Sweetie Bell isn't a robot, right?

My entry into the Science Fiction Contest II, with special thanks to my proof reader, gapty.

Far from home, small-time journalist Cauliflower Shrew has made it to the cradle of endless death that is the former Arisian League, itself the bloated corpse of what was once Hippogriffia, to report on the violent embers of its civil war. With the services of infamous griffon gun-runner Gerwin, she has all her bases covered for this trip.

But it's not just the news she's been sent here for. She's been given a solution with which to end the bloodshed.

And that gun-running griff may be the key.

In the year 2279, the world is controlled by the four conglomerates: Alicorn Electronics, Chemical Language Industrial Front, Glorious Iron Industries, and Sea Air and Space Technologies. The globe and the space colonies are divided between the four colonies, but AE, once Equestria, controls the moon, retaining the upper hoof on all the others. This, however, doesn't mean there is no conflict.

Little sparks have broken out all over the place as technology advances. The first Bionic Titan ever created was a CLIF machine that went 'rogue' and headed straight to AE's capital, only falling to CEO Luna herself. On that day of the Summer Sun Celebration, June 22nd of 2222, the world had changed. An arms race began between the four conglomerates, and four generations of titans have come in its wake from all over the world. AE holds the crown for now, but the others are always advancing and gunning for it. Titans can now overpower an alicorn, and that means, something is about to change.

On the winds of a new era, two ponies in the poverty of the poorest island of SAST's Cavalisa Archipellago receive word about a job from an unusual employer. He asked for a pilot, so they went to the best around: a young stallion who goes by the name Zap Flash.

(Takes place in AU during "To Where and Back Again, Part 2" for obvious reasons. Idea inspired by LittleshyFiM.)

When Thorax stops holding back and starts sharing love, magic is unleashed that causes not only the changelings to change but Starlight as well. In fact, the magic ends up changing her species completely.

To the shock of everyone, Starlight Glimmer is no longer a pony. Now, she is a changeling, and the queen of the changelings to boot.

Overwhelmed with this sudden change and the responsibilities that come with it, Starlight must quickly adapt and try to be a leader for her new hive. And this includes what to do with the former queen, Chrysalis.

This story is a sequel to Cypress Zero

For hundreds of years, the post-scarcity world of Equestria has served as a launching point for the stars. Beyond their green earth, interstellar relays and starships power the colonization efforts of all species. And in just minutes, the digital messages of little ponies can cover distances once considered impossible.

It makes the arrival of a physical letter all the more meaningful.

Especially to the most isolated pony at the heart of the Equestrian Core Worlds.

An entry to the Science Fiction Contest II.
No prior reading of Cypress Zero is required. But both stories are stronger together.

Pinkie's taken on a strange schedule of visiting Twilight once a week and giving her a kiss on the cheek. Twilight, being as romantically inept as she is, has no idea what this means.

Written for TwiPie Week 2023 Day 1 on Twitter. I chose the prompt 'Cheek Smooch' today.

Update! Cover art by collum_warner on Instagram :3

When a storm rages during a trip to Camp Everfree, disaster strikes. The dam breaks away and Fluttershy gets caught up in the flood. It’s up to Applejack and Timber Spruce to race to her rescue.

(Meant to act as a standalone, does not perfectly follow the movie's continuity and changes some of Camp Everfree's details)

Based on the Thomas and Friends episode: "Toby and the Flood".

More than ten years after Princess Twilight had been coronated as Princess Equestria, Rainbow Dash thinks of a scheme for a devious, late April Fool's Day, prank. Spike, while a lot older, larger, and wiser, will be the susceptible victim of Rainbow Dash's plan. Antics ensue once Rainbow Dash gets her other friends in on her scheme.

This story has been revised since it was first uploaded. Revisions have been made to fix grammatical mistakes, to adjust some of the character dialogue, and to include additional details. Otherwise, the plot and themes of the story have remained the same.

Solaris has Star Shine in her hoof for a night. However for once, things don't go her way when her sister, Solaris, is experienced enough to recognize her bs.

In an instant, six lives are tragically taken. Luna, Cadance, and her brand new baby daughter Flurry Heart are the only survivors. Now the two princesses must raise the heir to the Crystal Empire together, though Cadance blames Luna for the events of her family's deaths.

Very loosely based on Friendship Is Tragic II: A Tale of Two Princesses by Scribbler Productions.

The title is a line from the song “Just A Dream” by Carrie Underwood. https://youtu.be/jLntFKtR66g