A pony is defined by their cutie mark, the thing that tells them what they are best at. But what happens when one feels they have failed at the thing that makes them special?

After GLaDOS is uploaded into a potato battery, Wheatley humiliates the AI even further by uploading her into a project that was abandoned by Aperture a long time ago. In the blink of an eye, she finds herself in a deformed body of flesh and bone that resembles an equine, and is just as powerless as one too. It comes with all of its needs and bodily functions as well. To make matters worse, she's trapped in a land full of insufferable creatures that just want to make 'friends.' Will GLaDOS' cold, sadistic sense of humor and morals get the better of the ponies? Or will they peel away the once artificial being's metallic shell and find that there's a softer side? Probably not, but it's worth a try.

Story Theme: Tyler Bates - I Love You (Watchmen OST)

Thanks to Meeester, MrJoshy, and funkyferret for proofreading/reviewing.

Cover by Fedte16.

How do you improve on perfection, once perfection has become outlawed?
Pinkie hopes to find out, with the help of Pinkie and several (mostly) willing volunteers.
After all, nothing bad ever came from mixing high-sugar coffee drinks and highly experimental magic, right?

Written for the Quills & Sofa's "Expanded Universe 2" contest as a sequel to Grand_Moff_Pony's The Amazing Arcane Alicorn Frappe
Reading the prequel is not required, but will make certain aspects of this story clearer.

A series of strange and singular stories picked properly from a proliferation of perplexing and pleasing prompts now audaciously authored into an annotated anthology by a meticulous, methodical man in a high, haughty hat.

...Or, to put it simply, this is a collection of tasty, bite-sized stories typically written for speed-writing contests or just because the fancy took me!

I hope you enjoy them! Kindly consider adding it to a bookshelf as stories will be ongoing.

Cover art by Colby Green at Snailbunny Designs.

Lyra loves Bon Bon more than anything else in the world. After living together for years, she knows everything about her marefriend. Well, everything except what her estranged parents are really like. Regardless, the one thing that Lyra is certain of is that she and Bon Bon are destined to spend the rest of their lives with each other.

Suddenly, Lyra is forced to deal with the most stressful situation she’s ever experienced. It’s all she can do just to keep herself together.

This is the worst possible week for her to meet Bon Bon’s parents for the first time.

This is a sequel to Lyra’s Journey and My True Self. It’s recommended that you read those two stories first in order to understand what’s going on in this one.

Even a Princess deserves a little treat every now and again.

Now, if only she can find the time...

A week away from finals, Jeremy falls asleep at the wheel and has what should have been a fatal accident. He discovers that he is one of a very small percentage of sentients in the universe. He is an immortal. He cannot die. As he struggles to accept his new place in the universe, he must figure out how he's going to begin his immortality... And where he'll go to spend it.

Note: This is a HiE story which spends much more time on characterization of the human. This will not be a 'brony in Equestria' story; it's a chance to explore fictional worlds through a very unique viewpoint.

Every year, Ponyville hosts a five-day long fair to celebrate the traditions of the small town. Music, carnival rides, and games never fail to impress visitors from all over Equestria, but the highlight of the fair is always the food. Delicious delicacies like fried dough and homemade ice cream really make the fair special.

Nothing better exemplifies this food than the Great Ponyville Bake-Off, a competition to see who is the best baker in town. The winner is always met with high regard and gets bragging rights for a year, while their places of business see a boost in customers.

Pinkie Pie and Applejack, two consistent top contenders, always pull out all the stops to outdo each other in the competition. For the past six years, the record between them stands at 3-3.

But with royalty serving as judges this year, the stakes have been raised. The winner of the competition will not only be known as Ponyville's best baker, but they'll also be recognized throughout Equestria as exquisite connoisseurs of baked goods.

With so much on the line, Pinkie Pie and Applejack are willing to do whatever it takes to win. How far will they go to taste sweet victory, and will their friendship survive the competition?

Lyra, a simple pony with simple dreams. Dreams involving aliens, that is. Her fascination with them even got her a job dealing with them, though no one takes it seriously. Lyra hopes to one day be able to meet one, she just needs to believe.

In comes a human, whom mysteriously gets transported to Equestria. It's up to Lyra to show the alien the ways of her people! The power of friendship, magic, and hugs await her on this strange adventure.

Ditzy Doo AKA Derpy Hooves, Vinyl Scratch and Bon Bon are tired of having to hide their feelings for The Doctor, Octavia and Lyra, respectively, and want to reveal those feelings. However they can't do it by themselves, so they decide to join forces and create a plan that is certain to work. Of course, it all depends on how well these shy mares can handle the situation.

Contains two lesbian couples and a straight couple. Three shippings in one story.
Don't like these kinds of stories, don't read. Don't like how the story goes, tell me why.