So Twilight and Pinkie Pie accidentally fused themselves into one pony. Why’s everyone so worked up over it? It’s not that big a deal. Really!

Well it doesn’t matter! Rain or shine, books or bakeries, Twinkie Sprinkle is determined to enjoy the short time she has as herself!

…It’s just surprising how easy that is.

In an Equestria where Princess Luna was never possessed by the Nightmare the world thrived under both Celestia and Luna's rule. As such, the timeline diverted. After rigorous evaluations, Sunset Shimmer was chosen by Princess Celestia to be her student. Twilight Sparkle, having been glossed over by the Sun Princess, was selected by Princess Luna to be her pupil. One day, the Immortal Sisters send their protégés on a mission to a small town. When the villain named Starlight Glimmer appears all of their lives will be changed forever.

New cover art a birthday gift from my friend Heavy Mole

This house of mine is a tale of creeping loneliness and paranoia. Moondancer, a failed CSGU student, finds herself in a mysterious predicament, where her own reality is questioned every step of the way, can she escape this nightmare, or will she lose her mind before being able to?

FOOTNOTE: The synopsis reads like some kind of psychological thriller, and if there's something I learned from those kinds of books: They almost never end well. I need to find Moondancer, wherever she may be.

Author's note: This story is best experienced using Dark theme, and reading on a computer, using the default Fimfic reading configuration (Open sans font, Default color, 1 text size, 1.8 line spacing, 1.2 character spacing, double spaced paragraphs with non-justified wrapping)

You may read the story without these, but it might not have the full intended impact. This story is highly experimental.

This story is a complete re-write of "Fading Sanity"

Enjoy!

Pinkie Pie is being a bit silly.

...No, really!

Up until recently things were fine and super and good and now, suddenly, her heart's all twisted in knots like a pretzel! And she doesn't like pretzels very much! Especially when it only happens when she's talking to her most generous friend, who doesn't deserve a pretzel at all.

Surely, though--her other friend Twilight would know what to do about it. She could figure it out, certainly. She's the smartest, cleverest, most incredible pony ever and...

...

Oh.

Oh... Right.

Pinkie feels even more like a pretzel when Twilight is around.

(not a Raripie/polyamory fic, sorry!!)

((or a Rarilight fic for that matter))

despite what the title suggests, this is not a Rarity-centric fic or from the perspective of her, hence why she's the third character tagged and not the first!! she's just the main topic of this fic, if that makes sense. i was inspired by the song "Heather" by Conan Gray and it gives me TwiPie vibes for some apparent reason so i cooked this up in my brain hehehe

Trixie becomes a foal and looks for help, but it's the busiest time of year for all Ponydom , and who would help Trixie
Written for OKepicbro for Jinglemas 2024

Special thanks to Visharo for editing prowess

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This story is a sequel to The Guard of a Different Stripe

Despite the world around her changing constantly, Applejack has remained firm in her simple, country life. The world may change around her, but as long as she's got her family, her friends, and her farm, the old-fashioned apple bucker of Ponyville has no reason to change herself.

However, when a mysterious Equestrian Collie emerges one night from the Everfree Forest, her stable farming life takes a turn for the stranger when the pompous pup needs more than just her affection.

Takes place after The Guard of a Different Stripe, but can be read alone.
Edited by: TheAncientPolitzanian
Proofread by: Alchemik
Preread by: King (AKA Kingsredarmy)
Cover Found Here: Sweet Apple Acres by ZIG-WORD
Special Thanks to Bicyclette for helping with the Short and Long Descriptions.

Twilight Sparkle, in all of her scientific observations, has never been the most observant or clever pony when it comes to others. She never knew she needed friends until they fought by her side. She never realized just how much those friends meant to her until she lost them to a magic beyond her own. She never fully understood what her own destiny was, until she helped her friends find theirs.

But, those can all be excused. Explained away. She just needed to learn it herself.

...

But...

How can she possibly explain away not ever truly knowing one of her very best friends?

a slightly angsty but eventually fluffy friends-to-lovers TwiPie fic because i just couldn't help myself with this random hyperfixation. will also be centering around Twilight's relationships with the Mane Six as a whole. also a bit based off the trope "Character A falls first, Character B falls harder" and loosely inspired by the song "Smile" from R5 and, of course, The Smile Song from the show itself!

rated T for future heavy topics revolving around depression and self-esteem issues. additional warnings/tags will be in author notes for each chapter!!

Twilight Sparkle, now a long-lived alicorn, enjoys her life in Equestria, navigating her days with the grace and curiosity that have always defined her. However, a deep-seated fear shadows her happiness—the knowledge that she will outlive everypony she loves. The thought of watching her friends grow old and pass on while she remains youthful weighs heavily on her heart, casting a pall over her otherwise vibrant existence.

Amidst this inner turmoil, Twilight finds unexpected solace in her time with Fluttershy. In their quiet moments together, fate has a curious way of drawing them closer through a series of small, unintended accidents. Whether it's a trip over a garden tool, a shared tumble during an afternoon tea, or a magical mishap in Twilight's library, each incident leaves them in laughter and shy apologies. These seemingly innocent encounters deepen their bond, providing Twilight with a newfound comfort.

As Twilight grapples with her extended lifespan and growing affection for Fluttershy, she begins to understand that maybe, just maybe, love can bridge the gap between her eternal wings and her fragile heart.

Twilight and Rarity and short little stories from their relationship coming from multiple pov’s. It ranges from cute little things like dates to deep emotional drama.

Basil Burst, the Kirin, is dealing with some dangerous feelings, weather luckily or unluckily a certain pink pony arrives to distract her.

Originally Written for the 2023 Everfree Northwest Iron Author contest,
Also an examination of how editing and rewriting can make a story better.