Before he became the wicked spirit we know, King Sombra had been a kind king that had yearned for the well-being of his citizens. However, one thousand years ago, a series of events forced him to step forth into an abyss that would change him forever.

New version edited by RainbowBob.

Dramatic readings of the old version:
- by Night Scribe
- by Jonty Jig

Whilst on her own, Scootaloo decides to help Fluttershy tend to her animals in the hopes of getting an 'animal helper' cutie mark.

But things take a turn for the worse when Fluttershy's chickens simply won't leave her alone, believing Scootaloo to be the re-incarneted chicken goddess.

Inspired by the cover art done by the awesome King-Kakapo, go show him some love here and there.

Thank you to my pre-reader DVAN56 and my editors Draconian Soul and Vexy, go check out some of their stories!

There are many things that ponies want to do in their lifetime. They want to get their cutie mark, have friends, fall in love and start a family, and share many wonderful memories before they grow old and die. Ditzy Doo was one of those ponies. Was. Several thousands of years ago, those joys were taken away from her.

Big thanks to, CartsBeforeHorses, for pre-reading and editing this story! If you don't know about him already, check him out. He rite good story!

Submitted for the 31shotober challenge!

Just a story about two background ponies eating cookies...or is it?

This differs from my usual fare. Basically, it's a short, comedic look at what happens when a couple of otherwise mute and indifferent background ponies decide to one day start pondering their own existence. It's more mature than my regular stuff...definitely for the older audience.

This story was originally a script for an on-stage dialogue between two actors with minimal props. (Namely, a table, two chairs, and a plate of cookies...with maybe one or two bits of costuming just to make the audience know from the start that they're representing background ponies.) But as this site doesn't accept scripts, I've translated it into prose.

The image of cookies used for the story is a public domain image.

Part 1 of the Shadow Trilogy

As Twilight Sparkle enters her third year amongst her friends in Ponyville, she finds herself plagued with strange dreams of an unknown power whispering dark secrets to her. The voices speak of Power, of the strength to protect what she holds most dear, of the great knowledge she could attain, such that no force could ever threaten her lands, or her friends, ever again.

Though she shrinks from this voice, the lure of greater knowledge, of magical power far beyond what she currently knows is enticing and alluring to her, eating away at her resolve even as the lack of rest begins to wear her physical defenses down.

What is this voice, and what does it plan for the most faithful student in Equestria?

Note: Events diverge from canon following the events of "Games Ponies Play"

Part 2 - The Twilight Fall
Part 3 - The Twilight War
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It's late at night, and you're sitting by your computer, unaware of the things going on around you. Your parents are gone for the night, and you are alone. Suddenly, a strange sound of... hooves on your front porch disturbs you from whatever you were doing. You decide to investigate. What you see shocks you.

Made for EQD Nightmare Night 2013 contest.

EDIT: Damn it, just realized this story is too short to be accepted in the contest... and I can't submit another one... Oh well, maybe next year.

Welcome to The Diamond Cutters 2nd installment of The Diamond Refinery series. This is going to be a special edition of the refinery. The goal of this event is to create a story with 5 protagonists, come up with a story as to how the CMC with Diamond Tiara & Silver Spoon end up, literally or not, working as one to overcome obstacles.

Be it a quick super heroes base episode to defeat giant monsters, a spell interrupted by the five fillies that somehow cause it to go haywire that somehow merge them into one being, or even just write a normal five fillies being forced to work towards a mutual end, whatever that may be. Almost anything goes!

The Harmony Project "Five Become One"/"Working as One"

This special edition of "The Diamond Refinery" will allow voters from outside the group to help pick who's story was considered most fun and made best use of the theme. If you wish to vote, please leave a comment with just the name or number of what you think was your favorite story in the comments below!

If you want to comment on what you thought of the entries at length beyond just voting, please, save them for after the Voting Phase has ended, which will close this coming Friday, October 11th at 11:59PM EST US/CA timezone.

Disclaimer: Thumbing Up or Down a person's choice will have ZERO effect on who gets picked as only actual individual comments with # or Title will be counted.
Disclaimer: Comments that go on to describe why they chose a story over another will be removed to avoid potential swaying of voters' votes. Please wait till voting ends before commenting on stories at length.

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The Diamond Refinery, is an ongoing Event Series meant to challenge story makers to create a foundation with, and around, Diamond Tiara that build to her strengths. To create more meaningful stories that go past the one-dimensional. Contestants will go against each other anonymously and compete for top billing to see how they fair in the spotlight when names and titles mean nothing, relying solely on the credibility of their works.

Oh yeah, and there's, like, prizes too. I suppose there's that. The best part is YOU, the readers, get to choose who is most deserving to walk off as Best of the Best and award one to three lucky contestants with various prizes. So be sure to cast your vote for your favorite(s)!

For questions please visit Diamond Refinery Rules and Regulations

Disclaimer: The Diamond Cutters, nor I, do not take any credit for the stories herein. This is an event run solely by me and prizes are given out by me. Telaros. I take full responsibility for this event and its promises.

Art by Almas/Journey Curl.

It's common knowledge that Rainbow Dash wants to be a Wonderbolt. She's proven again and again that she's the fastest flyer in Equestria already, so why is she so determined to earn that role? Money? Fame? Power?

Only Fluttershy knows. She's been waiting all those years, quietly cheering her friend on and waiting for their dream to come true.

A gift for I HV NO FEAR, for being with me since the start. You wanted FlutterDash, so I delivered.

proofread and edited by my besties: Afro Pony and DegeTheMighty

Featured on 13/09/2013 THANK YOU ALL!!!

"You either die a Hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the Villain."

Jasper William Montgomery, he just turned twenty and is absolutely bored with life. He's not suicidal, depressed, or a drug user with a penchant for drinking, he's just bored. Everything one can do in life, parties, going clubbing, video games, even computers don't really appeal to him. One thing that keeps him sane is watching shows from his youth and the occasional entertaining film. Due to a friends attempt to make him feel better he ends up watching all three seasons of My Little Pony and pretty much laughs at the fictional world. Being labeled a cynic and pretty much given up on by his friends, Jasper is alone. Until he's teleported away to Equestria by an observing Celestia.

TVTropes- http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FanFic/Villainous

(Cover image courtesy of UsagiFriday, thank you!)

Twilight leaves Spike alone with the owl for a bit, and things get freaky.

Based on a true story.