Twilight's first Winter Wrap Up in Ponyville had a rocky start. Things took a turn for the better when she assumed control over the planning and organization, but after a stressful morning and with an all-nighter in front of her, she was afraid it might all be for naught. Luckily Applejack was there and knew Twilight needed a chance to take a break and recharge.

She needed a visit to the Thinkin' Spot.

Editing by Formerly Committed and JetstreamGW.

Rainbow Dash doesn't do sappy. Mushy, cute, sweet, and romantic are also totally out. So of course she has a crush on an awesome pony who's none of those things: Applejack. Now she just has to find a not-mushy, not-romantic, totally cool way to tell her.

A trip for two to an island paradise seems like the perfect time. Swimming, volleyball, jet skiing, snorkeling-- plenty of chances for a really awesome moment. But when her dumb feelings only let her see sappy romance at every turn, her nightmares might just ruin everything.

(A retelling of Sleepless in Ponyville for Skeeter the Lurker's Switcheroo contest.)

She could've been many things after leaving Canterlot High. A baker, a comedian, a singer, a professional party planner.

Yet instead, Pinkie chose another path in life. A road nobody thought she would ever travel. For Pinkie Pie, being a police officer is almost second nature to her.

Written for the June 19th short story Writeoff Group event using the prompt "A Matter of Perspective".

"This story is why Schnapps is a bad idea." -- Bradel

We all have vices, but many don't act on them, except in this case.

A man who travels from city to city in Equestria seeks out one more seedy den in order to satiate his desire. He continues despite the judgemental glances other ponies give him, exploiting the desperate, those who have no other options.

He has found none that provides quite as well as Pony Villa, deep in the Fillydelphia alleyways.

This fiction has been edited and rewritten with the help of Silver Scroll. Consider the renew date 08/24/2023

After a greatly gooey Grand Galloping Gala, Discord is looking forward to going back home and relaxing in his chaotic domain. A world totally of his own element and design, he can sit back and think about all the good times he had with Fluttershy, The Smooze and Treebeard (or whatever her name was, for he can't possibly recall) had at the Gala.

There was just one little factor he forgot about. A something that baffles even him. A something that doesn't take a simple 'no' for an answer very easily...

Written for the May 16th minific Writeoff Group event using the prompt "I Regret Nothing".

In a desperate bid for love, Flash Sentry must woo Princess Twilight Sparkle using his exceptional wooing techniques. And it totally, without a single shred of doubt, worked.

Super awesome art from the great and incredibly handsome Magello.

Twilight discovers that a new tea shop has opened up in Ponyville with an owner a bit on the tyrannical and overlordy side. However, business seems to be booming, even if the proprietor is still totally evil... with his prices!

Big thanks to my editors Majin Syeekoh, Skeeter The Lurker, and Themaskedferret for all their wonderful help!

The awesome cover art can be found here.

Princess Luna raises the moon. She had not done it for a thousand years, and even after over a year of returning to doing so, it does not come quite so easily.

Princess Celestia raises the sun. She raised the moon for her sister when she was in exile. She worries just a bit too much about her little sister.

Princess Luna has had enough.

Written for the EFNW 2015 Contest.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy share a dance together at Canterlot High's Winter Formal.

Ponies expect certain things from a mysterious shop that appears at the end of a lonely side street, and Old Gob does his very best to provide that experience. The candlelight flickers, a thick layer of dust coats items of dark and fantastic powers, and the door creaks ominously as ponies enter and leave with their purchases to discover the costs and rewards. Of course, sometimes the costs outweigh the rewards.

They certainly did for Twilight Sparkle and her friends. So when they manage to get to the shop right before it closes and disappears, they aren't going to leave until they get a refund.

(Fic contains a small amount of comedic TwiJack shipping.)

Second place winner for the February Writeoff Association prompt "Closing Time."