueing up to tell all and sundry what they've been through. But what effect will this have on Ponyville's social life, when everypony knows that anytime they do anything, it could be all over town the next week?

Please note that while the story as a whole is intended to be slice-of-life, individual tales may fall into other categories. There may be mild shipping, but this will not be a focus of the story.

This is my first fanfic, so please feel free comment and leave advice or feedback. I want to learn!