There is no rule stating that one cannot be a geek AND also be buff.
I defy the rules.
Now, I am here in this anthro Equestria because reasons.
I am the Muscle Wizard, and I cast Magic Fist.

Inspired by Malideus.

This story is a sequel to Headless, not Heartless

Okay, taking it from the top.
Hi, I'm Auric Fulcrum, also known as Frank DeFontaine. For about 1,500 years, I wasn't alive. I instead inhabited my Dullahan costume as a spirit because of my sword, which also brought me to Equestria. Once I got here, after a few years of back and forth, Sunbutt imprisoned me because of a minor misunderstanding.
I heard that!
You were meant to!
Anyways, once I got out, I learned that the Wise One was coming to this reality, so I did what came natural to me.
I sought out the power of the Golden Sun and used it to defeat him so utterly I would never have to worry about him again.
Problem was, the energies that bound me together and the power of the Sun conflicted, so my armor fell apart. And without the armor, I was unbound, unfocused.
I came to a week later in the same basement I had been imprisoned, in my old body, but with a few...upgrades. Like Alchemy being a Thing I can Do.
Now that I'm alive again, my to-do list is radically different, but no less daunting.
For starters, how am I supposed to stop a mountain from sinking into the earth?!

On the Density of Alicorn Skulls: A sharp blow to the head can do odd things to one's personality. This is particularly problematic if the victim in question is a widely respected leader of her people.
On the Classification of Divinity: In some other worlds where magic exists, the inhabitants have attempted to quantify the different levels of godhood. Unfortunately, it is not a perfect system, and the Princesses have never been ones to flaunt their absurd levels of power.

This is a series of unrelated one-shots focused around Celestia, who remains one of my favourite ponies. It's marked completed, since there won't be a continuing narrative going between all of the shorts. It will continue to see updates though, since I have plenty more ideas for the Princess!

Now available in Spanish!

I was known as Frank DeFontaine. I was going to a Halloween party. I was a pretty intelligent kid, starting my first college term, and decided a little dress-up couldn't hurt.
My buddy Richard got involved, though. And like everything, he took it a bit too far. This time, I didn't say no, though. I really should have.
Next thing I know, we're going all-out on making my Dullahan costume. Because he's my favorite optional boss, and all.
Really shoulda known something was up when that guy behind the counter just so happened to have a sword that fit our specifications perfectly.
Next thing I know, I'm in Equestria. And I'm missing a head.
Sakes, I could use a drink. And a neck.
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Featured on 2/19/2014.
I'd like to leave it at "Holy mother of-!" but that doesn't capture what I'm feeling!

Some people believe that every human has the right to a second chance. A chance to roll the dice once more so we may continue our life happily and "normal". Too bad my roll was snake eyes. One moment I'm driving off to do some other meaningless thing in my life. The next moment I find myself stranded in a world full of multicolored horses that can talk. I'm sure you've heard many stories like this before, better ones probably. But take a moment to sit back, relax, and enjoy the tale of what I consider... My Second Chance.

Note: This takes place in a universe where My Little Pony never existed.

After Doug and Kevin go on a day hike, they take a small fall and realize they're not in a Mississippi forest anymore. Follow the adventures of two boys from good ol' Mississippi experience the wonders of Equestria.

-More character tags will be added as the story progresses-

As a result of a psychedelic experience with friends, Marcus Szekely makes contact with the recently reformed Discord, who (surprise, surprise) wants Marcus to shake things up a bit for the residents of Ponyville. Being a connoisseur of music of all Earthly varieties, Marcus is able to awaken the Equestrians to the true power of music that nopony has quite managed before due to certain... limitations, along with knowledge of the universe that is awe-inspiring, as well as quite shocking. Expect lots of music links.

Notes: I know the first half of Chapter 1 reads a bit like an entry on the Erowid Experience Vault, but trust me, it's important! As such, however, it may not be quite suited for younger readers. Also, I doubt I will be able to update frequently, what with school and all. Do not despair, though! I will update when I can.

FYI: Each chapter title is a song reference. Kudos if you get them.

UPDATE: I'm still alive people. But don't expect a new chapter just yet. I'll be doing some editing and retconing to clean the story up a bit before any new chapters.

Dan was just a normal cowboy, working on his parent's ranch. When a stranger comes to visit, and asks Dan if he wants to go to Equestria, all hell breaks lose. He wakes as a minotaur, and has to fit in with this new world. He gains friends and enemies along the way to enlightenment.
Will he be able to cope with racism as ponies cower from his magnificence?
Will he ever find a way home? Or even want to?
What does the future hold for our hero of the jungle?

Warning:
Contains country slang and abbreviations, such as turning "Coming" to "Comin" and "Running" to "Runnin".
Contains language inappropriate for some readers.
Contains Gore and Death
Viewer discretion is advised.

Part of the Chess Game of the Gods collab, a universe created by Blackwing and Rust.

My name is Martin Patric Olin Holm. (fancy name eh?)..... Well, you didn't choose your name either!
Anyway. I'm a simple man. I can live without tv, computer-hell! I could live without electricity!
But there is one person I can't live without..... Did I lose her?
No.
Did she lose me?
Well.... Sort of.
Now I'm stuck in a weird place filled with creatures from my nightmares, and I have to go back to her.
"Be like water making its way through cracks" Oh yes. I'm going to make my way through this crack alright.

Ace was a street magician with a lucky streak. His luck was legendary among casino owners and fellow magicians. Any risky trick would succeed flawlessly and any gamble would pay off for him.

After performing his greatest and final trick he is brought face to face with the entity responsible for his incredible luck. The goddess of fortune herself. Lady Luck.

She offers him a deal. To become her champion, her Wild Card, and go to Equestria to spread luck among those who need it the most. So he finds himself in a magical land, in a new form, and ready for anything that comes at him. To a reasonable degree.

(Part of the Chess Game of the Gods universe created by Rust and BlackWing)
(Cover art by Grusborg on deviantART)