Twilight Sparkle comes across a small, battered diary detailing a new form of transportation. While the research is sloppy and the notes incomplete, Twilight takes it upon herself to see that the ancient project is completed.

Of course, nopony said it would be easy.

Sunset Shimmer is Princess Celestia's most faithful student. The last thing she wants to do is disappoint her, and she's done everything in her power to make the princess proud. After a certain encounter, she finally figures out what she was meant for all along.

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Featured from 9/22/23 - 9/23/23!

Princess Twilight Sparkle has been faced with a difficult decision. Unsure of what to do, she seeks advice from her old mentor, Celestia. The ex-ruler of Equestria may not have an answer for her, but she does have a story. A story about guilt. A story about the greater good.

A story about the day after the worst day of her life.

MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE BILL CIPHER VS. DISCORD DEATH BATTLE! WATCH IT HERE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

What comes before, and what comes after, when two omnipotent beings battle to the death?

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Featured 17 September 2023. Thank you very much everyone!

Willow Bounty is a mare who finds herself in a precarious situation, one that is of her or another's making. She must summon the courage to survive and save herself from death.

However, something is trying to force Willow to submit to their will; a foul parasite from the depths of her very mind.

If Willow Bounty is to save herself, she must claim victory over the struggle from within once and for all, or die trying.

Once upon a time, ponies lived in Paradise. At least, that's what the stories say.

Expanded from the second-place finalist entry in the 2023 Iron Author competition at Everfree Northwest.