The other week, I took the train to visit my youngest sister, who graduated with a Masters Degree in Journalism (beats my mediocre little BFA in Media Arts and Animation, I'll give you that!). While on the train ride back to where I live, I did some more writing on The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf, and as the day carried on, I got the idea for another little one-shot story, this time involving a Applebloom as a young filly.

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Well, sound of the gun, but I got Chapter 7 up before I have to take off for a Friend's party today!

This is a pretty crucial chapter, despite it seeming to be a lot of nothing...but there definitely is something there.

I can't tell much more than that, as I want those who are my avid readers, to give this chapter (the longest one yet!), a read.

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So the Cutie Mark Crusaders FINALLY got their Cutie Marks this past season! But now we're left to wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing?

https://youtu.be/llDXAZ4xtlE

Well, finally got off my caboose and got this chapter proofread, and released!

As explained before, after the rather lukewarm reception to the last chapter (which marks a turning point in the story!), I got a bit low, though thanks to Dommy128 and AppleOrPie for their little pep-talks.

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For those wondering, yes, I am still working on the story.

I actually went to Manhattan for 4 days last week, and have been rolling the experience around in my head, to see if I could work some of what I saw into the next chapter.

I'm hoping to have something in the next week, but we're still on course.

On the main wiki! Updated to reflect College and Business after the Explosion. :)

https://equestriancity.wikia.com/wiki/Rarity

Stay tuned, Moon's got a new look and a new ref sheet coming!

DarkMalcontent

Here we are again with another Not A Contest story by the lovely and talented SockPuppet: Sweetie Belle volunteers at a hospital on Earth!

EVolunteer Day

• MLP: FiM
• Slice of Life

Sweetie Belle volunteers at Children's Hospital.

• Human
• Rarity
• Sweetie Belle

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Howdy, hi!

So I'm going to do a post mortem on Chained to the Plow as I do for my bigger stories, but for now...

I'm kind of thinking of a sequel for this story.

So, I don't like writing the Cutie Mark Crusaders... normally, but Apple Bloom kind of took my heart in this story.

So! Sequel thought because I want to write more about her.

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That's the question John will have to answer, in the latest chapter:

TFriendship Is Magic! ... Unless You Are a Human

• MLP: FiM
• Drama
• Slice of Life

After a catastrophic introduction, a former soldier is struggling to adjust to his new life – facing ponies prejudice. Observing his ordeal - Celestia is starting to question how kind and forgiving her subjects really are...

• Sex
• Profanity
• Human
• Applejack
• Celestia
• Cheerilee
• OC
• CMCs

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With Rainbow Dash's dreams in his hands (or rather, hand) – he'll have to decide for himself, how far is he willing to go, before justice, turns into revenge.

I've been reading a bunch of Anon-a-Miss fics lately and have noticed a trend. A lot of people flesh out Sunset and her past, present and future. A good number of them give other side characters a chance to shine, from Gilda to Octavia, from Sirens to shadowbolts. A lot less give their time to the main 5 and how and why they react like they do. But I haven't seen any (yet) that give the CMC some motivations for their actions besides what is already said in the comic. Which is wierd considering

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Another day, another chapter published. There was actually a time when I thought about turning this short story into a novel.

TBad Dragon's Short Stories

• MLP: FiM
• Anthology

Got a minute? It will take you even less to read one of these unrelated short stories designed for instant reader’s gratification.

• Spike

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Enjoy!

Grading Scale:

A (fantastic episode)
A- (an excellent episode with at least one flaw)
B+ (a great episode with a couple of flaws)
B (a good episode which still could have been better)

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So we finally get to see what becomes of the CMC after their get their Cutie Marks. It's different than what I expected. Also Sweetie Belle is Best Crusader.

Oh and definitely watch this one all the way through. For...reasons...

https://youtu.be/16RPQk1jqKI

Got a couple pieces from different peeps today! Both are a little overdue... Sorry guys. Real life can be a real time sink.

First off a great Wheel and the Butterfly piece by, you guessed it, Nova Quill!

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This isn't going to be a thoughtful, full-on review, but there are a few things I'd like to say on the two new episodes.

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And so, we finally reach the (unofficial) end, to The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf!

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So let's talk about Diamond Tiara's redemption...in song! I mean, the songs from the show. I will not be singing.

https://youtu.be/DXRJWFMP17U

Whew! Was gonna wait until the middle of the week, but was too excited to keep this in any longer!

This was one of those 'tentpole' chapters that was like the dessert at the end of another meal-course. I had to 'slog' through some character development and not-so-hot storytelling to get here, but I'm pretty sure it'll find some fans and get some cheers (though I'm sure I'll be met with plenty of 'meh's.').

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Well, kind of flew through this chapter, but hope it has some nice, emotional moments to it.

I did struggle with it for a bit, because I felt it could have become very 'talky.' Because of that (and fearing it'd easily go over 10,000 words), I decided to 'streamline' the chapter, with summaries, and giving characters dialogue, when I felt it was necessary.

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I just saw the Nintendo Direct showing the fifth dlc character, and as much as I would like to play Sora, I'm kinda glad that this isn't him.

Let me explain.

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