Cypress Flash has worked at Station Thirteen as part of the Logistics department for a month, and has had no reason to believe that it would ever be interesting. That changes when one day, he uncovers a perplexing mystery in the form of components missing from the storeroom. It'll be up to him and Kai, the station's only Changeling, to figure out not just who stole these supplies, but also why.

An entry for the 2023 Science Fiction Contest II.

Cover art adapted from this image. All credit goes to the original artist.

You've heard all sorts of horror stories about ponies being gripped by the malicious intents of cursed artifacts from other planes. Starlight isn't just some schlub, though: she's been studying magic her whole life! So of course she knows the proper precautions to take when she finds a scary-looking artifact in Twilight's mail pile.

Oh, and Trixie is here too.

_{bronze medal in thousand words iii (comedy)}

Every day was the same, until it wasn't.

One day, Limestone was working at the farm she would one day inherit. The next, she was helping mine centuries-old ore with centuries-old ponies in a centuries-old kingdom.

Thanks Pinkie.

Thanks to Riley for editing!

I find it so hard to not get wrapped up in memories of you

Entry for the 'Mini-EU' contest in the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting Group's series of 5 year anniversary contests, where it placed 3rd.

Moondancer had spent so much time thinking about the past, how it could be changed, how she could be changed. Was she more than the sum of her parts? Her experiences? Or is she defined by her cutie mark to always be who she is?

The answer could change Equestria as she's always known it.

Art and editing done by Fable!

Ah, sunrise.  The perfect time for a cup of tea!

Calming, delicate, and sweet!  Just what Daybreaker wants in the morning.

Yes, tea truly is the best. . .

It’s simply unfortunate that her day is about to be ruined by Monster Energy.

UPDATE (10/05/24): Grammar and Spelling Revision, courtesy of TheSmokingGuy!

Garble is a dragon. He hurts others and takes their stuff. Why? Because he’s a dragon. That’s what his dad taught him to do.

Content Warnings: Blood

Written for the 2024 Non-Pony Writing Contest

Edited by EileenSaysHi

Preread by TheDriderPony and The Sleepless Beholder

Life on the road is tough. Travelling every day and performing every night is a herculean effort that even somepony like Starlight Glimmer had grossly underestimated. In it, she found a newfound respect for Trixie, for whom this was simply the normal routine to which she lived her life, for years on end.

With another successful performance done, dusted and wrapped up in a bow, Trixie and Starlight retire to Trixie's caravan for a well earned rest.

Trixie, however, has an idea she wants to pitch to Starlight before they go to sleep.

Cover art courtesy of 80653LOUND on Twitter.

My entry for the Slice of Life category of The A Thousand Words Contest III!

Check out my other entries!
Drama: Fireball
Slice of Life: You are here!
Horror: Washed Out
Comedy: Dogsitting
Experimental: With a Whimper

It hasn't been long since Twilight and Spike moved into town. Spike doesn't feel close to the girls, and because of this, writes each of them a letter—hoping to invite them to his party.

Another night, another party. It seems like an endless cycle, but this one is different, being in Canterlot. For Anonymous, it's a night to cut loose, indulge in more than a few strong drinks, and embrace the freedom of inebriation. He's not here to meet ponies and take in meaningful conversation... but fate has a silly way of manipulating wants and needs.

Not much to say about this one. It was a short scrap I had that never really went anywhere and was meant more for comedy. Still has a bit of that I suppose, but it's definitely got more meaning than that now.

Rated teen for alcohol and language.