The Pyro.
He is misunderstood. Judged by those who cannot see past the mask.
Sociopath, Pyromaniac, Unstoppable killing machine.
He is feared and hated by all that cross path's with him.

But what would happen if he encountered someone who doesn't hate him?

(Guess what everypony! You can decide what happens in the story! Explanation is in the story.)

After almost a month, your duet with Octavia still ends with a train wreck. The grey earth pony suggests that you go over to her house for extra practice. As you meet her at her house, something seems...odd about her, but you can't figure it out. [Tender]

UPDATE: Featured story on December 2nd, 2013!

A Bioshock Big Daddy wakes from his stasis in Equestria, and subsequently adopts an unwilling Apple Bloom as his little sister. This is the short tale of the events that followed his awakening.

Chrysalis wasn't always evil, nor were the changelings, but sometimes, bringing races together can only tear them apart. (this is the story that will explain the things I referenced in the story, Apples) (will only be teen because of the language)

Every time Twilight Sparkle tries to read something, headaches come. Cringes worthy of speaking twist her mind. They are an absolute torture for her because she can't do anything against them. She can't study, she can't read and worst of all, she can't prepare for anything princess Celestia will be throwing at her.

Spike is having more than enough of it all and makes the wise decision to call in help from the outside. But the problem is, that there are only rumors of something called 'a shattering of minds'. Though one mind in the land, knows exactly what it is. Twilight's mentor, princess Celestia of Equestria.

Is the unicorn able to save herself, or is her knowledge her too dear?

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I am having no idea how this idea came to a stand, but it was something sitting for quite the long time in my 'work in progress' folder while it was done for so long.

[2nd-Person Fic starring you and Vinyl Scratch]

Being a human, you are quite the unique specimen. Though you stand out among pastel-colored ponies in your wake, your form does allow for something many ponies aren't properly equipped for. A certain DJ took notice of this specialty, and decided to take you under her wing...

A/N: Just a simple one-shot with Vinyl Scratch. Yes, another story inspired by music. Seems to be my best inspiration, music does.

Rated [Saucy] by SFG's rating system. Be prepared for some heat!

Enjoy!

Artwork by ~zonybrony

After a pickup mission gone wrong, a Huragok (Called Engineers by humans) crashes in the Everfree Forest. Witnessing the crash-landing and her curiosity getting the better of her, Apple Bloom finds the little gasbag. After a traumatic first encounter, she takes the biological supercomputer home. While she and the other ponies try to figure out what a Huragok actually is, they are completely unaware of the danger it poses to them.

Note: This story takes place sometime after the Halo novel The Thursday War by Karen Traviss

Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity, all went to the same school at some point in time. Sadly their beloved teacher Cheerilee died there in a way they can't remember. Now -years passed the events- that very same teacher wants revenge. A revenge that can only be achieved by them bleeding to their death while screaming in agony.

Revenge on the five that ruined and eventually costed her, her life. But is everything as it seems to be? Or is this all, one big nightmare in and of itself? Frightened for their lives, the are willing to do everything to keep themselves alive and away from the killer. A killer who takes them in their very dreams.

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A story because I was bored alright, picture is a little unrelated for I couldn't really find a good one for it.
Yes, this can be considered a crossover, or at least Ponyfied version of 'A Nightmare on Elms street' and I agree, but given how I personally dislike it to make a character come from one universe in the other either staying normal or ponyfied, I went with for me the most logical thing.

My name is Simon "Ghost" Riley. I was part of Task Force 141, an elite group of soldiers composed of the best of the best. Our mission was to take down Makarov, the mastermind of Russian invasion of America. The team consistered of myself, Roach, Ozone, and Scarecrow with sniper support from Archer and Toad. We didn't find Makarov, but we did find a jackpot of information. On our way to the landing zone, Ozone and Scarecrow were killed by mortar fire while me and Roach managed to survive. I dragged him all the way to the LZ but fate had other plans in store for us, specifically death at the hands of our own commanding officer. Shot point-blank, the shock and blood loss made my vision blur as everything went dark. I couldn't feel my body or when I hit the ground, but I could smell the scent of something before flames engulfed the world. I tried to resist Death's offer, but in the end, I gave in. I welcomed his embrace, hoping that I'd finally find peace.

Instead, here I am, alive and kicking in a world full of bloody ponies.

This story is a sequel to The Art of Magic: Infamy of the Facility

Six months have passed since the dreadful events happened. The manager has more than enough from the roaming nature of the most secret place in the whole of Equestria. The Magic Facility shall make its triumphal return to its home port: Tol Ret Nec. But the journey itself proves to be dangerous, as the minds inside the building only descend further into the realm of their madness. But nothing within the walls of the facility is what it seems. One has to be constantly on its guard to stay safe. Especially when all of the officials are insane and the workers balancing on the brink of it.

The adventures within the building are never over, not as long as the pistons jam and the boilers burn.

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Finally, after six months of being in the make and just under a year of the original it is done. The second story within my precious and cherished Art of Magic series has been completed. May you all enjoy this peace of written glory.
Cover image created by ZeplinQueen