In addition to not talking about Fight Club and NOT TALKING ABOUT FIGHT CLUB, we need to lay down a few rules to make sure this contest runs smoothly. Please read them thoroughly. Every single one of these rules is important and they answer many questions.

- Submissions are due by 11:59 PM CST, August 15. Do not rely on an extension.
- Update: No part of your story may take place from a pony's point of view. No exceptions.
- For the purposes of this contest, ponies have "pony" somewhere in their species name (pegasus ponies, etc.).
- If in doubt, ponies are also

1) sentient, equine creatures
2) are raised and socialized with other ponies, and
3) possess the potential to receive (or already have) a permanent cutie mark.

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If your POV character(s) lack(s) any of these traits, they're most likely not a pony.

- One entry per person. Author collabs are fine, but can only submit one entry regardless.
- Entries must be between 1,500 and 15,000 words.
- Entries must be new. Please refrain from submitting stories you've already published.
- Entries must be complete upon submission. Incomplete entries will not be judged.
- Please keep entries rated PG-13/Teen or lower. Stories can accomplish a lot even without resorting to graphic content.
- Write in good faith. Parodies, trollfics, and crackfics have their place, but that place isn't here.
- No Human in Equestria or crossover stories.

Note: these rules are subject to change as time goes on.