The town of Appaloosa is under some tough times. The buffalo have stopped coming, bandits harrass the good ponies of the town, and the town deputy has mysteriously gone missing. Private is called to the settlement in order to solve the case with the help of an old friend. But the desert has claimed many a pony before Private, will he be able to face the challenges ahead? Or become a victim himself?

This story is dedicated to Kkat, my inspiration to have me write fan fics in the first place. If it wasn't for her and her brilliant masterpiece that was Fallout: Equestria I never would've wrote myself. I cannot thank her enough for writing such a superb story that to this day effects my writing style. Consider this the greatest thank you I can give.

Note: there will be an appearance of a character from another fan fic in this story. I want to remind everypony that this appearance is to be considered non canon in that story. This is simply how I imagine the scene with this character.

Tailspin has been pining for Scootaloo for a while now. Now he hopes to ask her to the dance coming this fall. Will Scootaloo receive his heartfelt note or will outside forces drive the budding romance to ruin?

A much requested side story that you guys wanted. Finally you get to see what goes on in Tailspin's world. Enjoy

Celestia's School of Gifted Unicorns has suffered the loss of a teacher and it's up to Private to find out why. Under the guise of a learning environment fester dark secrets that go back years. Twilight is with Private on this case but something is on her mind. As if that wasn't bad enough a boastful pony named Trixie has shown up to "help" solve the case. But what secrets does the unicorn show off hide?

*Warning this story contains references to sex and not of the wanted kind*

A family rivalry, a young filly taken from her home, a war going on behind the scenes of canterlot's nobility. All of these are tied into the recent attempted kidnapping of Scootaloo. Who would kidnap the young pegasus? Where are her real parents? Who killed the kidnapper? Why? All these questions Private Eye will have to answer. But in a world where lies and death are as common as air can Private survive?

A visit to Trottingham quickly turns deadly when a murder occurs during the opening performance of Private's friend Moongale. Everypony is willing to blame the mysterious phantom for the murder but Private is otherwised convinced. With the help of Twilight, Rarity and Fancypants Private hopes to solve the mystery of the Phantom.

Not everything is as it appears.

A young filly is found dead at the bottom of a well. The only witness to this crime? Young miss Dinky Doo child of Ditzy Doo. Private takes it upon himself to protect the young filly from harm and when the death is revealed to be a murder...Private is back on the case. With the help of his new-found allys Private hopes to get to the bottom of this. But as the case goes on and the stakes get higher...Private will have to make a decision as to whether or not solving a case is worth sacrificing a life.

*Warning* This story contains content that some might find controversial. Keep hate comments out of the comment box and let's all be mature about this okay?

A mysterious letter from Princess Celestia prompts a broken Private Eye to venture to Cloudsdale. While there Private gets caught up in a conspiracy involving mobsters, a lost friendship, and a love put in grave danger. With the help of a newfound ally Rainbow Dash, Private hopes to solve this case...but can he do it without Twilight at his side?

This Fan Fiction is dedicated to: Darkskyz, for all the encouragement you've given me throughout this series. This series wouldn't have reached this point without you.

The third case in the continuing saga of Private Eye. This time a pony close to Twilight is caught red handed for murder. What are his reasons? Did he really do it? As the evidence stacks up against ShiningArmor the tensions between Private and Twilight start to reach a dangerous level. Can Private keep his friend in check or will Twilight take matters into her own hoofs?

A lost filly, an unrequited love, a plot for revenge, all elements laced in Private Eye's latest case. A simple kidnapping turns quickly into a quest to uncover a conspiracy against Ponyville's most beautiful mare. Private is determined to solve this case and bring the young filly home. But his partner might be just as determined in a much more personal endeavor.

A murder in small town Ponyville, a family divided, and a secret going back to Ponyville's early days. Detective Private Eye has the skills, the knowledge, and the cunning to solve the case. Accompanied by Twilight Sparkle the two hope to solve the mystery and put a stop to a plot against the town. But will Private be able to outrun his past or will it catch him in the end?

A Murder Mystery starring the cast from My Little Pony Friendship is Magic with flavors of Noir and Castle. If you love a good old fashioned mystery, complex characters, romance and even a little humor you will love this story. So sit back and enter the darker side of the pony universe.