Taking a cue from the thoroughly enjoyable Miyajima, this is a storehouse for short tales that don't warrant being separate.

Sweet Temptation [Comedy][Slice of Life]: Dinky Doo matches wits with a worthy muffin opponent.  Written for a d'aww fic contest with a 1k word limit.  This has 999.  Yah!

The following 6 were written for a microfic contest here, here, and here:

In Need of Healing [Sad][Slice of Life]: Sometimes Nurse Redheart is the one who could use a little care. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Finished 2nd of 32, won Judges' Pick.

The Voice of Reason [Slice of Life]: Somehow, Dinky always knows just what to say. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Finished 4th of 32, won Readers' Pick Runner-Up.

At Close of Day [Slice of Life]: Luna has a conversation with an old acquaintance. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Tied for 7th of 32, won Judges' Pick Runner-Up.

To Those Who Wait [Romance][Slice of Life]: Twilight takes romance into her own

hooves. Maybe she didn't need to. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 7th of 32.

Playing Dress-Up [Slice of Life]: Rarity wishes her friends knew how much of herself she puts into her creations for them. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 10th of 32.

A Tight Spot [Comedy][Slice of Life]: Something strange is going on with Applejack. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 10th of 32.

The following 3 were from the same contest, but written under a different name.

Absolutely Anonymous [Slice of Life][Comedy]  Spike's having a little too much fun writing those shipfics. prompt = Not what it looks like. Finished 3rd of 32.

The Night Watch [Silce of Life] Sometimes Miss Smarty Pants is the one who looks after Twilight. prompt = Whispers in the Dark. Finished 9th of 32.

Treehouse of Horror [Dark] Something seems off about Fluttershy's home tonight. prompt = Not what it looks like. Finished 12th of 32.

The following 2 were entries from  Ponychan's /fic/ mini write-off #1. Prompt = What lies beneath.

Teacher's Pet [Slice of Life][Sad] A good teacher shouldn't play favorites. Finished 3rd of 36

Canon [Slice of Life] Derpy really likes Octavia's music. Finished 10th of 36.

The following 2 were entries from Ponychan's /fic/ mini write-off #2. Prompt = The price of a dream.

Perchance [Slice of Life][Sad] Derpy Hooves, star athlete. Finished 2nd of 38.

A Sister's Pride [Slice of Life] Applejack just might be the one most looking forward to the day Apple Bloom gets her cutie mark. Finished 9th of 38.

This was from another of Tactical's minific contests here and here.

Luck of the Draw [Slice of Life][Sad] Derpy always loves attending the Summer Sun Celebration, and it's her year to shine. Prompt=And They Danced. Finished 1st of 12.

Twilight Sparkle has defeated Discord, but she lacked the discipline to do a proper job of it.  He's ready for a rematch, but he's recruited three ponies to be his unwitting minions, and nopony will know he's behind it until it's too late.  Everypony is in for some serious mind games.

"Strong" is definitely a word that describes the Apples, and their family bonds are one of their biggest strengths. But Applejack will need to show her vulnerable side to get the most out of this day.

With her friends' help and a few cracks in her armor, Applejack is going to make this Mother's Day the best one yet.

Cover art by Conicer

Thanks to Cassius, Filler, Corejo, Uma, Dublio, and Compendium of Steve for reviews/feedback.

Spike would like to indulge in a little late-night storytelling. If he could just get a little bit of privacy, he might churn out his masterwork. A sharp quill, a bottle of ink, and a head full of ideas. If only that owl would mind his own business.

Thanks to Uma for rough draft feedback.

Much to her surprise, Pinkie Pie has discovered that the pen is a mighty tool, indeed. When she first tried her hoof at writing, she had no idea what the consequences might be. Now, more is at stake than she ever could have imagined.

Now on Equestria Daily!

Revised version of the third-place winner in /fic/ write-off #3 here and here.

"Author, author!" is often shouted by appreciative audiences at the premiere of a musical or play when the writer is known to be in attendance and they wish him to take a bow with the cast.