Octavia has always played the piano. From a young age, it was her mother's dearest wish that she would learn, and she couldn't let herself disappoint her mother. So she played the piano. But that isn't to say she wanted to.

This is the story of her life, told by her. It's a story about music, family, and self-discovery.

Written for the /fic/ May Write-Off, in which it came second place (to DuncanR's amazing Erase and Rewind).

Edited by Vimbert.

Being forced to hide who you are from the world is never easy, but what is more tiring is pretending you are everything they expect you to be.

Art edited by: Cloptimist

Preread by: Sunlight , RDT

Edited by: Lysander

BASED on a SONG: Deep Breath

Rainbow Dash and Spitfire have been dating for a while now, and today is the official sit-down meal with the parents. But Rarity arrives with Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo in tow with upsetting news. Rainbow then decides that it's time to call for an emergency friendship meeting. There, after Rarity unveils a long-held revelation, Sunset (struggling with her ptsd) and Twilight leave the room upset for different reasons. Rainbow and Spitfire then take it upon themselves to decode why, and ensure that their friends are all taken care of...

...but can they do so?

/x/x/x/

Part of my Extended Equestria Girls Continuity arc.
Sex tag for mention of sexual activity.
Profanity tag for some naughty words.

This was written in 2018 and uploaded in February 2019 but I didn't publish it until now. Happy Pride 2020 🏳️‍🌈
All bigoted comments will be deleted. This is your warning.

Limestone Pie takes her youngest sister to the Peaks of Peril in search of something important. Marble Pie finds something else.

Collaboration with Short-tale. Based off the prompts "You Shouldn't Let Kirins Lie To You" and "From A Certain Point of View" from Bean's Writing Group Discord server. Thanks to Bean, RDT, Techno Flare, Thesmokingguy, Mykola, and Sledge115 for their feedback.

Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns is the center of magical research in Equestria. Since Apple Bloom developed a love of potion making and an interest in the theory behind magic, she recognizes what an honor it would be to study there. But that would also mean being the only non-unicorn student to ever attend, leaving her friends and family, and moving to a strange city... and that's if she can pass an entrance exam designed to select the most magically gifted unicorns.

Spike has never wanted more than to be Twilight's number one assistant. But when Twilight points out that there's a pony right in front of him who needs an experienced assistant even more than she does, it means considering a life where he's making the most of his talents... but one without Twilight by his side.

For both of them, facing hard decisions are just part of growing up.

Second place winner for the April Writeoff Association prompt "Great Expectations."

Getting into Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns is no easy task. And Sunset Shimmer's chances have just become that much slimmer.

_{Cover Art by Phyllismi}

In the library of Twilight Sparkle's castle, there is a book where none should be. There is no record of it being entered into the collection. It is not in the card catalog. It has never been checked out. Before yesterday nopony knew it existed.

It is the only book she has ever tried to destroy.

Written as an entry in GaPJaxie's My Little Speed Writing Competition, which gives you 60 minutes to write a story based on a prompt chosen by the masses. Join us in the Discord if you're interested in improving your writing skills!

Sometimes we dream in our rest. Sometimes our dream takes us to our rest.

Submission in Luna ascendant speed write at Quill's and Sofa's.

Starlight Glimmer enjoys her visits to the human world. Her friends feed her and she's found all sorts of tasty things she loves! Now Sunset Shimmer's taking her for her first deli experience.

Sonata Dusk used to swim, sing, and snap at fish, until she no longer had fins. Then she learned just how good food could be when cooked (and served with her choice of bread). When Sunset asks her to be Starlight's guide to the carnivore life, how can she pass up this chance?

A Siren and pony might have some things in common, after all.

Set during the middle of S8E1'School Daze', while the School of Friendship is still under construction.

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Written for the May 2020 Pairing Contest!
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Pre-read/edited by Ariamaki and JeNnDyLyOn (Fimfic Link)

Cover art by JeNnDyLyOn (DA Link). Feel free to go full-screen for all the hidden details!

Lightning Dust will never be a Wonderbolt. When she left the Academy, she swore she'd never look back. When the Washouts disbanded, she swore she'd forget about them.

Yet after all these years, against all odds, she finds herself here. At a Wonderbolts show. Just on the wrong side of the glass.

Entry into a Sofa and Quills Speedwriting contest, where it placed first! Written in the span of half an hour (time limit was an hour but I had to go early) with the prompts 'candy' and 'bittersweet.'

Edit: Featured from 4/15 - 4/17 2020, my first time in the box! Thank you!

"Highly Recommended" by Present Perfect!

Featured on Equestria Daily 5/28/20!

Reviewed by Nailah.

Featured in the Royal Canterlot Library. (Site blog 6/19/20)

Reading by Nailah!