Vinyl is quite happy with her life. A minor secretary, she lives her life one day at a time, thoroughly determined to not let a good memory pass her by.

Octavia hates her life. She's the conductor of the orchestra she's played in for years, and suddenly realizes she hates everything about it. She just wants some freedom, some joy, something to smile about.

Fate brings these two together, and you get the auspicious opportunity to read their story.

picture is from derpibooru, artists tag ujey02.

In a sunburned Equestria, Rarity leads the pleasant life of a clothier in the tiny town of Spurhoof. She’s got a successful business, a capable assistant, and the respect of the place she’s called home for six years. Maybe she never achieved her foalhood dreams of fabulosity, but at least she’s comfortable. What more can a mare ask for?

Then a band of outlaws decide to pay Spurhoof a visit, and their leader’s eye has settled upon Rarity. Soon she’ll have to fight not only for her life, but maybe her very soul. Will her diamond turn dull under the hot Equestrian sun, or will adversity make her shine all the brighter?

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Inspired by Fallout: Equestria and the song Bulletproof Heart by My Chemical Romance.

Other stories inspired by music:
Escape
Ordinary World
Bed of Roses
Drops of Jupiter
How to Save a Life
Forgive Me, Friend
Time for Tea

A big thanks to my brainstorming fellow and ever-awesome friend SorenPixels, who has helped me ponder the plans for this story since its inception.

Additional kudos to Danger Beans and Cerulean Voice for their help with the first few chapters.

Big thanks to the fantastic author Viking ZX for taking time out of his busy schedule to be my Alpha pre-reader.

Last but certainly not least, my gratitude to my gang of Beta pre-readers: Babroniedad, Lord-Commander, Merc the Jerk, Snowybee, Soge, and Wanderer D!

I was not prepared for the absolutely stunning world building or the incredibly well done characters. [...] This is a work of absolute art. — Equstarte Marine Sebaste

Reading and re-reading (and re-reading) this story was an amazing experience. It will always be one of my favorites! — Wanderer D

I dare say this is a masterpiece of the fandom. — FanOfMostEverything

It's a gorgeous, vivid-drawn setting you've crafted for this, and it hits its gritty Western beats and epic scope with aplomb. Rarity's character journey in this is a stellar one, and her gradual sink into (and recovery at the brink of) [...] darkness was wonderfully and believably told. — Carabas

Cover art commissioned from the fantastic bakki, with title work generously donated by Novel-Idea.

This story is a sequel to Daring Do and the Legend of the Kirinstone

A.K. Yearling is summoned to Canterlot to embark on an expedition to investigate reports of floating ruins over the Southern Sea, where she finds both ancient history and a villain who's been waiting for the perfect chance to strike.

Written as a birthday gift for PonyJosiah13, who also helped with proofreading and planning.

Inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Again, no, not a crossover.

Additional notes (spoilers):

Beelzebub, Azazel, and returning demons inspired by the game Helltaker.

Some airship designs inspired by the Super Mario Bros. games.

After Kion discovers his new destiny as leader of the Lion Guard after experiencing the Roar of the Elders for the first time, he assembles his friends Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, and Ono to be a part of his team, but his father King Simba did not approve of his decision leaving his son downcast that his father doesn't see that he is taking his new role and responsibilities seriously.

As soon as Kion wanders off on his own he discovers a magical portal that leads him to a new world where magical ponies that include unicorns, pegasi, and earth ponies exist in with his best friend Bunga tagging along for the ride. There they meet Twilight Sparkle, the protégé of Princess Celestia, who arrives in Ponyville to prepare the Summer Sun Celebration. There they would also meet Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie along the way.

However, a new threat is on the rise as Nightmare Moon, the villianous mare from a book Twilight has read about prepares to plunge Equestria into an Eternal Night as she abducts Bunga. Seeing the world and his friend in danger, Twilight and Kion together, along with their companions journey to the old Castle in the Everfree Forest to find the Elements of Harmony in order to stop her as Kion attempts to prove to his father that he is worthy of his position as the Lion Guard's fiercest, rescue his friend, and help Twilight save Equestria.

