After the long winter, the first earth pony-assisted crops of the spring have come in, apples included. But Applejack has something more important to worry about, which will make her question her family, her life, and her very destiny.

A reimagining of "Owl's Well that Ends Well" and winner of Skeeter the Lurker's Switcheroo! contest.

Octavia is looking for a new home in Ponyville and decides to check out Vinyl's available space. Of course, she would happen to come to town right when a major storm's about to hit, and that storm would drop a whole tree on Vinyl's home. Seeing their situation, Fluttershy kindly offers them shelter.

That might not have been the best solution. Can Fluttershy help these two musicians get along, or is a new storm about to form inside her cottage?

Takes place at the same time as the Season 1 Episode, Look Before You Sleep.

Pre-read by Mercurbee (formerly Mercury Gilado) and The Bean.

Third place entry for Skeeter the Lurker's Switcheroo! contest.

Cover art used with permission from Bukoya-Star

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I am surprised and flattered to discover a new audio reading by Scribbler Productions!

What happens when a writer moves on, leaving a character behind? After years of writing his overpowered OC Nightshade, an author decides to retire the character, leaving her in a strange, empty white space forever. When she sees him writing new adventures about a mundane earth pony she is furious, but also heartbroken, and begins to reflect on her life.

Rarity's in charge of Hearth's Warming Eve this year. At least the costumes anyway. But such a huge project is too demanding for just one pony! So her friend, Coco Pommel is tasked to be her second set of hooves. Rarity can't wait to see Sweetie Belle in her own costume and the filly can't wait to sing. Story is told from Rarity's perspective only.

You know that feeling? You know, the feeling that you get when you realize you've forgotten something that is very, very important? It is 10:32 p.m. on Hearth's Warming Eve, and Twilight Sparkle has just gotten that feeling...

Brought together under mysterious circumstances, thirteen guests find themselves trapped in a manor with no way out. Little do they realize that amongst their numbers lurks a killer with a lethal agenda. Could it be the ever-elusive Time Turner? Or the meek animal lover Fluttershy? Most importantly, can they find them out before they've all dropped dead?

There are forces science refuses to recognize. Things that make us question what is real.
If our eyes see it... And if our cameras capture it...... Does it exist? What happens after the body has stopped functioning? What lingers on? If something does stay then why? Is it here for good or for a more sinister purpose?

That's what Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle are trying to figure out as they head deep into the Sombra Estate. But this night, the ghost hunters will become the hunted.

On a seemingly mundane train ride from Chicago, Illinois to Flint, Michigan, a nameless passerby stands as witness to an immortal prisoner's transfer from one world to another.

edited by bathroomstahl

I am currently rewriting this story. Thank you to to spideremblembrony for pointing out the problems with it.

Shattered Shadow is a skilled racer, but even she has difficulties adjusting to a new teammate. This is why she is so thrilled when she and her partner win their first race together... or, rather, why she should be thrilled.

This story is dedicated to my retired horse Dolly.

Rated teen for implied suicide.

If you dislike something about this story, please tell me so that I can fix it. All constructive criticism is welcome, and feel free to comment and say whatever you thought about this.

Cover art does not belong to me. SagebrushPony on Deviant Art drew it.

It's Luna's first winter back home, and her work is weighing her down. She goes flying to clear her mind, but soon she wonders if anything has changed at all after her time on the moon. Soon she has to face her hatred in the form of windigos, but she doesn't know how to stop her own hatred. Can she find the solution in her dreams?

Written for this contest
Thanks to RaylanKrios, Bad Dragon, and Glocky for editing and prereading. You guys are awesome.
The amazing art can be found here: http://horseapparatus.deviantart.com/art/First-Winter-Back-479381886