When Sandbar and Gallus sneak out to the Everfree forest in the middle of the night, Ocellus is intrigued and follows them. Soon, the trio find the infamous mirror pool, an enchanted location said to be able to duplicate anypony or anything. What isn't known is that the pool can have interesting effects on its duplicants.

Story request from Hulkchloron99

During a particularly large gem haul with Rarity, Spike uncovers a mysterious gemstone that leaves him feeling very different the following day.
With Rarity gone to Canterlot for three days and Spike in charge of looking after the boutique, things become interesting for the dragon who now has a new look on life.

This is a Tf/tg story.
Teen tag is for a slight mention of a certain "private area".

That morning was just like every morning, get up, get out of bed, take shower, brush teeth. Only difference for Shining Armor, he isn't himself. Or SHE isn't herself!

This Story is a one shot inspired by the stories picture. the colors, the image, the design, it just made me urge to write this, So please enjoy and comment, and maybe i might write more.

The world is dark. But the sun still rises.

The world is quiet. But the moon’s tides pull on.

The world is cold. But there is still warmth in Ponyville.

Placed fourth in the /PJ2023/ competition!

This story is a sequel to Girlfriend Friend

Sure, all of Rarity's closest friends got the wrong idea about their relationship with her. But Rarity already has a special somepony. And they're royalty no less!

No not that one.

Or that one.

Oh dear...

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StraightToThePointStudios did another amazing audio reading!

Shining Armor has been living a lie.

Many see him as powerful and brave.

Yet deep inside is a soul who is playful wishing for true freedom.

Coming across a ancient tome, how could he pass up the chance to live as how he always saw himself?

A simple carefree night turns his life upside down, Gleaming Shield wants to live her own life and the pull to break free is becoming too strong.

Can Shining Armor balance a life between two parts of himself?

Or will He and She lose everything?

Cover Art belongs to The talented and wonderful Marenlicious.

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Made Popular on 7/2/16.
Featured on 4/12/17*6/19/18

After a stressful week at the boutique, Rarity decides to unwind at a local drinking establishment. Things quickly get out of hand.

"A gripping tale of mystery and intrigue!" - No one ever
"Love, laughter, tears. This story has it all!" - Don't quote me on that
"One of the seminal works of our generation. Truly a masterpiece." - Voice in my head
"You're adopted." - My mother
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*And it seems that there's already a reading by CaptainBron3y. Find it here. Thanks for the quick work, Cap!
*Another one by Stars of Night/Night Star.
*Seattle's Angels reviewed it. (Awesome group, definitely worth checking out!)
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Inspired by otakuap's piece "Argument," used here with permission.
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((I'm so sorry.))

Soarin loves nothing more than winning. Well, he loves apple pie more, and maybe somepony else? He doesn't think much about it though with flying for the Wonderbolts but maybe that could change.

Alternatively titled "The Five Times Applejack Made Soarin a Pie and the One Time He Returned the Favor"

Written for Dreadnought for Jinglemas 2022

An inspired linguist. An ancient stone tablet. And the story of how a new species, made in love and forged in fire, came to be.

1st Place in the Everfree Northwest Iron Author Competition 2022. Many thanks to the judges -- Aquaman, Grand Moff Pony, and Xepher -- for their kind comments, and to my fellow winners: FanOfMostEverything, Mica, Scampy, Steady Gaze, and Admiral Biscuit.

Editing by LevelDasher (who is now on a much-deserved editing sabbatical).

Cover Art by CadetRedShirt [DeviantArt] [Twitter]
(I commissioned this one. Give Cadet monies and she will make art and/or sing for you!)

Story notes in this week's MT File.

Featured on EQD, 10/23/22.

Intrigued by the changeling hive-mind, Silverstream asks Ocellus to tell her more about it.

Ocellus shows her instead.

This story is my interpretation of the depicted cover image.

Artwork by JeweLLier
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