Worthless, weak, ugly—as far as Twilight is concerned, that's all she'll ever be. Even three months into their relationship, Twilight still refuses to believe that an absolute goddess like Sunset could ever love a loser like her. And it doesn't help that Twilight spends every night being tormented by nightmares of Midnight Sparkle, the one being who hates Twilight more than she hates herself.

Twilight can only remember a single moment in her life when she felt strong: the five minutes that she spent as Midnight Sparkle. The five minutes she spent with magic.

Now, tortured by fear, anxiety, and never-ending nightmares, Twilight knows the only way to win Sunset's love is to make herself stronger—even if that means resurrecting the demon inside of her.

Originally written for the January 2016 Writeoff, "Look, I Can Explain...", where it made finals.

Thanks to Horizon, Bookplayer, and FanOfMostEverything for offering advice on the original. Thanks to Quill Scratch, Oroboro, Monokeras, Lise Eclaire, Monarch Dodora, Majin Syeekoh, PegasusMesa, Reneigh Haycart, and Hazeyhooves for helping me brainstorm certain parts. Preread by Pascoite.

Art by Ta-Na!

This story is a sequel to The Science of Choice

While preparing to host a party, Twilight Sparkle learns that she's a much better friend—and girlfriend—than she ever gave herself credit for.

Part of the Montage Cinematic Universe.

This story is a sequel to Two Horny Mares

Twilight and Sunset spend some quality time together before the Senior Prom.

Just a little SciSet fluff for Hearts and Hooves Day 2018.

Part of the SciTwi Shimmer Chronicles

This story is a sequel to The Magic Inside

Camp Everfree is here, and a certain couple couldn't be more excited.

Coppermane was thrilled to attend camp with all his friends, but mostly to spend time with his princess in a different setting. Fluttershy couldn't wait to be out in nature with her prince, and show him the true beauty of the world around them.

But when the magic around them starts to get out of control, Fluttershy and Coppermane may encounter their biggest relationship obstacle yet.

Sex tag is for some suggestive content at the end.

Coppermane & Fluttershy Series: 5.0

This story is a sequel to TFW You Find Your Crush's Nudes

Equestria Girls. Pinkie Pie and Twilight are out shopping for a party the next day. The carefree, happy mood evaporates when somebody is rude to Twilight, who is recovering from a medical issue. Twilight returns serve and attempts to tear the woman a new one, but when she's finished, Pinkie Pie is crying. Dismayed, the two leave the store. It's going to take a bit of intervention from a certain stone-faced older sister to let Twilight know that Pinkie isn't upset for the reason she thinks she is...

When the truth comes out, it starts in tears, but it will end in much-needed (and wanted) cuddles.

/x/x/x/

Takes place after TFW You See Your Crush's Nudes and offers negligible spoilers, but is a standalone thr3shot. NOT a Twinkie shipfic; SpitDash mention.

Rated T for mature themes, angst, a couple of naughty words, and nonsexual(!) partial nudity. Tagged for mentions of scars.

Twilight Sparkle may be a brilliant scientist, a flawless engineer, and a wielder of otherworldly magic—but she's not infallible. Sometimes, she isn't okay. Pinkie knows this.

Warning for slight mentions of self-harm/suicide

Edited by my good friend RustyWarhead

Music by Inquisitive_Duck