Applejack and her family are joined in this year's special apple harvest by Twilight, who's hoping for a nice relaxing evening of apple-picking...

A short random piece with no ostensible moral, unless "Don't think apple picking is easy" counts.

Being kidnapped is the least of Twilight's concerns.

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A normal evening in Ponyville steadily falls into a mystery. The sun has set just like any other day, but the moon never rose to take its place. Even the stars refuse to shine in the sky. With no word from the princesses and most of her friends too busy working to help keep Ponyville functioning, Twilight Sparkle takes it upon herself to get to the bottom of the mystery with a reluctant Fluttershy in tow.

What is causing this phenomenon? And why can't she shake the feeling of being watched?

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Cover Image by BBsArtBoutique.

For all the triumphs and tribulations the Crusaders have faced through the years, it's commonly known they consider themselves sisters between each other.

When a certain day arrives for Applebloom though, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are asked if they'd like to meet their sister's parents, unknowing of the forever lasting impact on their bond in friendship.

Featured August 18, 2020.

When one listens to a piece of music in detail, one must let their mind drift off into the music to allow it to truly feel the emotions of it all.