Princess Cadance and Shining Armor's marriage was thought to be the happiest in Equestria, one that would last forever. But sadly it will not. Shining Armor lays dying in his bed. A strange illness has afflicted him and he does not have long. Despite warnings by the royal physicians, Cadance must go to see her beloved husband one more time.

Canterlot High's annual student film festival is fast approaching, and the submissions are now under review. But ultimate writer-director-star-girlfriend team Lyra and Bon-Bon are confident they've made something spectacular. It's innovative, it's bold, it's experimental, it's inspired, it's confident, it's... rejected???

Okay, maybe it was a little too out there for the festival... and perhaps a bit too risqué as well. But they can still salvage this. Right?

Written for Bicyclette's LyraBon contest. (Read the other entries here!) Ties in with the Bean’s Writing Group prompt “A Chess Game.”

Pre-read by The Sleepless Beholder and Shirlendra. Cover art by me using stock images.

Sex tag for mild sexual references only.

Featured on 9/29/22-9/30/22! Also recommended by Equestria Daily for Lyra and Bon-Bon Day!

This story is a sequel to Tempestuous Passion

Tempest feels a little discouraged. Learning the piano is so, so difficult, especially without a horn.

A bit of helpful advice from Octavia changes that.

Edited with TheAncientPolitzanian's help. Thanks a whole lot, again :)

A mother brings her daughter to Canterlot, for enrollment in Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. Together, they face the future.

Often Luna is confronted with the spirits of those who've passed on. She doesn't get involved unless there's an issue...

The worst part of a betrayal is often not the act itself, but everything that lingers after. Trying to piece together the motivations of someone you once trusted, sifting through memories for some sign you might have missed.

Wondering if, somehow, they had a good reason behind it all.

Seeking closure, Twilight tries to find answers in Cozy Glow's abandoned possessions, but the truth she discovers is one that will make her question everything.

Written for the 3rd Annual Cozy Glow Short Story Contest.

Prompts used:
-Twilight Sparkle gathers Cozy’s belongings for disposal. One object surprises her.
-Cozy’s got a secret!

Sunset Shimmer is just trying to have a nice dinner with her friends when it is RUINED by an uninvited guest with an affinity for black goo. She knows what it is, she knows who is responsible, and she is very VERY unhappy with him. And she wants to let him know.

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Rated T for exactly one instance of harsh profanity.

I did not expect this to get as popular as it did but I am very glad that people enjoyed it. Thank you all so much for getting featured, 100+ likes, and countless additions to favorites lists! 💜

A bat pony shows Twilight a hidden world - she only needs to listen.

This story was written in just over an hour, and took first place in a Quills and Sofas speedwriting competition.

On a day that changed everything, Star Swirl vanquished one last enemy and paid a terrible price for it. That price was his own life.

This is where the history books conclude his long and eventful story, but the truth is there was another price. One that was still being paid long after his demise, in the form of six ponies, each living one after another and each living through various times in Equestrian history.

Celestia's daughter goes through her mother's account and browsing history during lunch at school. Is there really any more you need to know?

I woke up from a dream... and I decided to make it a story. Actually a lot of my story ideas come from random dreams...

8/24/2022 - Featured... I am happy :D

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