Minuette has an imaginary friend. At least, that's what everypony else thinks.

When ten-year-old magic student Minuette comes into possession of an antique vanity mirror, she is surprised to discover there is a creature living inside: A bug pony with big fangs and glowing eyes. Most little foals would probably be scared of such a creature, but not Minuette. Armed with a cheerful smile, she decides to befriend the bug in her mirror and uncover the mystery behind his bewildering predicament.

It's just such a shame that nopony else can see him.

First Act Edited by Mister Hypothetical

Second act and on edited by Xanni & Brony2005

This story is part of 'The Bugs in Strange Places' series, whose other entries include The Bug in The Herd, The Bug in The Basement, and The Bug in The Cave. You do not need to read any of these previous stories to enjoy this one, as they are not directly connected.

Inspiration for this story comes directly from this fine individual right here.

[Spoliers for What Lies Beneath]
Cozy Glow DID have a plan in the works. It was simple and it was easy. All she had to do was get it in every creature's minds that their friendship wasn't natural. A fight would occur, she would lead them all to the Tree, and then they could fix all her problems without her having to raise a hoof! With an excuse at the end~!

That was the plan, but Cozy Glow had decided that instead of them finding the place themselves, she would take them to the grate in person. In the end, she accidentally got herself wrapped up into the dark roots below that waited to see what her fears were... and if she could face them.

For more of the story:
Cozy's Dilemma

This story is a sequel to A Test For Cozy

After the young six learn that Cozy Glow has written to Tirek they put a stop to it and go to their professors about the issue. The professors now have to try to figure out a solution to their newfound problem.

How would that story go? Would Cozy truly change her ways or will she still try to gain power to be the most adored empress in all the land? Will the young six or the CMC be able to convince her that her skills lie elsewhere? Only time will tell.

[Spoilers for Season 9 Finale]
The aftermath of the great showdown.

"Don't be like another Cozy Glow."
Every creature who lives in Canterlot has heard the story of the little filly who became a villain through wit and lies alone. She played everyone like a simple game of chess before being tacked on with the rest of the big bad guys and turned to stone at their defeat. From then on younglings were warned that lying would give them the very same fate she endured.

Two troublesome children looked down at Equestrian's history and decided together they should try to alter it. One way or another these two were going to get the power to change everything from the past, present, and future.

Even if it meant making friends with an unlikely character...

This story is a sequel to They're EVERYWHERE!

Update schedule: Hopefully once a week
As always, commenting and engagement is always appreciated and can help steer or polish the story.

Several years after the changeling invasion of Canterlot, queen Chrysalis gets an invitation to attend a cruise followed by a stay in a luxury holiday resort on an island belonging to the Griffon Empire. Supposedly, this is to introduce the new friendly changeling power in Equestria to existing nobility. Chrysalis takes one of the new infiltrators - 93, an old warrior 387, and a group of drones led by 10013 with her.

Chrysalis? Caring for the tiny and easily replaceable drones enough to give a few of them a chill two weeks? 387 doesn't buy it.

There must be something else going on... surely.

While singing her villain song, Opaline accidentally opens a line of communication with Misty. This quickly devolves into a conversation about the aspects of Opaline's songwriting...and, for some reason, movie villains.

(Honestly, this was something that popped in my head. Please don't take it too seriously.)

It’s Hearts and Hooves Day and everyone want Discord and Fluttershy to finally open up their feelings with one another, but some others still think lowly of Discord. After all, why would a graceful butterfly fall in love with a hideous beast?

After helping Big Mac with Sugar Belle, they also help Discord with Fluttershy and Spike with Rarity. Of course, having them help would lead to chaos. Or will it this time unlike with Big Mac and Sugar Belle?

Ghosts of the past continue to haunt Cozy Glow in more ways than one. Not only does she have to adjust to her fate with her newly adopted mother, Princess Twilight, but she also has to rescue her human counterpart from a coma, thus repaying an old debt. As she investigates why this is happening, she gradually realizes that she isn’t the only one who is recovering from a tragic history.

Note: This story can be viewed as a follow up to my earlier stories "Sky Dancer, the First Flying Unicorn", "The Shadow Queen", and "Here I Am" can even be considered an outright prologue to this story. None of these stories are required reading but be warned that this new story has major spoilers for those earlier stories as early as chapter 1.

This story is a sequel to The Equestria Chronicles: Journey Through The Crystal Mountains

As the Equestria's Finest expedition, under the unwavering leadership of Twilight Sparkle, triumphs over one friendship dilemma, their journey extends far beyond the horizon. Their path unfurls toward the enigmatic realms of Griffinstone, Swallowtail, and the fabled Unicorn Kingdom in the distant east. Yet, reaching Griffonia is a formidable quest in its own right, with perilous encounters with pirates, ruthless bandits, and a war-torn continent challenging their every step. Nevertheless, they are not embarking on this odyssey alone. As both familiar and newfound friends rally behind the banner of friendship, all in pursuit of a brighter, more harmonious tomorrow.

Rated Teen for scenes depicting alcohol and tobacco use, implied serious bodily harm, implied/off-screen character death, scenes depicting minor blood and gore, suggestive content, fictional politics, romance, and mild language.

Trigger Warning: Death, Slavery, Shipping . (The triple threat of a lifetime.)

Written by me, and https://www.fimfiction.net/user/174091/ponyfag-not-brony

Chapters 1-7 edited by: https://www.fimfiction.net/user/464444/Silver_Cloudsky27

Currently looking for editors.

This story takes place during season 6 after "Gauntlet of Fire" before 'No Second Prance's' for obvious reasons. Also, the season five finale, the season five episode 'Party Pooped', The season six two-parter, 'The Crystalling,' and the rest of season six onward are not canon to this AU.

Featured on 4/23/2023, (For like five minutes lol.)

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So, I got blasted by some mages in my world, and now I'm in a completely new one. I'm something called a 'kirin', and I've lost my opposable thumbs. Surprisingly, it wasn't a polymorph spell either! My magic has gone completely wack. I burned down a forest. And apparently I'm the first ever Kirin to have alicorn magic, which sounds awesome right? Well, not when you're constantly combusting into flames! I never wanted this! And for some reason these ponies keep treating me so nicely. Even after I keep screwing everything up. How hard is it to act like normal for once in my life?

What? There's nothing wrong with me! Please don't send me back...

Cover art by: Ziper Ace
Featured on: 2023 - 4/13, 4/17, 4/22 and quite a few more... Thanks everyone!