To my dearest Reader,
I regret to inform you that the work of fan fiction which you are about to read is exceedingly troublesome, for it recounts the unfortunate lives of the three Apple youngsters: Macintosh, Applejack, and Apple Bloom. Though they are charming and faithful, these poor ponies’ lives are filled with misery and misfortune. From the very first paragraph of this upsetting account of events the cruelty of their lives is realised, and my horn, even now, is loathe to hold the quill.
In this woeful series the three Apple siblings will encounter an egotistical and prejudiced relative, uncomfortable accommodations, an abused unicorn, a terrible plot, and horrible news that will change their lives forever.
I have taken it upon myself to document these miserable happenings, but you have the freedom to keep on scrolling and pass this piece of fan fiction by. I am sure that not far from this location on the webpage is some other, happier story about, say, some playful and colourful ponies frolicking under a rainbow, enjoying the happiness of a life without sorrow.
However, if the sad lives of these three ponies has grabbed your attention, then read on; but don’t say that I did not warn you.
With appropriate resolve,

Quill

Inspired by A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Fluttershy has always been a shy and quiet mare; everypony know that! But her friends become worried when it all gets worse. After she has stopped talking to them, never leaving her house and not eating, her friends see no other option but to take her to a mental hospital, where she can be cared for and helped. But can Fluttershy and her friends handle this? Fluttershy only has one question; Why did Equestria shrink?

Cover art provided by the wonderful Denial

What happens when you dump a young recruit for the royal guard into one of the most savage battlefields around? What is this field of battle you ask?.....Politics.

Everypony has nightmares ever now and then. When Twilight has one in the middle of the night the day before a very important event, it's up to her father to cheer her up.

Author's Note: Edited by my amazing friends CartsBeforeHorses, KillerSteel, and Dri. Be sure to check them out if you enjoy this story!

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!

Short story inspired from an amazing picture by Harwick.

Long years have passed, and Twilight Sparkle has outlived most of her close friends. As Twilight's time in Equestria draws to a close, Princess Celestia teaches her student a final lesson filled with cosmic revelations. (And yes, it does actually have a happy ending.)

Nightmare Moon has been defeated, destroyed by the Elements of Harmony. Still some part of her survives, split apart from Princess Luna and trapped in a world of dreams. Now she searches for a way to return to Equestria, to live again and reclaim her throne. However, the dream world is a confusing place with many strange beings who may help or hinder.

(note: "Crossover" with some characters from Sandman comics, but you don't need to be familiar with them.)

~When you find yourself alone in the world, how can you ever find that one ray of light that will shine the way to happiness?~

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When a young Cadance's parents pass away, she is left alone and scared in the world with her new found alicorn hood. Confused in her sorrow and anger, Cadance doesn't know what to do.

Until a ray of light shines through the storm clouds...

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Based on the comic by- Valkyrie-Girl

Special Birthday present for- SunnySkiesAndBananas

Edited by- The Princess Rarity

Everypony knows me as the pony who loves nature. The pony who cares for animals. Some of them even call me a tree-hugger. Let me tell you about this tree over here. It's very special to me...

Author's Note: A collaboration between myself and the lovely MidnightDancer. Be sure to check her out, because she's totally amazing, and I couldn't have done this without her help! She did a lot of the work, so if you like it, please show your support by going to her page and checking out her stuff!

Luna's disposition worsens after Twilight Sparkle once again outdoes the Princess by fighting back another evil foe. Princess Luna wishes to speak with somepony, and finds that a therapist is her only possible choice.

Cover photo by Leyanor.
Featured on Equestria Daily (somehow) on 12/19/2012.