Ghost Pepper dreams of many things. Dreams of being a noble in Manehatten's bureaucratic table. Or a royal knight, tasked with defending the throne and the princess. Or perhaps finding the one pony he can call a friend. He dreams big. Yet when he awakens, he finds himself struggling with the everyday menial hum drum tasks of cleaning the orphanage's halls, rooms and only getting scraps of the food from the other colts and fillies.

Ghost Pepper dreams big. But a wakening nightmare haunts him. One that he can't help but finding himself in over and over. If he is to overcome this nightmare, he not only requires the help of three curious fillies, but a royal alicorn who walks the Dream Plane.

Now with cover art by Little Tigress!

Octavia is a high-class pony. Fine alcohol is her wont, and uncouthness her intense chagrin. Such is her surprise to find herself lumbered with an insufferable oaf of a DJ pony. However, sometimes these situations work themselves into a satisfactory ultimatum all the same.

This story is a sequel to Healing for a Spell

Twilight Sparkle, after a week-long stint with Hawkeye, BJ, Charles, and the rest of the M*A*S*H 4077 following a teleport circumstance, feels relaxed to finally be home. However, spending a week in a place of war mentally changed her, steeling her resolve on wanting to keep Equestria as safe as possible to prevent the same from breaking out in her homeland. Hoping to have a chance to mentally unwind, that plan is soon derailed by news of multiple villains wanting her turned over to them. Now, with a newfound will, and a stronger magic reserve the Princess of Magic must rely on her new friends once more to save all she holds dear no matter the cost.

Written with permission from Muse Scroll aka King Phoenix Embers.

On a patrol through the White Tail woods, Twilight comes across a dying changeling. Torn between giving up the drone to the guards or leaving it in the inhospitable wilds, Twilight reluctantly takes the drone in. As it awakens she realises that the drone was a blank slate, with no connection, no 'programming' guiding its functions. So Twilight sets out to teach this changeling about the world, one hoof step at a time.

Rated Teen for slightly mature themes involving ethical dilemmas.

If Word Worthy stopped editing for me, I'd likely wind up as a grammar-less hack. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Soarin. A household name across Equestria. One of the fabled Wonderbolts, Soarin has no shortage of fans, of both the male and female variety, not to mention those that supposedly love him. But there's something different about this one, about these letters. For one thing, they're not in envelopes and, let's get real, who sends scrolls anymore?

In a tale where Anonymity is considered everything by the young, lovestruck mare, will she ever be able to reveal herself to him in time to court him properly? Does she even stand a chance? What is she hiding that is so important that she cannot reveal herself? Will the author ever stop asking these stupid questions?

Canon to the Demonheart Sub-verse. Not an official part of the storyline, occurs after "Pyrophobia."
Sequel can be found here:
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/42725/Ghosts-of-Skeleton%27s-Past

Humans had barely been spoken of by Ponykind since hundreds of years ago. The Ponies did not believe in such beasts, not even Princess Celestia who only heard of them in songs and tales of old.

But, the Human race was very old. They were know to be frightening, strong, and ruthless only fighting for what they believed in being true. But, still the ponies did not believe in such a race. Celestia being skeptical did make a promise that if she ever found a nation of human's she would conquer it immediately since the humans are seen as a threat to her ponies. Her skepticism might just pay off as she soon finds out of a nation in the Northern half of the continent near Equestria. Will the humans be able to defend their nation against Celestia's aggression? (American Civil War Scenario Side: Union) (This Story will start somewhat similar to that of Facing Southern Thunder but will ebb out as the story progresses) (There will be battles don't worry)

Also read my other story:

Facing Southern Thunder

(Author's Note: I am a huge Civil War Buff. But, this story will not focus on the political issues during Civil War but instead focus on the presidents, generals, and their armies during the Civil War.)