Starmare, the patron guardian of Opal City, once stood for truth and justice. She fought for the needed, bringing light among the darkness, until she disappeared. Since then, ponies have forgotten there was an age of wonder. They have forgotten to look up in the sky.

Now, here in Manehattan, meet Trixie Lulamoon. She used to be a star too, in her own way. But just as even the greatest star has to burn off, so did Trixie. She ended up in the city's scrapyard, trying to make a living among the iron and rust that is her home now. Trixie pass her nights looking up in the sky, hoping for a better day to come.

When Manehattan gets hit by the evils of the past, Trixie's life will change forever and ponies will remember that there's a reason to look up in the sky.

Ever since Princess Twilight Sparkle's coronation, a subtle shadow has loomed over Equestria. As it would happen with such a big change in the world, her new reign has started many smaller ones. Some will be for good.

Some won't.

Trixie has just discovered the emergence of a great evil that's taking advantage of these changes. Such a monster will stop at nothing to grab any power it can.

Unless the magician can stop her.

Two sisters. Ancient power. Sealed evil. Thousand years.

Trixie couldn't care less about ancient history. Or so she thought before she got involved in a tangle of ancient evils awakening, a secret cult preparing for its return, and joining with a group of people who share her same abilities. Now she travels across the world along her newfound companions are the Ash Witches. They look for the only power that could hope to stop this ancient evil.

However, as their trip drives them to the frontier town of Neigh Orleans, they will be stopped by a new menace. A sadistic pair of mercenaries who could stop their mission for good. Trixie can save her friends, but only if she can take the impossible choice.

What will she do?

While Celestia and Luna were the rulers of ponykind of many centuries, they were not the only alicorn leaders of their people's ancient past. Through the power of modern technology, they find a way to restore their father, Solaris, to be able to speak to them once more. As it turns out, this might not have been the best idea.

A take on Humans Acting Villainously: Celestia has won, the barrier and conversion bureaus have wiped away everything humanity had and was.
But uneasy rests the tyrant's crown.
The Newfoals remember legends of things that go bump in the night, and they have decided that now even Celestia must know and fear them too. That there are beings to give even Luna nightmares.
Celestia is merely a Princess, and he is the King.

Yeah! Featured 8/7/14, 8/11/14, 8/12/14, 8/14/14 and 8/21/16. Thank you all.

Arriving in a strange world, you, a musician, stumble upon a unicorn named Tempest Shadow. As you grow closer to her, it reveals a growing love.

Editing done by Applefai

This story is a sequel to To Be Loved III

The past several months since Hearth's Warming have been fantastic for Fizzlepop and James. Their relationship has only grown stronger, and they see each other nearly daily now. However, the last thing Fizzlepop was expecting when she woke up this morning was to feel sicker than a dog.

Luckily, she has James to provide support the only way he knows how.

Starlight Glimmer and Applejack both know they should probably break up.

Silver medalist in the 1000 words contest (group / info). Category: angst

Inspired by the Bleachers song "Stop Making This Hurt" (spotify link) and its music video (youtube link). That's also where I got he cover image!

Thanks to The Sleepless Beholder, Emotion Nexus, and RDT for their feedback and editing!

When the leaves turn golden and crisp,

fried by the Summer Sun to a tender perfection,

the salmon come home to die.

Weird experimental piece that took second place in the Quills and Sofas pegasus contest. The prompts were "broken wings" / "hostile skies". It was originally written in 75 minutes. This version has only received minor grammatical edits.

Read the sequel!

Ever since the sirens overthrew the monarchy in Hippogriffia and cemented their power with their enthralling magic, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata have had nothing but work cut out for them to keep their growing empire of Sirenalia in order and their vision of vengeance on the Pillars in sight. With Northern Zebrica and the Canterbbean under their spell, there is little else to stop them in their schemes. Therefore, it's the perfect time for a break to finally enjoy all the perks of being in charge!

At least, if Sonata could have her way and convince her fellow sirens to chill for once.

Set in the world of the Hearts of Iron IV mod, Equestria at War.

Written for Equestria at War's Sixth Annual Writing Competition.

As always, a massive thanks to Everfree Pony for their assistance with editing the story.

Cover art is Sonata Dusk half-ponified by xbi.