Twilight isn't feeling well, and unfortunately, that's all anypony knows. Her best friends try to understand, but even they are at a loss. That is, until a petty theft of Twilight's personal diary leads them on the track they least expected.

Art by: up1ter

Featured on: Equestria Daily

What's it like to live in Canterlot, home of the princesses, assorted renowned celebrities and sophisticated ponies?

Well, it all comes down to who you are, really - and if you happen to be a fairly ordinary earth pony, you can get on with life quite easily with few distractions.

But what happens when life plays you an interesting hand, and suddenly you're thrown into the spotlight?

This is a tale of the everyday, and how it can turn from ordinary to extraordinary with a twist of chance.

This is a tale of friends, of laughter, of love and of life.

This is a tale of who we are, and how we got here.

This... is Sketchy Salad Symphony.

A man is found beaten to death. The weapon appears to be...hooves? The Equestrian Royal Intelligence Service cooperates with human law enforcement to solve the murder.

MLP crosses over with NCIS.

After the battle against the invading changelings is won, Twilight believes that everything is fine. A dose of reality proves her wrong, and she must now come to terms with thoughts that plague her mind regarding the fake Princess Cadence and the one she remembers from long ago.

Princess Cadance drops in on Twilight Sparkle in a surprise visit. The two old friends, now sisters-in-law, spend a day together in the town of Ponyville, reflecting on memories of their pasts. Along the way, some new revelations work to forge a stronger bond between them.

Featured at The Round Stable on May 10, 2012.
Featured at Canterlot's Finest on December 1, 2013.

This story is Complete!

In the wake of Discord's return to stone and a restored peace to Equestria, the world is again plummeted into darkness as an ancient, forgotten evil returns. Celestia and Luna quickly find themselves forced into a deadly tournament, as Twilight and her friends race against time to save them.

Although this story features Pen Stroke's Nyx (Past Sins), this story itself is not related to Past Sins, nor does it require a reading of Past Sins.

Applejack's life isn't exciting, harvesting apples from sunrise to sunset. But when a crazy stallion she met as a filly comes crashing back into her life, the farmpony is whisked away on an adventure dating back to the beginning of Equestria itself.

A sequel has been written, called Discord and Time.

Pinkie Pie visits the local convenience store and discovers Red Pegasus, which 'Gives you WIIIINGS'.

Herein you shall read the most terrifying story ever written and read by Bronies anywhere and everywhere. Cupcakes have nothing on the horror I will bring into your minds with this story. Be glad and pray to Celestia in thanks that this is only fictional.

*Note, this is NOT a Grimdark*

At first, Twilight doesn't understand why Princess Luna wanted them to watch the coming eclipse together - but as it turns out, Luna has something very important to ask of her. For Luna fears always being known as the cold and distant Princess of the Moon, incapable of forming true connections. Can Twilight help her, or will Luna be forced to grow resigned to what appears to be her fate of eternal isolation?

=====Originally Written February 2012===== EQD Post=====
After overwhelming Ponyville's mayor, the main six must fill in as she takes a much needed vacation. Yet, only one pony can take the title of mayor at one time. Which of our favorite ponies will be the first substitute mayor? How long will she be able to last before passing the job to somepony else? And in the end, will Ponyville survive long enough for its real mayor to return?

This story was written as a prize commission for the Smile Album Charity Event. The original prize was one by Stormy Seas and he provided the original premise for this story. He always wanted a story that could be shared and enjoyed by everyone, so be sure to thank him if you know him.