Even in our darkest moments, the stars shine coldly down – distant and remote, but bright in the blackness. Refuse them, shut them out, and they remain. Let them in, and they may convince you of the warmth in their embrace.

This is not a story about stars.

This is a story about people and ponies, and what they visit on each other in moments of darkness.

With thanks to Neighrator Pony, Thornquill, Illya Leonov, and the ever-loving Dark River, who put themselves all through pre-reading this.

Inducted into the Royal Canterlot Library, 28 October 2017
Reviewed by Seattle's Angels, 4 November 2017

Now with a Russian translation by Doof Ex Machina.

Oh, Marble, Sweetie. How long can you be like this? If you can't help yourself, I'll have to do it for you, but you may not like who you become.

Art by Violarules

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle get worried when Scootaloo doesn't show up for their planned day of crusading for cutie marks. Naturally they go to Scootaloo's hometown to check on their friend. But the fillies may for once have bitten off more than they can chew.

(This fanfic was written as an entry for EqD's 2012 Nightmare Night Fanfiction contest)

Most ponies assume that something is wrong with Ditzy Do's eyes. Theories range from a head injury to a genetic disorder to muscle damage behind her eye. The crueler folk suggest she's just retarded. Nicer ponies say it's just a party trick she never got tired of.

They're all wrong. They're all very, very wrong.

I discovered the truth one day in conversation with her. One eye would always look at me, and the other would wander. At least, I thought it was wandering. So while we were talking, I followed it. Goddess in heaven I wish I had not. Never follow the other eye. Ever. Because Ditzy Do's eyes work fine.

She's just watching something. That... thing that's always in the corner of our eyes. And if she looks at you with both eyes?

Goddess save you.

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Preread by BrastaAAura17, Chase Cosmicwing and dreamingnoctis. Cover art also by dreamingnoctis. Guy's a bro.

When Scootaloo learns what the Ancient Pegasi did to their foals that couldn't fly, she's afraid the same fate awaits her. A trip to Cloudsdale with her idol Rainbow Dash teaches Scootaloo what her life is really worth. (A response to Rainbow Factory)

In the middle of the night, Rarity is awoken by a noise from downstairs.
But it's alright, because all she needs to do is quickly make sure everything's okay. Then she can go back to bed.
Then it'll be over.

Winner of the horror-themed 4^th Koren's Kontest for the My Little Story Contest writing group. Originally this was done in an hour and unedited. This version here has received some slight refinement. The prompt was 'Mirror'.

Little Wing and Cirrus Ramble are two young ponies, originally from Cloudsdale but spending time nowadays in Ponyville. When a new Daring Do book comes out Little Wing is determined to collect it first from the library.

When Twilight is revealed to be out, they decide to sneak in and snoop around. They promptly find Twilight's secret lab behind some random bookcase. It also contains an evil looking death alter. It's about as stupid as it sounds.

Based on a True Story, as experienced by Tom117z and Skijarama in Legends of Equestria.

To save her sister and her faithful student, Celestia herself must travel into the ancient tunnels beneath the ruined castle in the Everfree Forest. She, and the guards who accompany her, must face the dark, twisting corridors. Still, what was Luna and Twilight's purpose at the old castle? Why were they unable to return of their own accord?

And what watches Celestia from beyond the light's edge?

This story is a sequel to Pinkamena's Awakening

It's been several months since Pinkamena's re-imprisonment, and the residents of Equestria have been working diligently to repair the damages she has caused. But when Pinkie Pie decides that she can no longer accept Pinkamena being trapped again, she seeks help from her friends in order to bring her back to reality. Will others accept her return and help her lead a normal life? Or will she be rejected from everyone and fall into depression and insanity once again?

WARNING: This story will have a few OC's of my friends. They will have an impact on the main storyline, but I promise to make it as enjoyable as possible. Also, if you have read my story "A Wandering Soul", Lilith will make an appearance, but everything that she did in the story will be nonexistent.

One night a mysterious filly named Lilith, wanders into Ponyville. She is then invited by Twilight to come and stay at her library. After questioning, Twilight comes to realize that Lilith has no home, no parents, and no place to go. With no one to look out for Lilith, Twilight takes her in and decides to take care of her from here on out. Little does Twilight know that Lilith isn't an ordinary filly, and she will soon find out when the residents of Ponyville, including her friends, start disappearing one by one.

Special thanks to NicholasLikesPoniez and CaramelSwirls for giving me this beautiful idea for a story!