Lightning Dust has been in a bit of a rut ever since getting kicked out of the Wonderbolt Academy. Day after day, she's been sticking to a strict exercise regimen under the guidance of Cloudsdale's premier personal trainer, Haymaker. Her hope is that she'll unlock her true potential and show Haymaker how awesome she is, thus prompting him to use his connections to get her back into the Wonderbolts. No matter how many times Haymaker tells her it's impossible, Lightning simply refuses to listen.

Then one fateful night, Lightning Dust's training is interrupted by the appearance of her greatest idol, Wind Rider. It turns out he too has difficulty accepting reality, and he has his own, more nefarious schemes to get himself back in the game. Haymaker sees this as his last chance to save Lightning Dust from walking Wind Rider's path. And if that means rubbing salt in a few wounds and shattering a few dreams, then so be it.

Cover art provided by the amazingly talented Cyrano.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends have defeated Danu and the rest of the knights of harmony, with that, peace returned to Equestria after uniting the other kingdoms, they have always been the heroines who have saved Equestria many times, but this time, the hero will be someone else

She has a little brother, his name is Spike and although he is also considered a hero, he is not as big as the mane 6, but that will change.

Now a new threat is approaching but it will not count on the appearance of Spike the brave and glorious, but, he will not be alone, new heroes will arise to ensure the peace of Equestria.

This fic takes place after season 10 in the IDW comics.

Few would suspect that Pinkie Pie would be good at chess. A game as nuanced and subtle as chess requires concentration, strategy, and forethought. None of which Pinkie Pie possesses.

Right?

Bruce, an emotionally stubborn, small, snide-ass, grump horse, never thought he would ever be in a committed relationship. Especially, with his best friend, Aerostorm.

Aerostorm, an overly hippie flower boy, who is not afraid to show his hippie demeanor, prides himself for how much taller he is than Bruce. Although, he truly does care for Bruce, occasionally a little too much though.

It has been more than a year since Aerostorm's abusive relationship with his ex-boyfriend, Chakra Blossom, ended for good. However, it left Aerostorm broken inside for what happened, and Bruce tries his hardest to comfort his boyfriend as much as he can. He will realize that it might be harder than expected.

These characters do not belong to me, and are respectfully credited to its rightful owner, Lopoddity; as well for the image. This story contains M/M, with explicit swearing and sexual innuendo. If you do not like it move along. Otherwise, enjoy!

Soarin and Thunderlane have been sent to the city of Baltimare to educate young pegasi there about the Wonderbolts for a couple of days. Due to the latter messing up the hotel room reservation, the two friends end up spending the night together in the same bed and discovering new sides about each other.

Cover art drawn by SEfastpone.

A thousand years before Nightmare Moon returned, two brothers came to Equestria, intent on stealing Equestrian magic. But one of them saw the goodness in the peoples he once opposed.

His brother, however, wanted to conquer the lands he loved. So, with little other options, Scorpan must use force to stop him.

Every action we make, every little thing we do, has consequences. The most innocent of actions can carry weight far beyond that which we could imagine. Like a game of chess, every action you make alters the world around you, in ways that cannot be changed until the game is finished. The simplest of things can carry deeper meaning, if only we stop to look a little further.

Prince Blueblood intends to challenge his auntie to a game of chess. He’s committed to the belief that it’s a thinking mare’s game, and that his auntie is the thinking mare.

Maybe this year, he’ll learn the truth.

Celestia knows he won’t.

An entry for the A Thousand Words Contest III
Review by Loganberry
Cover art by AnotherDeadRat

Rarity reminisces over an old friend of hers with Twilight during a game of chess.

After insulting each other about their respective produce, Applejack and Strawberry Sunrise are determined to show that their fruit is the superior fruit.

Too bad that includes launching into an all-out war.