A prequel/spin-off to Me, my Wife and my Daughter in which Noteworthy is going out on a date with Rarity, where an embarrassing event leads up in the process.

This is a prequel/spin-off, so it does not require reading the previous story to know what's going on, however, there will be references to the previous story

Apart of the "Life's Nuances" series along with:-

First Meetings
Me, my Wife and my Daughter
The Roadie and the Show Stopper

Rated Teen for: Strong Language and Suggestive Elements

Octavia is sick of playing under-appreciated classical music to crowds of only a few dozen, so she switches up her format to become a top-40 pop musician and appeal to the masses.

(Written as my submission to Equestria Daily's annual Horror Fiction contest)

The Everfree Forest is a dangerous place filled with wild creatures, exotic flora, and mysteries abound. Most ponies who choose to explore it are wise enough to do so during the day. Even Zecora, who has chosen to live in the forest, does not leave her home at night.

Stories passed from generation to generation tell of monsters, ghosts, and demons that would feel right at home in the most terrible of nightmares living in the Everfree, but most ponies chalk them up to nothing more than old mare's tales to discourage young colts and fillies from entering the forest at night. However, on a Nightmare Night not so long ago, four young colts decided to disregard these stories and enter the Everfree at night to prove their courage. It was supposed to be a simple trip to the castle at the center of the forest followed by a quick return to Ponyville.

Unfortunately for them, the most terrifying nightmares are the ones you have while you're awake.

Special thanks to my prereaders ChaoticHarmony, JetGrey, and Teal-Tome.

Huge thanks to jamescorck on deviantART for uploading this fantastic art he had lying around and for allowing me to use it for cover art. (link to original art here) He's the artist responsible for the Best Pony logos, so definitely give his DA page a look and even consider commissioning him.

Curious Star was just an ordinary colt that lived in Ponyville, worked at the local post office and enjoys finding out a lot of new stuff mostly by reading books. But one day he has to deliver a mysterious package and his curiousity brings him into a lot of trouble he cant get out of the easy way.

A brother and sister flee their homeland. Desperate to escape the Madness, they run to neighboring Equestria. Where they hope to ride out the storm in peaceful Ponyville.

It's a shame their past will stop at nothing to find them again.
Editing by Phlamingsoul
Cover art by butterkeet

I am Beatrice Wilde. I work with Vinyl, though she doesn't necesarily boast about me or anything. I'm kind of a street-mare. Finding out your coltfriend has been screwing other mares isn't the best way to end a relationship. Whatever. Now that I'm working with Vinyl, though, I've been making some money. Almost enough to start renting this apartment I found in Ponyville. Ah, well. Hopefully I can convince Vinyl to give me a raise, or let me crash with her for a while until I get back on my feet. Life is life, y'know? Gotta make the best of it. Although, "best" is a relative term...

Noteworthy never planned on becoming a traveling musician. A gifted saxophonist accepted into one of the most prostegious musical academies, Noteworthy never would've dreamed of such foalishness.

Time, of course, challenges all our expectations. Sometimes, dreams change, hearts break, and ties sever.

And, in the end of it all, Noteworthy discovers what freedom truly means.

One night aboard a cruise ship, the stallion with a saxophone recounts his journey to an unexpected fan.

Inspired by the Bob Seger song, "Turn The Page."

Thanks to Regidar, Sir Rustbucket, and Holo for editing.

Thank you so much to Seattle's Angels for featuring this story!

Now featured on Equestria Daily!

Now with a French translation by inglobwetrust!

Rated Everyone.

Her special talent of finding and exploiting the one weakness

everyone shares in common: the heart.

Her only problem? She can't figure out how hers came unbound.

Little less to a worry wart like Noteworthy.

(The OC belongs to ImJustAnotherBrony)

(I hope you all enjoy my take on the sad side.)

Moonlit Haze has just escaped the Rainbow factory, but where will she go? She has forced herself into hiding and is trying to get to Celestia, but will she make it in time?

Story By: Moonlit Haze

Rainbow factory- http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5381/rainbow-factory

Octavia has already accepted Vinyl's bisexuality. In fact, they 'flirt' with each other constantly. But what happens when Octavia invites Vinyl to stay the night? Will someone's emotions get the better of them? Will their friendship survive? Might it possibly evolve into something more? (No longer a Oneshot. Why? Because people are crazy.)