Sunny gets a glimpse into Izzy's rarely talked about foalhood. As she learns just how difficult it was to grow up in a superstitious environment for someone as "different" as Izzy.

Mane Melody survived its first few weeks and a visit from Phyllis Cloverleaf, letting Jazz Hooves finally find her place at the newly opened salon. When she is left in charge on a slow day, a strange customer stumbles through her door. As she gets to know the timid mare, Jazz discovers that showing just a little kindness in something as mundane as hoof care can make all the difference in the life of another.

Entry for The Red Parade's May Pairings 2024 hosted by the Original Pairings group.
Edited by: TheAncientPolitzanian
Preread by: Jymbroni, Scriblits Talo, and ItsVelvet
Cover Art: Heartfelt Hooficure by @Marenlicious on Twitter
Commissioned the artwork while at ポニコン11!

Things are normal at the Crystal Brighthouse, but when Misty's notebook starts to burst with poems and writings dedicated to Sunny, a question sends her on a journey within to find the source.

Yesterday, Izzy and Pipp went public with their relationship. Today, they're having they're celebratory date at a cliffside restaurant in Maretime Bay.

Everything is perfect, and Izzy couldn't be happier. But for some reason, Pipp doesn't seem as excited. Just what could be bothering her?

Written for Omegathyst's Hot Pony Summer Contest

Following the events of “Swirlpool Starlight,” Misty is feeling more conflicted about her past being brought to the surface than ever. Fortunately, one pony may be able to help her see the bright side to it all and perhaps help her learn more about herself……

This story is a sequel to The Real You

The idea of there being more alicorns out there is exciting! So why doesn’t Sunny feel that way? What is she worried about?

Going to Zipp, the pony known for bravery, seems like the best decision to quell these concerns.

Can Zipp once again help assure Sunny of a bright future?

And is there more to Sunny’s dream than she initially thought?

(Reading The Real You isn’t required, but recommended)

Featured 3/1/2024

Sleep usually meant a lot of things;

Sleep is what helps one regenerate lost energy. Sleep can relieve stress, letting the body unwind and go into a maximum level of relaxation. 

But sometimes, sleep could encourage the opposite. In some unfortunate cases, sleep can bring unsettling events. 

Nightmares. 

When experiencing these, one can feel helpless, stressed, and have a loss of control in the situation that they are in. This eventually leads to the body forcing the individual to wake up after a certain level of stress is brought on to them. 

For Zipp, it has continued to haunt her. 

Frustrated, and exhausted, Zipp has no choice but to hope that her dreams fade away.

Audio reading done by StraightToThePointStudio

Cover art done by none other than RainbowFire

This is a short story, with the gang having a sleepover at the Brighthouse, with a particular focus on the dynamics between Misty, Izzy, and Zipp. Tensions rise as Zipp's questioning nature causes friction, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Amidst the emotional turmoil, surprising revelations and personal struggles come to light, ultimately paving the way for forgiveness, understanding, and even a blossoming romance.

Cover art, made with love, done by none other than RainbowFire.

(Set after Cake Dragon)

Sparky was finally able to call Hitch his father!

The excited stallion wasted no time in teaching his son the names of the rest of his friends.

He seems to have them all known easily, so why is he always calling Zipp mama?

Featured not even an hour after posting

“I actually feel really sorry for you.”

What if those words actually meant something to Opaline? What if the love of a daughter was able to break through her mother’s icy cold heart? With all of Equestria on the line, Misty is forced to confront Opaline in Zephyr Heights, and reveal the truth of her allegiances with the ponies. But one key sentence might be the difference between condemnation and redemption….

A/N: Featured On The Top of Fimfiction’s List of Stories On The Homepage: December 17, 2023