The fate of Equestria hangs in the balance when a familiar foe returns, far more powerful than ever before, seeking the power of an ancient artifact. And Shine Paladin must face dark secrets from the past in order to save all he holds dear.

Celestia is the beloved ruler of her subjects. But she is lonely, her heart aching for companionship. When a mysterious pegasus crashes outside the castle, it seems Celestia may have what her heart yearns for...

(Story idea, OCs and cover image courtesy of Ebony Stallion.)

Switchback has been living in Ponyville for about two years now and everything is great. He's able to discreetly feed without anypony knowing about it, except for Pinkie Pie of course. He still hasn't figured her out entirely, but she's kept his secret so that makes her a good friend in his book. So why would she invite him to come to a wedding without disguising himself?

Takes place during and right after the 100th episode: Slice of Life.

Rarity’s friends have noticed that she smells an awful lot like apples lately and want in on it.

Cover art by the inimitable White Diamonds.

There is now a Spanish translation of this story, courtesy of Spaniard Kiwi

Alone and afraid, Sunset Shimmer has been living off of the streets in Canterlot ever since she ran away from home. She is barely holding on as it is and winter is coming soon, and Sunset doesn't know how she's going to survive this one. On a particularly cold night, she's out searching for something to eat when she bumps into the last pony she expects to see walking through the slums: Princess Celestia.

Edited by Alcatraz
Cover art drawn by Dilarus

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A young Cadance walks into foal sit for her favorite charge only to find that Shining Armor has allowed Twilight to have coffee and now she's in for a rough day.

Applejack is chosen as The Nightmare's new host.

It really isn't that big of a deal. Until it is.

Princess Celestia sets out to reform Queen Chrysalis. Easier said than done.

I've done too much dark and serious stuff with Chrysalis. It's time to have some fun with her playful, snarky side.

Cover art by KP-ShadowSquirrel.
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Twilight Sparkle's imagination as a child was unbelievable, probably due to all those books. Which also make up the amazing Fort Book, Twilightopia's first stronghold against the country of Armor! With the help of Captain Smartypants and Private Cadence, General Twilight defends her fort against her brother's advancing army of one!
A tale of Twi's childhood told from her point of view.

Inspired by the cover picture.

“I want what’ll make you happy, not what’ll make me happy.”

Cold, uncertain, and distressed, Spike climbs a mountain to find his new home. And while he does, memories of a certain somepony swirl around in his head—even in his sleep. And although he is far away from that somepony, it turns out he is closer to that somepony than he realizes.

Always.

Editors: The Wandering Bard and Twidashforever