After another stunt gone wrong, Rainbow finds herself cooped up in a hospital room again. But when she ends up getting roomed with a nine-year-old colt, her stay at Ponyville General takes a turn that's worth just a little more than reading a book about an archaeologist.

Sixteen ponies from all around Equestria, from different backgrounds and beliefs. All cooped together in one house, and they can have no contact from the outside world for ninety days. What's at stake? A million bits, and a good deal of pride. Who will win? Who will lose? Can the Princesses' kick their addiction to this cheesy, over the top, terrible reality show? What's more, how will Celestia react when she discovers her star pupil is among the contestants?

If you take this story seriously...then that makes one of us.

Predictions are HIGHLY encouraged. ;)

Twilight Sparkle loves being a librarian. She gets to spend all day surrounded by her favorite things in the world—books—and best of all, nopony ruins it by trying to talk to her (or at least if they do, they have to be quiet about it).

But when the new head of the Equestrian Library Association gives her an ultimatum, Twilight's future as Ponyville's librarian will hinge on her ability to face the most horrifying creatures she's ever had to deal with:

No, not her new boss (who's clearly up to no good). Not the cult of the Dark God Cacophonon. Not even the strange book that won't. Stop. Staring. Worse than all that.

Library Patrons.

Ponies, assorted whatevers, We're gathered here today... For the most insane and explosive wedding you have ever seen.

Know Your Mare-universe is taken to it's greatest and final chapter, the wedding of Chrysalis and Discord. OCs welcomed and canon allowed, there is no holds in this pit of uncontrolled craziness.

Hunger grips at us all... But have you ever been so hungry for one single thing that you were willing to break the laws of reality to get what you wanted? Sunset Shimmer sure did. That's why she embarked on this crazed mission to risk life and limb for her true love: Steak. And, if she happens to find a leather jacket to bring home? That'll just be a bonus.

The suspense! The thrills! The goofy-comedy! All while keeping a horrible secret under it all! What will happen? Find out!

Spin-off of: "Know Your Mare" and "Shimmer, My Big Bad Sis."

Shining Armor explains to his foals how he met their mother by being much too handsome. Well, technically he met their mother when she foalsat Twilight, but, perhaps how he met their mother a second time. And their first date. And the entire story of their marriage.

Hope you kids have a lot of time on your hooves.

The balance of Equestria has shifted far too greatly! Doom is to set upon all of life at any moment and all life will surely end! If you ask me...? This is the best time ever to get your Cutie Mark in planetary safety and escapades. What? You don't want to come? Too bad! Once you're a crusader, you're always a crusader. Every crusader has an obligation to stick it out and make sure every pony gets their cutie mark... Even in life threatening situations.

So, fighting Celestia and stopping the entirety of reality from falling apart? Yeah... That's threatening and every Crusader has to help. Why? They made swearsies.

Apple Bloom - Nothing.
Sweetie Belle - Nothing.
Scootaloo - Nothing.
Rumble - Nothing.
Pipsqueak - Nothing.
Dinky Hooves - Nothing.

Theme Song

This story is a sequel to A Stallion for the Time Being

Minuette likes strong drinks, good-looking stallions, and Twilight Sparkle (who upon occasion has been known to be a good-looking stallion). Oh, and she's the physical embodiment of the metaphysical concept of 'Time'.

Twilight Sparkle likes books, rationally-developed hypotheses, and Minuette (in any form). Plus, she happens to be the incredibly powerful alicorn Princess of Science (totally a real thing).

Together, they have a perfectly happy (if complicated) relationship. But Ponyville has more than its fair share of mysteries, and when trouble comes knocking... Minuette is there to pretend she's not home.

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This story is a continuation of sorts to A Stallion for the Time Being, though reading it is not strictly necessary. These short standalone stories are a change of pace for me, focused on Twilight and Minuette dealing with a variety of supernatural shenanigans. More to come as ideas strike me!

Edited by: Exuno
Preread by: barbeque
Cover image by: Ghost

In a time long past, Cadance lets loose her inner amateur daredevil.
Blueblood reluctantly helps her, because that is what brothers do for their adopted sisters, right?
Course it is! No matter how harrowing, scary, or gulp, messy things get, the prince will always be there for his favorite princess ever!
And she'll return the favor, right?
Sure.

WANTED:

The newly crowned Princess Twilight Sparkle has set up a bold new initiative to discover new magic, and is sending out an open call to the unicorns of Equestria to apply for her research team. No experience in magical theory or research necessary. Enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking a must. The Equestrian government is not responsible for any physical, emotional, or magical trauma experienced during the course of the project or the application process.

Cover art by Page Turner