Beneath a moonless sky, a foal shivers, hungry and alone. In a snow-covered city, a young mare dreams of the things she left behind. On the coldest night of the year, Princess Cadance finds the family she thought that she had lost.
Before the Gauntlet of Fire, Celestia, Luna, and Dragon Lord Torch meet to discuss the future of their kingdoms – and how to ensure that the next Dragon Lord is exactly who they want it to be.
Zesty Gourmand criticizes the Tasty Treat for claiming to be a good restaurant without her three hoof rating. One certain pony has some things on his mind he wants to "kindly" share to the mare.
After the events of 'Rock Solid Friendship', a certain magician appears on the scene, jealous of Starlight's newfound friendship with Maud. She immediately challenges her rival to a 'winner takes all' contest... most unfortunately for Starlight.
Apple is a funny word, one that Winona doesn't quite understand. Her family uses it to refer to food, trees, themselves and to each other. It's very silly. But either way, she'll always be there for the pony she knows as Little Apple.
(Takes place after "Hard To Say Anything".) Cheerilee is crushed to hear that Big Macintosh has found a new special somepony, but convinces herself it's for the best. That is, until Big Mac meets with her to share an important confession.
As Little Mac tries to choose a bedtime story for his mother to read to him and his sister, he asks why none of the old legends have earth pony heroes. His mother has a good answer for him, but she dredges up some old memories, too.
Readers of the friendship journal still pursue Fluttershy for answers as to why she keeps learning the same thing. Luckily, she won't have to defend herself again.
The boys want to invent something for Candace, and decide to take her to a universe where her favorite character, Ducky Momo, exists. Things complicate when the portal turns out to lead somewhere else...
Apple Bloom gets a rare chance to spend the day with her friend (and possible relative!) Maud Pie. Of course, she knows there's more to Maud than it appears, but her special talent means helping Maud to figure that out, too.
A sleepover at Pinkie Pie's is a joyous affair as everyone will agree. However, life changing events can occur at the most unlikely of places. Sunset and Twilight need to help one of their friends, before it's too late.
In this alternate timeline, the Crystal Empire returned successfully, and now it's up to Celestia to stop it from rampaging all over Equestria. Since it's a short story, there isn't much to say. Enjoy!