Generally speaking, working at the Canterlot City Museum of Science and Natural History is far from the most exciting job in the world. But Maud Pie is fine with that. And on the slow day of the week, she was prepared for a relaxing, low-stress day on duty.

And then Fluttershy came in with a rather pressing emergency.

An entry into the A Thousand Worlds Contest II. Pre-read by The Sleepless Beholder and Dewdrops on the Grass. Very loosely inspired by a true story from Tipper.

Featured on 7/30/23-7/31/23! Now with a reading from StraightToThePoint Studio, and a second reading from Rainbow Infinity Readings!

Work in the orchard had always brought Applejack joy. Seeing her cherished trees grow and her apples shine never failed to put a smile on her face—even if those smiles have grown a little dull as of late. She never once complained about an honest day's work.

But now, like so many times before, she has to visit the one place that appears dark even in the brightest of days. The place that reminds her of her failure.

Written for Bicyclette's second A Thousand Words contest in the category 'Slice of Life'.

Dramatic reading by StraightToThePointStudio.

Thanks to Equimorto and Jessi for proofreading and the Anons of /fimfic/ for giving feedback.

Twilight awakens in darkness.

Written for the second Thousand Word Contest, under the Horror Category!

Thanks to ScarredVirtue for pre-reading!

Now with an audio-reading by Mystery Pony Fiction!

After finding a wounded creature, Fluttershy is forced to learn a harsh lesson about kindness.

An entry for the A Thousand Words II Contest, under the Drama section.

Has a reading by The Mystery Fluttershy Fan.

While renovating her home, Sunny Starscout stumbles upon a hidden letter from her father atop an old worn book.

Now with an audio version!

Dinky follows in her mother’s hoofsteps: just a little bit different. So naturally when she finds an interesting frog in the forest, the correct answer is to see where it takes her.

An entry in A Thousand Words Contest II and one of the bronze medal winners in the Slice of Life category.
Reading by StraightToThePointStudio
Reading by Rainbow Infinity Readings

All Starlight Glimmer wanted to do was fly her kite. Then friendship happened.

An entry in A Thousand Words Contest II
Reading by StraightToThePointStudio

In a secret underground room near the back of Canterlot Castle, a super important meeting is being held. With figures like Princess Twilight Sparkle, Dragon Lord Ember, Queen Novo, and the now-retired Celestia all in attendance, what could have caused such a tense, dangerous meeting to take place?

And why do you have to be caught in the middle of it?!

Your wife, the now-retired Celestia, has been acting strange lately. Tonight, she has something she needs to say, and the look on her face is all you need to know that it is important.

So important, in fact, that the trajectory of your lives hinges on your response.

Rainbow must fight an evil chair that attacks her! (it is very evil)

Written as part of a personal speedwriting challenge with goal of "writing bad intentionally". I didn't exactly succeed but this exists now.

Now with an audio-reading by StraightToThePointStudio!