Big Macintosh helps his sister Applebloom to cope with the sadness that only a filly can feel. A d'awhful story of the comforts one can find in sibling love.

"Sadness is a cold, wet blanket that we can't always pull off of ourselves... But it makes all the difference when somepony will stay under that blanket with you and take the bitter chill away."

The first Nightmare Night with Princess Luna was fantastic. Big Macintosh had finished his cart rides, and was ready to mingle with the rest of Ponyville. When Cheerilee comes rushing up with Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle in tow, they learn Applebloom went missing from Pinkie's little herd. A search begins, and a creeping dread comes over Big Mac, as he can't help but notice a strange scent in the air, as they draw closer to the Everfree Forest...

Art -- http://imalou.deviantart.com/

Dinky enjoys staying with Sparkler, but is still anxious to go back home to her mom. The bright young filly and the young-at-heart mare use their time together to teach each other about growing up and what it means to be family.
A sequel to Ditzy Doo's Dismally Derpy Day.

“For it’s such a lovely day,/To have to always feel this way.” –Portishead, ‘Wandering Star’

On a visit to Ponyville, Princess Luna tries to connect with the common pony. But there seems to be one common pony that seems to catch her eyes.

When you have to turn your entire life over and start from scratch, it helps to have good friends by your side.

Rara is fortunate to have one like Applejack.

Of course, then she met Applejack's brother...

Written for the May 2021 Pairing Contest, where it took Most Original Pairing!

Featured 05/25/2021 - 05/26/2021!

Apple Bloom asks an honest question.

Rainbow Dash finally did it! A sonic rainboom on command! Except she also managed to break every window in Applejack's farmhouse in the process. Now she has to pay for each one, and with her wages from managing the weather not nearly enough to cover the damage, she has to work on Applejack's farm for two whole weeks!
Talk about cruel and unusual punishment. Still, maybe it wouldn't be all bad. At least she would get to hang out with her friend AJ right? Wrong.

5-star featured on Equestria Daily.

Sequel: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4620/Breaking-Barriers

When Big Macintosh saves Applejack from a broken promise on the last day of harvest, she starts to worry she's been taking him for granted. Intent on fixing it, she takes him and Apple Bloom on a camping trip into Whitetail Wood, determined that they all have a good time together, as a family.

A simple story about a brother, his two sisters, and how much they mean to each other.

Cheerilee loves teaching. Despite all the trials and tribulations it presents, it's worth it in the end when her students learn something new. Not even a letter from the Ministry of Education reminding her about the impending teacher evaluations can sway her. But tack on her new relationship, the constant 'help' of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and some strange behavior from Dinky and Sparkler, and her life is about to become a lot more complicated.

This story is set in parallel with The Life and Times of a Winning Pony and The Study of a Winning Pony with the approval of Chengar Qordath, Comma-Kazie and Ponibius.

Cover art used with permission, source is here

SIXTEEN YEARS OLD and still without a cutie mark, Apple Bloom faces an existential crisis until a new opportunity presents itself, one that might solve her problem—if she can take the first step.

It is deeper, more thoughtful and infinitely more interesting than any story I’ve ever read starring her. Well paced, emotional, and possessing strong, interesting characters, this is a story worth getting involved in. Why Haven’t You Read These Yet?
—PaulAsaran

Proofreaders: BlueBook and Tigerose
Special thanks to Cerulean Voice whose feedback on the first draft sent me back to the books.

Reviews by Cerulean Voice, Titanium Dragon, Meridian Prime, Loganberry, and PaulAsaran
Featured on Equestria Daily 14^th Apr 2015