While visiting Canterlot with Limestone, Marble runs into an energetic pony who could match her twin in cheerfulness. And she's cute. And wants to talk to her. And cute.

Naturally, Marble explodes from shyness.

Pre-read by: Timaeus
Ch. 1 Audio Reading by TheCaptainSand - Scarlett Blade

Three dark comedy finalists from The Writeoff Association's "It's Your Funeral" contest.

Dying for Attention: Trixie is late to her own funeral.

Celestia's Vacation: Luna covers for her sister's absence.

A Deal to Die For: Applejack goes coffin shopping.

As the details surrounding the Canterlot Invasion don't add up, Twilight investigates the suspicious disappearance of a guard during the attack.

Scootaloo has been diagnosed with a disease that constantly eats away at her wing bones, thus they never grow. With a possible cure and a limited time, Sweetie Belle will stop at nothing to assure her friend can fly.

But can Scootaloo deal with the possible sacrifice that must be made in order to live her dream?

A true friend will stop at nothing to help others achieve their dreams, even going so far as to lose their own dreams.

Or their own life.

Granny Smith is growing ill, Big Mac has had a foal with Fluttershy, only to find his foal is disabled. Applejack is in shambles, remembering her parents death. Applebloom is no better, her family half gone, how can she survive this?

"Beware Her wrath, fools who dare threaten our Kingdom. For if Celestia be our Shield, then Luna is the Sword."

Spiritual companion to Sweet Celestia.