A child prodigy, a stallion running out of space, agents on a mission, a mage at the height of her power, a farmer in search of a new beginning, and a pony that just wants to keep her secrets buried. The caretaker who watches over them all.

Empty roadways after dark, lit only by the pale moon and distant lights. Living rooms void of furniture and life, with only ghosts lingering where warmth once was. Supermarkets with full shelves, and distant songs playing overhead with the hum of electricity flowing through the air. Places where life should be, but isn't. Places where you can't help but feel that you do not belong.

Ponies that have nothing and everything in common, in places that wear familiar faces but are haunting all the same. In a world beyond space and time, the tower teaches them the lessons they must learn.

This a tale of liminal spaces, twists of fate, and a tower that looms over everything and everypony below. It will update twice a week until it is complete, usually on Tuesday and Thursday. Strap in for a long ride.

UPDATE 14 April, 2023: The second arc is now complete, so there will be a temporary hiatus till the third arc is ready. Stay tuned!

Cover image is a commission from Shaslan.

In the tenth year of the Siren War, a wanderer meets an old flame in the wasteland. Will they settle their differences reasonably, or bond over a fight with vicious monsters?

Yes.

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Twilight crosses the mirror portal to pursue Sunset Shimmer after the theft of the Element of Magic. She finds herself in a world of odd two-legged creatures, and for some reason they're all obsessed with a card game called "Duel Monsters." Twilight soon learns that the only way to get her crown back is to win it in the school's semi-annual duel tournament, of which Sunset has been the reigning champion three rounds running. The tournaments have divided the school, and split up a group of five friends similar to Twilight's friends in Equestria.

Twilight now faces her biggest adventure yet. She must master Duel Monsters, reconcile these other versions of her friends, and defeat Sunset to win the Autumn Crown. And she has only three days to pull it off. It's time to duel!

Pre-read by The Albinocorn and RTStephens. Cover art by EGStudios93

View Twilight's deck here. View Sunset’s deck here.

Reading by Martialartfruituser here

Artwork of the Harmony Spirits by Ajustice90. View them on DA here and here.

After being hesitant to try due to shyness, Princess Twilight Sparkle finally gathered enough courage to ask out Flash Sentry. While she didn't know it, Flash liked her too, so surely he would accept her offer to go out, right?

Also, Sunset Shimmer might need a tombstone.

Derpy is none too happy with Sunset Shimmer. And Sunset can't seem to figure out why...Until she does, and then she ends up in a mess she never thought she'd be in.

A comedic tale of romance and miscommunication.

Ever since the events of Camp Everfree, Twilight Sparkle hasn't been single. But she didn't end up in a relationship with Flash Sentry. This fact leaves Flash's emotions in a violent turmoil that he doesn't know how to deal with.

Perhaps the help of someone who was once close to him can help him come to terms with his emotions.

A one-shot idea based 100% on the previews for Legend of Everfree. I'm pretty certain Twilight isn't actually going to end up in a relationship by the end of the movie (call it writer's instincts I suppose) but a lot of people were already saying that they could see themselves liking the ship it presented. I'm pretty sure this fic will become pointless once the movie actually comes out, but until then I had the inspiration to write this.

(September 25 Edit): In a Post Legend of Everfree World: Wow, I can't believe how prophetic this fic became lol

Flash Sentry has a problematic crush.

Sunset tries to help.

It does not end well.

Written for the 2023 May Pairings Contest.

A special thanks to EileenSaysHi for their generous editing assistance.

Featured 5/18/2023 - 5/20/2023!

Sunset Shimmer has run away from Equestria to the Human World to escape from her past. In doing so she ends up starting up a long-dead organization known as the Bureau: an organization dedicated to tracking down Altered Objects that pose a danger to mundane life.

Heavily inspired by the video game Control and the SCP Foundation.

Sex tag has been added for references, nothing explicit.

The rating and tags may be updated depending on the course of the story.

12/27/21: The story will be going through edits and finally culminating in the new chapter "Iron Lock". Please be patient as I continue to work on this fic.

After their original dinner was ruined by Sonata, the Rainbooms, the Dazzlings and Flash Sentry decided to eat out at a Mexican restaurant called Sombra’s Taco Ranch. While dinning, Sonata accidentally switched the signs and ended up in the freezer instead of the bathroom. She couldn't leave because the freezer door was broken and can only be opened from the outside! To make matters worse, Sonata’s mistake leads everyone in a restaurant trapped in the freezer with her.

Sonata vector by: Mixiepie
The rest of the cover was made by me.

Constructive criticism welcomed!

All was rather well in the young Princess Stella Nova's life. She was happy with her mother, Princess Twilight Sparkle and her father, Prince Flash Sentry. The day continued as usual until her mother received a heartbreaking message, and thus started the chain of events that would change Stella's life forever. Are these good events? Bad?

Or is there more on the young filly's mind that she's not speaking aloud?

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Special thanks to my wonderful bf Tarbtano for helping me with this! QWQ