In Equestria, some things are different. Like where foals come from, and why some nature films are horribly inappropriate for showing to general audiences.
Applejack tirelessly tends to her family's stand, where the tantalizing scent of apple treats beckons customers. As she works, she becomes a compassionate ear for the patrons, weaving a tapestry of heartwarming tales that resonate deeply within her.
A simple challenge for the sake of a contest: a prize to be claim if possible; a crossover experiment in the end so to speak of. Failing that, a short story with low expectations and higher inquiries based on its contents in question nevertheless...
(Takes place between the events of "Birthday Built for Two" and "Rock Solid Approval?", as well as in an AU during the events of "To Where and Back Again".) Cheese Sandwich gets roped into foalsitting the Cake Twins when Pinkie is called away.
The Cakes have inadvertently summoned an eldritch horror from beyond space and time to destroy the world. Again. Because they do it every year. And now Pinkie has to waste yet another night in battling against the tentacled results. (Stupid holiday.)
Hearth's Warming is very stressful for retail workers like Pinkie, and this year is the worst of them all, though she's determined not to show it lest she ruin anypony's Holiday. But one shy, yellow pegasus uses her Fluttershy Heart to see the truth
Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich take Lil' Cheese with them to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cake, who have now retired. Lil' Cheese is eager to meet the ponies that were like a second family to his mother.
The Cutie-Mark Crusaders look into getting a particularly marely kind of cutie-mark, but Apple Bloom notices something else about herself in the process.
Rainbow Dash, a blue Pegasus, who've tried to get into the Wonder bolt academy; has a vision of cupcakes before the event takes place; so when things seem to follow up with her dreams; she knows... It's time to get out of the oven.
Pinkie wakes up and finds that her pet: Gummy is out of his bed and is no where to be found; She frantically looked for him; only to be caught in the morning rush of customers.
(Takes place before the start of FiM.) The Cakes arrange a visit with Pinkie's parents to discuss the possibility of Pinkie moving to Ponyville. Igneous and Cloudy agree, but will they consider what's truly best for their daughter?
When Mr. and Mrs. Cake need to replace their destroyed dresser, Anon directs them to Ikea. Things go downhill fast. || This is some crappy, rushed story for Valentines/Hearts and Hooves Day 2020.
Mr. and Mrs. Cake are spending Hearts and Hooves Day alone together. Mrs. Cake wonders about her future appeal to her husband, and receives encouragement in return.
Having to wait for the now-healthy twins to be discharged from the hospital has made Pinkie... bored. The adminstration isn't going to like her when she’s bored...
Seeing Mr. Cake change a diaper in public sets off a strange, irresistible urge in the citizens of Ponyville. A mysterious & overwhelming desire to MAKE SURE HE NEVER DOES IT AGAIN.
Derpy's deluded house, a super way to spice up a marriage, and two friends stepping out of the party for a breather. Yes! These are entries one, two, and three of Blue Chameleon VI's Writeoff Contestants for the Prompt: "Keep Pretending"
Chiffon Swirl just wants to win the Ponyville Baking Contest. Carrot Cake just wants a certain blue somepony to notice him. Both think this was a bad idea.
In a moment of existential confusion, Pinkie wants her friends to come hold a party with her. They can't make it. When she reschedules and they still fail her, Pinkie confronts them one by one.
On a spring night in Ponyville, when the dandelion seeds flutter without fear of trotting hooves, he who is called Regret stabs a restless mare deeply. With the help of a motherly friend she will confront him, and see herself in a whole new light.
When Sugarcube Corner burns down, Sunburst & Hoops are the last ponies that ought to be affected. But if the past can't be buried again, even Ponyville's model family may be shattered forever.