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I am the jester, my job's to entertain
And it seems that soon enough it too will be my job to reign
Over all that you see, over all that you know
As the king is slowly dying, any moment he could go
Yes the king is slowly dying, any moment he will go

The Court Jester: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esu__LAsA68&t=0s

When Twilight was sent to improve relations with the Griffon Kingdom due to a glacier running through the sea that divides the two kingdoms, she was more than a little excited. However, when she and her friends landed on the shores of Griffonstone, Twilight realised this mission might not be as leisurely as she might have hoped. As nice as the griffons were, and as much as her friends were enjoying the "vacation", Twilight couldn't help but be entranced by the titanic ice sheet in the water. Could anyone else hear it talking? How is ice talking? And why... why does it sound exactly like her?

(For context, this book takes place somewhere in the middle of season 5 of the show, but after episode 8.)

Copper Moon is a normal earth pony struggling with a desire to be more than he is, and to matter in this world, no matter what. This drives him to a very dark path shortly before the mane six unite, leading to revelations about his ancestor that, one day, he may just surpass.
Can he be brought back to the light side, or will he be led fully into the night?

Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sgt. Sprinkles

Being a reprint from the reminiscences of John H. Watcolt, M.D., late of the Wonderbolt Medical Department

In glancing over my notes of the hundreds of cases in which I have during the years studied the methods of my celebrated friend, Sherclop Pones, I find many tragic, some comic, a large number merely strange, but none commonplace; for, working as he did rather for the love of his art than for the acquirement of wealth, he refused to associate himself with any investigation which did not tend towards the unusual, and even the fantastic. Of all these varied cases, however, I cannot recall any which presented more singular features than that which was associated with the infamous case of Pinkie’s Cupcakes. The events in question occurred in the early days of my association with Pones, when we were sharing rooms as bachelors in Baker Street. It is possible that I might have placed them upon record before, but a promise of secrecy was made at the time, from which I have only been freed during the last month by Princess Twilight Sparkle upon her coronation as the Ruler of the Equestrian Monarchy, desiring for this particular case in which I am about to narrate to be at last be known to general public (much to the Caballus Club’s objection.) It is perhaps as well that the facts should now come to light, for I have reasons to know that there are widespread rumours as to the disappearance of Rainbow Dash of loyal reputation, which tend to make the matter even more terrible than the truth.

The Great War has been raging for three years.

The Changeling war machine has destroyed countless lives, but the days of the invincible Changeling Heer are long gone. Their shattered supply lines have run dry, and the Equestrians have deployed fresh reserves from the East, furnished by the River Republic. The great counteroffensive has begun.

Everypony recognizes the war is in its closing days, but there is still plenty of fighting to be done. Tank commander Rising Glory answers a desperate call for help, unwittingly altering the course of history.

Set in the Equestria At War, Hearts of Iron 4 mod universe. The timeline is based on a personal multiplayer game.

Written for the Fifth Annual Equestria At War Writing Contest!

Cover image by DeeBeezy Art

Gore tag for light description

This story is a sequel to What's Lurking In The Shadows

Ratted teen for topics of sexual abuse. Based on dreams I've been having as of late.

I pass through the part of town where I was sexually abused four years ago. I know he's not coming back for me, but why does he still haunt my dreams...? Will I ever heal...?

A collection of short stories, each not more than 150 words.

Done for Loganberry’s Flashfic 150 contest. (Note: Not all stories collected here were the final Submissions for each prompt)

After the death of Phyllis the philodendron, Starlight gets a new—very different—plant.

Brainstormed in the Triptych Continuum Discord. I imagine this story will be disavowed by the server management.

For centuries, the pegasi of Zephyr Heights could not fly. That didn’t stop some from trying.

CONTENT WARNING: This is a work of fiction. I do not condone suicide. If you are suicidal, or have serious concerns about your mental health, I advise you not to read this story.

Help is available. USA Suicide Prevention Helpline: 800-273-8255. Website.

There are rumours circulating. Stories about something lurking in the darkness. Something hiding in the unlit corners of rooms and hallways. Something waiting in the shadow. But they're just rumors. Just fiction. There's nothing to be afraid of. There's nothing there at all.

An entry into the A Thousand Words contest, under the "Grim" and "Experimental" categories.

Prereading and cover art edit courtesy of Reviewfilly.

Live reading by The Mystery Fluttershy Fan.

Vaguely inspired by a series that doesn't exist.