With nothing happening, no world-conquering villains or Crystal Hearts being shattered and so on, Twilight is bored. She has nothing to do, plainly. But while in the middle of a drab reading session, she notices something doesn't feel right. Not to her, but in the night sky. She can't see it, but she can sense it. Something not from this world has entered her world, and it could be the first ever message from aliens.

And perhaps those aliens are trying to say hello.

(Btw, look up "Pioneer Probe Plaque" if you want the image described here. I can't post the actual thing because of mild nudity in it, but you can search it for context.)

(Review by PaulAsaran!)

After the collapse of a high-rise during the events of "The Mysterious Mare Do Well," Twilight decides that she needs to bring the Architecture industry into the new millennium.

This story is a sequel to Canon Perpetuus, Canon Perpetuus, Canon Perpetuus

Twilight Sparkle, shocked with missing thinking
Sees a thing which did, just now, efface
Itself from all memory and meaning
But just how long has she been in this place?

Twilight Sparkle, shocked with missing thinking
Sees a thing which did, just now, efface
Itself from all memory and meaning
But just how long has she been in this place?

Twilight Sparkle, shocked with missing thinking
Sees a thing which did, just now, efface
Itself from all memory and meaning
But just how long has she been in this place?

Pseudo-experimental literary faffery; a vaguely Gödel, Escher, Bach influenced E-rated horror story in the round.

_{Created for the Thousand Words II contest in the "Horror" category.}

Daring Do cannot believe her luck when she is asked to help explore the most ancient tomb known to ponykind. But terrible danger awaits her, for beneath the earth rests something beyond equine understanding.

Warning: comments contain ending spoilers.

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An alien scientist is startled when Pinkie Pie stumbles across his ship in the woods near Ponyville. For him Pinkie is a problem: he's not allowed to make contact with intelligent natives.

Pinkie Pie is overjoyed when she stumbles across an alien spaceship in the woods near Ponyville. For her the alien is a new friend, to be given a Welcome to Ponyville party with all sorts of treats.

Of course, the alien is really alien- a methane-breather who can't leave his refrigerated ship. His biochemistry is very different from a pony's. Can Pinkie Pie find something he can eat that isn't poison? And can he keep other ponies from finding his hiding place and forcing him to leave before he's had his party?

Tied for second place in the Science Fiction Contest II. First draft released early as a Patreon exclusive, now posted here in edited form for everybody.

EDIT: Wow! Straight to the top of the Featured list! Thanks, everyone!

Part of the Remember Fort Libris print anthology, thanks to our Kickstarter supporters!

This story is a sequel to Laws of Celestial Motion

There are many stories about Benjamin Franklin and his kite. There are also many papers claiming that the experiment is impossible to survive. One paper, however, is left blank on his desk, waiting to disprove his peers.

There are many stories about Starlight Glimmer and her kites. There are also many witnesses claiming that she gets distressed whenever a thunderstorm came. One witness, however, claims to have seen her eager and smiling, despite the crackles of thunder, bringing with her a kite.

This story is a sequel to The Midas Boop

There are many things Kepler was known for: mathematician, astronomer, and a great man. Calm, however, was not one of them. Especially when his life's work decided to do a barrel roll.

There are many things Celestia was known for: calm, regal, and caring. Also, for the few close to her, mischievous. Kepler was not one of them.

Any kind of criticism sophisticated, highly intellectual insults are welcome.

A lone alien ponders life as it knows it.

Cartoon Physics are hilarious. Discover how Equestria actually works.

Also, alien in Human in Equestria

Ever wanted to know the hard science behind the magic of the MLP Universe? The Doctor is here to learn your brains some basic physics behind magic! We will delve into why magic works, what causes cutie marks, and much more! Lean back and enjoy, we're about to do science!

Twilight makes a new scientific discovery that could change the course of history. With Spike at her side, she embarks on a quest to test her hypothesis, and do what no pony has ever done before.

(Set before season 8)

Special thanks to Pre-reader 63.546 for first-rate editing.

Featured on EQD 24 Sep 2018.