Heard from a dwelling not under control,
were giggles and laughter from one zebra foal.

Eager to join an event with his kin,
a colt causes trouble to all those therein.

Surely, a parable must entertain
crusaders with cutie mark plans on the brain?

A fable of foals for Zecora to share,
her audience void of all patience to spare.

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Winner of a Judge Prize for the A Thousand Words Contest II, under the Slice of Life category.

Special thanks to prereaders 6-D Pegasus and Megabrick!
Without whom, I never would have given writing a try.

Cover art created by the incredible b00_j3nnn!

When I was young and things were good, when I wasn't busy with either of my jobs, when it was winter and it was cold and I preferred to stay inside, sometimes I would write. Not much. Not anything long, not anything worth attention. It was a bit childish, really, but I'd write down some amateurish attempts at poetry. I'd write about friendship, and about love.

Nowadays I have more free time than I used to. Sometimes I use some of it to go scrub off moss from where I don't want it to grow. But I don't write anymore.

An entry into the 2nd A Thousand Words contest, under the "Drama" category.

Prereading courtesy of Reviewfilly.

Dinky follows in her mother’s hoofsteps: just a little bit different. So naturally when she finds an interesting frog in the forest, the correct answer is to see where it takes her.

An entry in A Thousand Words Contest II and one of the bronze medal winners in the Slice of Life category.
Reading by StraightToThePointStudio
Reading by Rainbow Infinity Readings

An art critic reviews the art of Canterlot Castle.

He has... opinions. One of them is more concerning to Princess Celestia than the others.

Written for the A Thousand Words Contest II, where it took an Honorable Mention in the Comedy category!

Featured 6/15/2023 - 6/19/2023!

Appearing on Equestria Daily on 6/18/2023, as well as in their 25 of the Best Fanfics for Celestia Day on 6/20/2023!

Reviewed by Loganberry in the blog Louder Yay!, earning a three out of five stars rating!

Reviewed by PresentPerfect to earn a rating of Highly Recommended!

Now with an audio reading by StraightToThePointStudio!

And another one by Pony & Wolf Productions!

Following King Sombra's defeat, a crystal pony contemplates her newfound freedom.

This story was written for the Thousand Words Story Contest . It did not place. This story has dramatic readings by StraightToThePointStudio, Pony&Wolf Productions, and TheQuinch. Thank you to all.

Breathe. In. Out.

Never lose yourself in your yard-crossing yearnings. Always make sure the fire in your heart doesn't burn your lungs.

And most importantly... know that your hoof-falls are for more than just your benefit.

Contest entry for the Autumn Contest of the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting group. Thanks to LostInFandom, Snow Quill, Atom Smash, and Hat Man for pre-reading.

It's a wicked life, isn't it, Trixie?

That's how you really feel, isn't it, Trixie?

You'd like a different life, wouldn't you, Trixie?

Trixie, Trixie, Trixie... if only it were that easy.

Everypony has to live with their mistakes, after all.

Why should you get to be any different?

Thank you to Ice Star, Gay For Godot, and Themoontonite. Love you

Coverart edited from batshaped.

In the aftermath of Nightmare Moon's banishment, Celestia was left with grief. She lost Luna to the Nightmare's corruption, the Castle of the Two Sisters lay in ruin, and the Everfree was scarred by the battle. Despite everything, ponies call on her to lower the moon. So, the Princess is left with the Moon and her grief.

Featured November 17-18, 2022!
Companion piece to Interstellar
Part I in the Royal Pains AU

“I know it is a bad thing to break a promise, but I think now that it is a worse thing to let a promise break you.”

Entry for the Love Contest (in 2020!) for the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting Contest. Thanks to TheLegendaryBIllCipher, mushroom, applezombi, Serena, and Melisse for reviewing!

Also, Happy Halloween, everyone!