An arcane Alicorn questing for the influences and virtues of Harmony, Iwano Imagination has set hoof in Equestria in a mission to conquer his newfound dark element: Dissonance. The adventure of Iwano with Dissonance in his spirit will solely reflect Equestria's fate and his friendships with allies and foes. Twists and turns, returns, mysteries, the unexpected and amazing dangers will all no doubt be orchestrated by Dissonance, as Iwano’s black-tainted heart will be tested to choose the path of pure light…or pitch-blackness. The Mane Six, pony folks, Luna and Celestia will each be having their own challenges that they would never forget from the friend with a gray heart…

Twilight Sparkle distrusts the newcomer. Ever since his arrival, Twilight can't help sensing a feeling towards the green Alicorn. To trust him or intercept? she asks herself. As she ventures through his heart while masquerading with friendliness, she would trigger Equestria's newest and most powerful threat combined. Will she ever trust and save him?

Rarity fancies the newcomer. Falling for the arcane sweetheart, she wants to get their hearts together. As she ventures through his eyes, she would find his true gem, and her scream. Will she shine in the beautiful blackness?

Pinkie Pie loves his crazy attitude, though hidden. It's like she never partied with somepony so hyper...yet destructive. As she ventures through his smile, she would discover his true cackle. Will she make him smile truly in the end?

Applejack has to stay strong. She must, even if it means enduring the new pony's misdeeds. As she ventures through his words, she would find his hidden evil. Will she lift the unforeseen destruction?

Rainbow Dash despises his skills. She prides herself as Equestria's best flier, but will this Alicorn take her title? As she ventures through his winds, she would unmask the speed of his darkness. Will she surpass his wings of blackness?

Fluttershy is scared of him. She's worried that he might hurt her next, but doesn't realize that they could be the same. As she ventures through his feelings, she would unlock his heart, and release the monster. Will she tame the beast within him?

Celestia feels weak. She trusts the mysterious visitor with a shining hope that he would be saved, but felt her heart shattering of sunlight. As the bearer of the sun, she must brighten the hope of Equestria against the new evil. The sovereign sun shall burn by the green flames . As she ventures through his power, she would face her darkest opponent ever. Will she defeat the great threat?

Luna has nightmares. She can’t choose whether to hate or trust the green Alicorn, all because of her nightmares. The serene moon shall embrace the bewildering dark moon. As she ventures the arcane Alicorn’s dream, she would find the “star” deep under his blackness. Will she face the Alicorn of her nightmares?

Cover Art by: MRNEIN9

After accidentally turning herself into a stallion from a backfired spell, Twilight 'Dusk Shine' Sparkle frantically seeks the help of Princess Celestia. In Canterlot, Dusk Shine fails to find his mentor, but does find solace from those closest to him.

* Takes place prior to S3

There is a secret in Equestria. A secret the newly crowned Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn’t dare to believe. Like puppeteers pulling on marionettes, they have influenced Equestria for better and worse since the fall of Discord. So far they have been benevolent, but their potential for evil is vast. What’s worse, she doesn’t know their name. She doesn’t know their mission. All she knows for certain is one thing.

That they all seem to be zebra.

Equestria is barely three years old, and already danger threatens the fragile peace forged between the pony tribes. Monsters stream out of the Forest Ever Free on a daily basis, and now a prophetic dream foretells of even greater chaos that will befall the land.

It's up to Star Swirl the Bearded and his team of manly, heroic, eminently bearded (and strangely familiar!) stallions to brave the dark and murky Forest Ever Free in search of their one hope for salvation. Along the way, they'll learn more about the history of the land they've claimed as their own, not to mention each other. But as their unintended friendships grow, the forest will try its best to drive them apart.

Can they withstand the epic trials before them? Can they save Equestria? Will Star Swirl be known forevermore as the creator of Equestria's first beard-restoring spell? Journey a thousand years into the past and discover Equestria's epicest, beardiest history lesson ever!

Story tagged Dark for increasingly epic violence. Cover art by M. D. Quill! Accepted by The Royal Guard!

On a dark night filled with even darker magics, an insane cult attempts to give Nightmare Moon a body and life of her own, utterly separate from Princess Luna. But, when the spell is interrupted by Celestia, something unexpected is created.

Now, a little black alicorn filly named Nyx finds herself living under the care of Twilight Sparkle, only to be haunted by memories and emotions from her past. Is she Nightmare Moon reborn or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own? Can Twilight Sparkle protect Nyx from those who refuse to see past her dragon eyes and black coat?

Or, will Nyx be forced to inherit the sins that may not even be hers and become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known?

This story is a sequel to Past Sins

Side-story to Past Sins - Spike almost lost Twilight to a hangmare's noose, but now Twilight is safe and Nyx is a filly again. Normal life is returning. Still, Spike can't ignore the fact that Nyx just isn't the same as he remembers her. Her temper is more volatile, and, when she gets angry, all he can see is the rage-driven Nightmare Moon of legend.

And thus Spike has to wonder: Is Nyx truly reformed, or is she one bad tantrum away from calling herself Nightmare Moon again?

This story is a sequel to Past Sins

Side-story to Past Sins - Slowly, the wounds inflicted by Nightmare Moon's reign heal. Ponyville is being reconstructed, and the last refugees are leaving the castle. Nyx is with Twilight. Celestia and Luna rule Equestria and guide the sun and moon once more. Everything is as it should be.

But some things are never washed away. These are the things that remain to remind us of the past. They remind us of the good times we've had with friends and family. They never let us forget the mistakes we've made. Everyone has them. Twilight has them. Nyx has them.

And, on occasion, when you share your scars, your photos, and your trinkets with another, they just might share theirs in return.

This story is a sequel to Past Sins

Hearth's Warming is a time for friends and family to come together, celebrate harmony, and welcome the new year. Nyx is looking forward to just this as she rides the train to Canterlot with Spike and Twilight. She's going to meet her extended family for the first time and wants nothing more than to make a good impression. Yet, the sheen of the holidays can't hide the trouble caused by meddling grandparents, relentless reporters, and a paranoid uncle.