Opals form from layer upon layer of microscopic silica spheres, the countless reflections brought on from eons of accretion giving impressions of nigh-infinite depth. Because there isn't a single crystal structure, they are more fragile than other gemstones, and can crack due to sudden changes in pressure or temperature.

Opaline Arcana is formed from layer upon layer of mental instabilities, the countless delusions brought on by eons of isolation giving impressions of nigh-infinite evil. And she already cracked a long time ago.

Now that Misty feels comfortable enough to discuss the topic, her new friends will find out just how deep the damage goes.

An ineligible entry for Imposing Sovereigns IV, using the prompt Opaline/Loyalty, set around Chapter 5 of Make Your Mark.

This story is a sequel to Eyes So Dark

In an attempt to relieve her boredom as a prisoner, Rarity convinces Empress Andromeda to let her tag along on a trip to an abandoned town–a town Rarity will discover is a graveyard in more ways than one.

Takes place in an AU by Maximasmac. Artwork is also by Maxima.

What does it mean to have everything you want?

This story was written for the 2023 'A Thousand Words' contest in the 'Drama' and 'Experimental' categories. If you enjoy this story and would like to receive one of your own, see here for more details.

Fluttershy readies for the most special day of her life... and then she does it again, and again, and again, while her wives watch on helplessly.

An entry for the Polyship Contest.

Prereading and editing assistance by The Sleepless Beholder, EileenSaysHi, Grand Moff Pony, and my beloved.

Also thank you to The Sleepless Beholder and my beloved for editing assistance with the cover art.

After it being a year her best friend and partner was killed in a car accident, Sunset still thinks about Pinkie. And all the things she never got to say. Being desperate and depressed, she picks up drinking.

Sunset found something more than power when she went through the mirror. However after choices and consequences have caused what was once found to be lost. She seeks to reclaim her lost spark. No matter the cost. From the burning of her world to one that she once called home. She seeks to return to her loves side. This is the aftermath of these actions told to the grave of someone who is no longer here.

Raven Inkwell has been the royal aid to Celestia for all her life. Now that Twilight has taken the throne, she too will learn to harness the gift that Raven has to offer. But what exactly is Raven? And why has nobody bothered to ask this before?

A commission for Snow Quill, who also did the art!

A class field trip gets the Cutie Mark Crusaders talking about their parents. And an off-hoof comment by Apple Bloom gets Scootaloo wondering about something. She goes to Applejack to commiserate.

Revolves around S9E12, The Last Crusade, though that's maybe a spoiler.

Applejack tells her family about her new relationship. It doesn't go well.

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Rated Highly Recommended by PresentPerfect!

This story is a sequel to Hate Me, Hold Me

The only reason Wallflower made it this far is because Sunset was always there when she needed her. How can she possibly win a fight against herself when Sunset's away?