When Twilight Sparkle was just a kid, her best friend was a girl named Sunset Shimmer. Though their friendship had a bit of a rocky start, they quickly became inseparable, no matter how much everyone thought of them as ‘weird’. They were there for each other.

Were.

Years after the tragic accident that tore them apart, Twilight is determined to move on from her loss, and she sets off on an independent research project to investigate the strange happenings at Canterlot High. Little does she know that she will soon come face to face with what appears to be a literal ghost from her past.

Coverart by Kare-Valgon. Chapter illustrations by Zorbitas.

Edited and Pre-read by Dubs Rewatcher, r5h, and Kalan.

Takes place after Rainbow Rocks, but was written before Friendship Games and does not take it into account.

Chinese translation

Print copies now available.

While tearfully repairing the wall she destroyed, Sunset Shimmer can't help but reflect on what a horrible person she is. Convinced she'll never be forgiven by her peers, and unsure if she's even worthy of it, she's visited in the night by one of the last people she expected.

All credits for cover art go to xebck
Original story idea was Alphamon_Ouryuken's.

Long ago in the magical land of Equestria, the righteous King Sombra ruled the Crystal Empire in peace, but there was a time when three others also ruled along side him. Chrysalis, his beloved - who went into hiding because of a curse placed on her - along with Celestia and Luna - who sadly became drunk on their own power, and he was forced to banish.

A thousand years later, his prized student Sunset Shimmer is given the task of make sure the Crystal Faire goes as it should, as well become more social with the citizens, but sadly that task is derailed by the disappearance of the Crystal Heart, and the return of Daybreaker and Nightmare Moon!

Now Sunset must find a way to stop the two tyrannical Queens before they bring the Empire to ruin! But she might need a little help . . . from the most unexpected sources . . .

Christmas is quickly approaching in Canterlot City, and the girls are all excited for their holiday plans. However, they begin to notice that Sunset isn't so enthused, and quickly figure out it's because of how lonely she's always been during the winter holidays. Thus, the girls decide to throw her a special Hearth's Warming-themed party, with the help of Princess Twilight Sparkle. Will they succeed in getting Sunset into the holiday spirit?

Now has a group reading headed by Ice Gaze:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4

After the last battle with Stygian, Starswirl finds himself lost and alone not only in a different dimension, but also in another timeline.

Now he must discover a way to contact the other pillars and more importantly what happened to the Pony of Shadows to ensure at least he has been sent to limbo. But in order to accomplish his objective he must first seek help from the inhabitants of this new world.

Of course he did not count on finding some fellow Equestrian creatures among them. The problem is that one of them might be not so happy to see him again.

Ancient Egypt, the land of the scorching Sun and myths and legends going back centuries. And now the home of one Sunset Shimmer, a refugee of Equestria and now the personal consort of one Queen Somnambula.

Of course, if one certain Snake of Shadows and Chaos has anything to say about that, Sunset's happiness won't last. Now, it's up to Somnambula to take on the hardest challenge she's ever faced. Her country, or her love?

Written for Oroboro's Sunset Shipping Contest: Journeys.

Written with help from Thunderclap.

(Featured? Wow... Wasn't expecting that.)

One of the most painful parts of growing up is change. It's inevitable. People (and ponies) become different as time passes, and it puts an incredible strain on relationships.
Sunset Shimmer knows this all too well.
When Twilight brings up the past for Sunset, it's about as hard to relive as she expected.
Written for Everfree NW Scribblefest 2017.

Sunset sits alone in a coffee shop, nervously awaiting her friends' arrival. Despite everything they've been through in the last few months, she can't help but feel like she was making a huge mistake. For what she was about to tell them could make or break their friendship.

Cover Art

Princess Twilight Sparkle has granted her student, Starlight Glimmer, a few extra days in the mirror world to get to know everyone – and hopefully learn a couple lessons of her own along the way. With newfound friends like Sunset Shimmer by her side, she’ll have nothing to worry about while she explores the strange sights that await her.
...Right?

Takes place directly after "Mirror Magic", but viewing that isn't required to properly follow what happens here.

Proofread and Edited by ChudoJogurt.

Twilight is preparing for her first date with Sunset, and she really doesn't want her friends to know about it. Of course, they find out anyway and distract her from her preparations. But then, finally, it's time for the date to begin...