This story is a sequel to Rap battle of the Blood moon

Pinkie in all her excitement decided to hire the hardest to book rapper in all Equestria, Notorious B.U.G. for their Hearth’s Warming party. Twilight knows that B.U.G. is really Queen Chrysalis in disguise. Will she need to keep her friends safe this season or will Pinkie’s faith in the magic of the holiday and code of performer professionalism win out?

Written for for Visharo for Jinglemas 2023
Hope this surprises you!

It's been months since the changeling invasion on Canterlot. For the vast majority of the pony populace, everypony has moved on. As for the changelings, it was still a distaste that lingered in the minds of some. One in particular: Faltic. Split apart from his two friends, Restel and Klaven, on the day of the invasion, who knows what happened from their perspective? On a night where the trio can enjoy a respite from scouting for love in Manehattan, maybe Faltic will learn what really happened? Or, if anything did at all.

Cover art by Skywatcher

A new villain, Generic Villain, has kidnapped Luster Dawn's friends. Threatening Princess Twilight with her student's friends, he acquires the throne of Equestria. Though, it is not as simple as it seems...

This story is not meant to be taken seriously, and was written for comedic purposes.

Octavia feels like she is living in Vinyl Scratch's shadow, a bit part to the DJ's main act.

But then the opportunity of a lifetime comes, and she's given a chance to perform at Carneighgie Hall under a legendary composer.

The only caveat: she'll have to cancel a duet performance with Vinyl on Hearth's Warming Eve...

Chrysalis becomes a mall Santa. Actually a mall "Neighbells". It sounded like a good idea at the time, only she dramatically underestimated just how infuriating it would be. Equestrians and their silly traditions.

Written for Mindscape for Jinglemas 2023!

The cover image doesn't correspond to anything in the story I just drew it like that to get your attention :3c

Proofreading, editing, and creative consultation by Izzy Incraft.

Nightmare Moon rules Equestria with an iron hoof. Her reign is glorious, and her methods are cruel. On top of that, her short fuse is known across the land as the most dangerous weapon Equestria has ever seen.

This rage tends to be a problem when it is unleashed around her husband, Anon. The poor human is very squishy, and although it's unintentional, he often bears the brunt of her fury. This can sometimes be... fatal.

Thankfully, Nightmare Moon has mastered a spell to make this less of a problem. Nothing will come between her and her husband. Not even death.

...Something that Anon has grown uncomfortably used to.

Some of the Bearers of Harmony were born in Ponyville. Some moved there. Twilight Sparkle was the last to arrive, uniting five unlikely mares into a team of heroes who would define an age.

Emphasis on "uniting." The relationships between the other Bearers before that Summer Sun Celebration ranged from "childhood friends" to "might be able to pick each other out of a police lineup." And yet, fate had its ways of preparing for what was to come. Some more subtle than others.

Written for Shakespearicles as a part of Jinglemas 2023.

Twilight and Shining visit their parents' home for the holidays.
They have worked very hard all year to be on the Nice list.
But back together again under the same roof for Hearth's Warming night...

Written for tailsopony for Jinglemas 2023

RATED TEEN FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTENT WARNING: The following contains discussion of transphobia and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.

Ink Scroll wasn't always a pony. She was once a human, struggling to survive and thrive as her authentic self. One day, a mysterious magical accident brought her to Equestria. After the initial shock, she became the chief curator of the Ponyville Historical Society and employed by Princess Twilght Sparkle herself. This is her first holiday season in Equestria, and she is alone. That is until a couple visitors appear at her door.

No important political meetings to attend? Check! No letters to answer? Check! A magical and child-safe gift for Flurry Heart that she's sure to love? Check!

Her schedule was clear. Shining and Cadence were off on vacation. She'd prepared all her materials. Twilight Sparkle was more than ready to spend a fun-filled weekend babysitting her favorite niece.

But she wasn't prepared for King Sombra's return. Nopony could prepare to be trapped with him inside a storybook of fairy tales.

And nopony's ever ready for an unhappy ending...

Proofread by: Alicornpriest

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