Far from civilization, in places still left blank on all maps, one can sometimes find wonders of magic that predate even Equestria. Beautiful and dangerous, they’re a silent reminder of the world as it once was. But they’re also a threat to the travelers from the growing Principality of Equestria, so when Princess Luna discovers an unnatural blemish in the texture of her dreamscape, she doesn’t wait to investigate it.

Little does she know that the creator of that blemish is already waiting for her.

A reading performed by Skijarama!

Everypony knows the stories of Twilight Sparkle's adventures with the Bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Their heroism in cleansing Princess Luna of the Nightmare, their courage in facing Discord and his anarchy, their resolve to help Ponyville face its many disasters. What everypony doesn't know is that none of those stories ever happened.

This is Big Macintosh's story. And it is true.

Stepping Stone is an adult now. Everything that happened before was years ago. It's all ancient history. But even if the past is ancient history, it can feel so real, even in the smallest of ways.

Same continuity as The Queen of the Dark.

No pony deserves to be alone and forgotten.

Entry to the Thousand Words Story Contest.

Same continuity as The Queen of the Dark.

In the hot rainforest of Farasi, ponies met up to partake in an adventure that might be their last. Was it providence or happenstance? It was left unspoken.

Entry to the "New Blood" Contest.

Bonuses:
1 "From the beginning, you know the end.."
4 "The main character’s name and identity is never mentioned."

Tirek got everything he ever wanted. All the magic in Equestria. His vengeance fulfilled. The kingdom in ruin. Yet his fury remained as unrelenting as his newfound power. Countless years after his victory, there is nothing else to conquer, no new horizons to reach, only himself and the voices of the past in a dead world. He pays one last visit to those he plunged in Tartarus on the day of his coronation, as he has done many times before. But this time, something is different. Something is wrong.

Thanks to Reviewfilly for giving me some pointers, as well as other anonymous advisors.

Made it to the box on 06/24/23. Thank you so much, guys, I honestly did not expect that.

A short existential horror. Apple Bloom accidentally time travels a fraction of a second into the past, and realises she's the only one there. The world continues on around her, yet she's not in it.

The present is an infinitely thin span of time bordered by endless past and future. Everyone you know and love balances on that line. What if you fell off?

Written to be exactly 1000 words for the 1000 word contest (Horror).

Cover image made by me. Special thanks to SpoonierThanThou and Steady Gaze for pre-reading!

Featured 22/06/23 - 24/06/23. Fanfic reading. Translations: Ukrainian

Spark Bug, a steampunky earth pony mechanic, attempts to salvage her machines from a house facing imminent flooding, in a world that won't stop raining. During this time, she forms a bond with her creations. Out here, it's just Spark Bug, her machines, and the rain.

My first fanfic, and first creative writing project - be gentle!

This fic is made to accompany an as-of-yet unreleased fic a friend of mine is writing, also featuring my OC. Cover art is my own.

This is meant to be a short one-shot character exploration, to flesh out things to come. Story features no dialog or any other characters. Rated teen for implied death.

Translations: Ukrainian

For many ponies there is a darkness deep inside their souls that no light could triumph over. For Celestia there is a blinding light.

Written for Bicyclette's second A Thousand Words contest in the category 'Drama'.

Proofread by Equimorto with further help from Jessi.

During the night, a villainous pony sneaks into Canterlot Castle and breaks Celestia's connection to the sun, taking it for her own gain. Twilight and the rest of the gang embark on a quest to recover Celestia's magic and stop the powerful thief before her plans, whatever they may be, can be fully realized.

(Stop trying to add this to Tyrantlestia groups!)

_{An Experimental submission for the 2023 'A Thousand Words' contest.
Thanks to Reviewfilly and a few other /fimfic/ denizens for initial readings.}