Derpy explains her medical condition to her daughter.

With the death of Scootaloo already taking its toll on the town of Ponyville, times are about to become much harder when another death rocks the small town. [Fan made fic based on Final Dreams of a Filly]

History isn't fair.
Books tell of the terrible spirit of disharmony, Discord, and how he ruled Equestria in a perpetual state of unrest and unhappiness.
But, what is there to be found when we delve deeper into the past? What are the origins of this mysterious and chaotic creature?
Take a dive into the past, to the time forgotten by all, except one.

Spike orders a How-To guide book to win Rarity's heart. Will Spike be able to follow all the steps like a true gentlecolt? Will any of the steps actually work? And just what is Rarity looking for in her friendship with Spike, anyway?

Image by VanilleCream at DeviantArt (used by permission).

Totally awesome fanart by Multiversecafe found here: http://multiversecafe.deviantart.com/art/How-to-Woo-your-Lady-in-9-Easy-Steps-285329019

After failing to stop Nightmare Moon in the ancient castle of the pony sisters, Twilight Sparkle is left with a scar that will permanently change the rest of her natural born life. As Twilight recovers from her ordeal, she finds that she is left with a difficult choice. Either live her life as a lie or sacrifice her innocence to protect the ones she loves. The path before her is set and she must now walk it alone. The sands of time continues ever onward, with everyone already trapped in its muddy depths. The sun will rise and the sun will fall. Waiting for its call, Death awaits for all.

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Twilight is invited to Canterlot to compete with some of the greatest magicians in the world for the Moonstone Cup, a prestigious award for the most powerful and skillful magicians, unicorn and otherwise. Can she win? What sort of competition will she face?

Awesome cover image was taken from NoOneBahtim

Sweetie Belle, alone and dejected, comes across The Great and Powerful Trixie, who was ostracized for her prior misdeeds involving the Ursa Minor. Trixie becomes Sweetie Belle's tutor, giving Sweetie (and perhaps herself as well) both the guidance and companionship she needs.

This is a S1 fic. Events take place before 'The Return of Harmony, pt 1'.
Writing for this fic began before Season 2, so events do not match canon storylines.

This fic was featured on Equestria Daily on Oct 18th, 2011

Title art by:
http://acesential.deviantart.com

Fan art:
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Derpy Hooves is a normal Pegasus, living in a small house with her daughter, Dinky and her room mate, Carrot Top. One day, her life gets flipped upside down after she witnesses her daughter getting caught in a serious accident.

A My Little Pony Fan Fic narrated from the point of Death himself as he collects souls around Equestria. Follows how he reacts to his job and how his actions have affected the ponies of Equestria. Each chapter is a separate contained story, all within the same universe.

Chap 1: Death is unhappy with his job until he meets a certain pony in Ponyville who helps him out.
Chap 2: Death takes on a job in Cloudsdale involving a certain Rainbow filly.
Chap 3: Death attends a magic show involving Trixie and her sister.
Chap 4: Death visits a cross-eyed pegasus.
Chap 5: Death visits a hospital.
Chap 6: April Fools Day Poem
Chap 7: Death meets a certain love stuck earth pony.

WARNING: While not involving gore or sex may be intense for readers.

The Hearth's Warming story tells the tale of how Equestria came to be. It does not however tell of the dark secrets that followed. Find out about the true history, and dark secrets of Equestria's forgotten past.

Picture art thanks to:

http://aeronjvl.deviantart.com - Awesome artist. Go check his stuff out! :)