This story is a sequel to Recovery

Have you ever seen a computer melt? Neither Sunset Shimmer nor Rarity had until Sunset's did exactly that. Now the two of them must traverse the central city in the rain on a motor-scooter in a roundabout attempt to acquire replacement technology before the deadline for Sunset's latest assignment.

This story shares continuity with Sunset's Recovery Arc and the Burritoverse, but no prior knowledge of either is required.

EDIT: Oh wow. Featured on its upload date?! Thank you so much!

This story is a sequel to The Rejected

Coming back from the mental brink has felt like an eternity of a slog for Sunset Shimmer, even though the true passage of time has been just shy of eight months. Nonetheless, she has managed to make new friends, rebuild bridges, regain some assertiveness, and face down most of her proverbial demons. However, Sunset still has one final obstacle, the one she'd been dreading for ten years: Her.

This story is the final entry in Sunset's Recovery Arc.

Proofreading help by Nonchalant. Thank you!

This story is a sequel to And That's Good Enough

As the school year quickly draws to a close, Rarity – still down following her rejection by her best friend – attempts to talk things out, but finds Sunset Shimmer busy with her own work. Failing that, she finds herself conversing with the least likely suspect: Flash Sentry. Slowly the two realize they have more in common than they expected.

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc.

Thanks to Nonchalant and CoffeeMinion for their help!

This story is a sequel to Minor Relapse

Sunset Shimmer's mind had been shattered – literally and figuratively – but over the past half a year, she has tried to rebuild it into something that works at least sometimes. Part of her self-therapy is a daily walk. One Sunday morning in Spring, she must decide where to go. In so doing, she ruminates on just about everything in her life.

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc.

This story is a sequel to Rarity Reveals...

Mental illnesses are, by definition, invisible to the onlooker, thus often overlooked. Just because one seems fine does not make that true. Sometimes the afflicted simply need a break. Sunset Shimmer, feeling down for no explicable reason, listened to her heart and blew off school. Rarity visits on that rainy Monday afternoon to check if her best friend is okay.

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc.

EDIT: Featured within half a day of its upload. Thank you so much!!

This story is a sequel to Sunset Shimmer: Spider Queen

Sunset Shimmer accidentally knocks Rarity to the ground. To apologize, Sunset takes Rarity to her apartment to make the girl some tea and let her clean off. While Rarity is gone, Sunset finds a strange packet Rarity left open on the coffee table. Curious, she takes a peek. When she sees its contents, she discovers more about her best friend than she ever expected to.

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc. Click that link for a helpful guide and timeline.

Prereading generously provided by CoffeeMinion! With support from Dusk Melody. Thank you!

This story was inspired by the cover pic by AmpersandXYZ, which is used with his permission.
(Note: While this pic is SFW, some of his front-page gallery is not, meaning I can't link directly to his main dA page; sorry)

Rated "T" for slightly risqué things.

This story is a sequel to Reconciliations

Sunset Shimmer left her cellphone behind at Pinkie Pie's "Welcome Back to the World!" party. Fluttershy visits her apartment the next morning to return it, only to find her friend is determined to become Queen of the Spiders to cure her mental ailments forever.

This story is part of the Recovery Arc, and blame for its existence falls entirely upon Posh.

Rated "T" for implicit yet accidental drug use, cursing, and anatomical discussion.

This story is a sequel to Aria Blaze Steals A Burrito (2nd Ed.)

Sunset Shimmer is slowly getting back on her feet and rejoining the world. She has started her freelance job again and offered to treat Rarity, to whom she owes so much, to dinner at the local Burrito Barn. Unfortunately, Sunset's paycheck did not clear in time, leaving Rarity to pick up the tab. What could make the evening more awkward? Drunk men, of course!

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc and the Burritoverse.

Special thanks to CoffeeMinion for (unintentionally) inspiring me to continue this series.

Cover art by CheckerBoardAZN, used with permission.

This story is a sequel to Exes Meet

Sunset Shimmer is a smart girl; she knows staying in her apartment for weeks is unhealthy and recovering from a breakdown requires rejoining the outside world. However, she has not mustered up the courage to do so, largely because she is unable to trust her newfound "friends". She still wants to see them in hopes of proving herself wrong. Well, now they're all coming over to visit. Lucky her.

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc. It was originally the end, but…

Rated "T" for references to self-harm in certain chapters.

This story is a sequel to Rarity Visits Sunset Shimmer at 4 a.m.

After hitting her emotional limit and being pulled back from the brink by Rarity, Sunset Shimmer is slowly recovering from her breakdown. She's not back to her new-old self just yet, but she is making progress. Unfortunately, Flash Sentry heard half the story and is on the warpath to give his ex-girlfriend a piece of his mind. Rarity tries to keep him away, but fails. How much damage can one man scorned do? Does he even care?

This story is part of Sunset's Recovery Arc.

Rated "T" for depiction of self-harm, and a couple of naughty words.