Fluttershy is about to learn that straying away from a familiar groove can lead one to face something—or someone—incredibly weird. All it takes is a simple and noble wish: to be more useful.

Thankfully, even that which dwells beyond normality can't resist the primal urge to make Fluttershy smile.

Takes place between Rainbow Rocks and Friendship Games, not that that's of any importance.

This story is a sequel to Oops.

A Twin Canterlots story—conclusion of Brass Ring

Warning tag refers to an attempt and aftermath.

Rose Brass, retired army captain, has found a second career as a youth social worker. She has a tough attitude, experience, and a security clearance. Naturally she’s the perfect expert for Sunset Shimmer to consult after Wallflower Blush fails to show up for graduation.

A collaboration with Scampy. Thanks to I-A-M for additional assistance.

Begins immediately after graduation from CHS and ends with the start of Virga—latter half of season seven.

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Applejack thrives on being busy. People need her, and she cannot afford to fall apart. Her feelings are not the priority—she doesn't want them to be.

But when an old love comes calling, Applejack finds herself on the precipice of finally saying what she's always wanted to say...

And hearing what she never wanted to hear.

A single day in AJ's life, and a one-shot spin-off of What They Expect to Give, my mature AU EqG romance drama. Takes place a few months before. You don't need to read the other story to read this, but it does make the context clearer.

Featured on Equestria Daily 1/18/2020

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Editing provided by Typogliphic.

Art by Lola Dotz. Follow her on FimFiction and DeviantArt.

Contains some self-harm.

My Ko-Fi

Three distinctly opposite couples have fun with each other around town.

Rainbow Dash innocently signs up her friends for an 'escape room' game.

But what if the 'escape room' is really a lab that experiments on human subjects?

What if the mad psychologist who runs the lab decides to change the rules of the game?

I thank for prereading: EileenSaysHi. In fact, this story was a contest prize commission for EileenSaysHi, who chose:

Personalized Commission: SciSet x FlutterPie double date!

Warning: contains sensitive topics like bullying, slight gore, and PTSD.
Note: slight 'what if' scenario.

In the aftermath of the Anon-a-Miss scandal, Fluttershy suffers from it the most. It has not only affected her school work, but it has also affected how she behaves. Following an incident where she had punched another student, she is given a week's detention with the one person she didn't expect: the guidance counselor Discord. She had heard the rumors, but she's uncertain whether or not they were true. Still, she decides to give him a chance in order to make up for not giving Sunset Shimmer another chance when she had the opportunity.

Slight Sunset Shimmer x Fluttershy.

After helping the antique shop owner from a robbery, the Turtles and allies have discovered a new creature they've never seen before in their life. A creature called a Mogwai. After alot of convincing, the owner of the Mogwai finally decides he will allow Fluttershy to take care of the Mogwai as he recovers from the hospital. Now taking care of this cute creature may look easy, but something sinister is waiting up ahead.

Equestria Ninja Girls by @Wildcard25

Fluttershy seems like a regular high school senior living in a small town who spends most of her time with her closest friends. But really, her home-life is anything but bright. To make matters worse, Fluttershy wounds up in detention, is sent to the Principle, and is given an out of the ordinary task all on her first day of school. Because she rather help around the office than be stuck in the basement, Fluttershy goes to pick up a strange foreign man. Unbeknownst to her, this one encounter will change her life forever.

Will it change for the good? Or will it spiral downhill? Who knows when he happens to be the teachers assistant in your first hour...

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Edited By JadeCrossroads
Also proofread by A.M. Shark

Fluttershy has mixed feelings with her brother.  Although she loves and cares for him deeply, he’s often caused trouble for her and their family.  His biggest problems are his quick money schemes.  If he sees an activity he believes it will earn him cash with little effort, he’ll dive into it right away.  He passed them off as new hobbies, but quickly gave up on them after only a few tries.

As Zephyr starts another one of his schemes, Fluttershy decided it would be best to keep an eye on him.  She begins researching her brother’s new hobby and found something she never heard of before.  Curious, she delves deeper into it, where she’s introduced to a game series and a competitive community she never thought she’d enjoyed.

Special Thanks to Verbose Mode and Jarvy Jared for Proofreading

This story is a sequel to Digging Deep

Fluttershy is a quiet girl. There's nothing she enjoys nothing more than caring for her animals, except maybe hanging out with her friends. However, when the animals start talking back, she finds herself torn between excitement and terror. When a manticore starts causing trouble, will Fluttershy's new ability be able to help?