For as long as she can remember, Applejack has been deathly afraid of deep water.

Rarity wants to know why.

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Inspired by my very own personal fear.

Written for the Halloween in April Horror Contest with the Barcast.

Spectacular reading by ThelifeonCloud9

Fluttershy has always been afraid of the Everfree Forest at the best of times, let alone in the dark of the night; yet this didn't stop her from making her home so close to it in case any nearby animals needed her help. When she hears the sounds of a hurt animal coming from the forest so late at night, her fear again would not stop her from helping the poor thing.

Then the singing starts.

Reading here.
And here.

I swear, every night, I look outside, and I see a pony in the distance.

But every time I look, they get closer.

[Art in cover]

It's a quiet afternoon in Canterlot. Celestia is taking a break from her princessly duties, drinking some tea as it is wont of her to do. And as she sometimes likes to do, when she's relaxing, she's watching the Sun. When you're one of the few who can stare directly at it without hurting your eyes, you might as well take advantage of it every once in a while.

An entry into the 2nd A Thousand Words contest, under the "Slice of Life" category.

Suggestions and prereading courtesy of Reviewfilly.

Audio reading by Lotus Moon.

With the recent popularity of radio in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle decides to use Celestia's own radio station for a book reviewing talk show in between songs. With help from Fluttershy, she's set to begin the first episode with Stephanie Queen's book The Shinning. Too bad it goes terribly wrong.

The eternal night of Nightmare Moon’s reign is a harsh and unforgiving time, and growing food during it proves to be a most difficult affair. When famine hits, Applejack believes she has a good idea on how to fix the problem.

Now with a reading by Skijarama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX1J0EIWPA8

A heartfelt letter to thank her old man, miles away from Ponyville.

YouTube Reading by ObabScribbler

Fluttershy wants to become a tree to be closer to nature and she gets her wish.

Written for the Arboreal Yearnings Contest.

The night after defeating Lord Tirek, Twilight Sparkle speaks with the dead.

Written for the Arboreal Yearnings contest.

Featured on March 6th, 2023!

Reading by Mystery Fluttershy Fan!
Reading by Lotus Moon!

One day while having her cup of tea, Princess Celestia gets angry that her student, Twilight Sparkle knows more than her. Celestia even accidentally smashes her best teacup in anger.

This story now has a reading, provided by Lotus Moon.