Trixie has messed up bigtime! Can she and Twilight stop the apocalypse?

Trixie learns why Forbidden Spells at the Canterlot Library are forbidden. Things look grim and neither mare think they will be able to do anything about it before the deadline at sundown.

Perhaps they will discover one important thing.

This was written for the 1000 Words Contest.

This story is an adaptation of a story by, and dedication to, the late Ray Bradbury. May he live forever in our hearts.
(NOTE: I take no credit for this story nor the bulk of the writing of it. It is an adaptation, not an original story)

When the Carnival rolls into Ponyville Big Mac sets out to sell the family wares. While he's there, he comes across a sideshow that may just change his life forever. And the lives of everypony in Ponyville.

Small Dragons, Big Hearts: Unity is Power: S1E01—In a world where every pony is a dragon, every dragon is a pony, and all genders are reversed, even the most well-known stories of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic can turn out far differently. Join Nightfall Sheen and Wishful Legend—the counterparts to Twilight Sparkle and Spike—to find out just how much of a difference swapping genders and race really makes, even in the story that started it all.

Cover art by: Sakura (Note: Though this is the final product, there are a few things slightly off about the image (namely the headfins, the Royal Brothers' Skill Emblems being on their hips instead of on the tip of the tail, and Prism Slash missing his indigo stripes), but it's still really good, and was well worth the wait. I may ask for an improved version some time down the road, but I think I'll give the artist a break for now. She deserves one after all that hard work.)
Edited by: Brasta Septim, Darksonickiller
Proofreader and supporting author: Brasta Septim
Music composed by: Brasta Septim

“Do you have any last words?”
“Father please! I’ve been framed! Please listen to your daughter”
“You were never my daughter” Shining said as he stared at Flurry with his usually cold glare.
Skyla suddenly barges in shouting, “Father wait!”

You might be wondering what is going on here. Who am I? What did I do? Well, we have to rewind a bit in order to get the story. This is my story.

Spike the Dragon travels to Canterlot on royal business, but Lieutenant Captain Aten's attempts to get in the way instead subject him to stories told "in praise of Twilight Sparkle", during her time as Princess Celestia's apprentice of magic!
(Takes place around the time of "Look Before You Sleep".)

The Canterlot Chronicles: Season 1
Prev: Pocketful of Posies | Episode 11: In Praise of Twilight | Next: Zecora

New to the series? Start here!

Blys's swarm just moved to Manehatten from the Griffin Empire, and as a rookie collector she's getting her first chance out beyond the safety of the hive, and is eager to prove herself capable of handling the responsibility. But what is she to do when she accidentally picks a disguise that places her in a very specific role she's never even heard of?

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Silver Rain's life overall had been going well till the last couple of weeks. Bad luck is bad luck and the earth pony way of dealing with it is to just plant your hooves and move on. But how are you supposed to react when the mare of your dreams appears out of nowhere and turns your life upside down?

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Takes place before S5, which I'm just now finally catching up on.

Diamond Tiara has studied boxing for almost a decade and is ready to celebrate her 18th birthday with her professional debut! But trouble in the strawweight division may end her boxing career before it begins. What's a troubled young woman to do if she can't secure a boxing match?

Prequel to Hard As Diamond

A young filly from a small town in the countryside travels to the capital to take the most important exam in her life. But what happened to inspire Sunset Shimmer to reach so high? She thinks she only needs herself, and perhaps that is true.

(Set after season 4 but before the events of Crusaders of the Lost Mark)

Actions have consequences.

Even the most seemingly innocent of them have the potential to snowball into something greater.

Action: Silver Spoon confesses her unconditional love to Diamond Tiara.
Consequence: Silver Spoon gets friendzoned.

Action: Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon play a hurtful prank on a classmate.
Consequence: Their victim loses her life in an unforeseen accident.

Action: The Cutie Mark Crusaders concoct a plan that will put an end to Diamond Tiara’s wickedness permanently.
Consequence: The course of Equestrian history is forever altered.

Ask your doctor about The Diamond Exchange. The Diamond Exchange is not for everypony. Side effects may include leaving a thumbs up, favoriting the story and leaving comments. In rare but serious cases, a small number of readers have been known to watch the author and recommend the story to other readers. Severe health risks may occur as a result of leaving a thumbs down; the most common being Lyra eating your hands.

Critics can’t stop talking about The Diamond Exchange! But since they charge for their reviews, I’ll just post these that I made up instead.

“The Diamond Exchange kept me sitting in the center of my seat.” – Maud Pie.

“The ending left me more speechless than The Last Roundup.” – Derpy Hooves after accidentally reading the final chapter first.

“I guarantee that you’ll like The Diamond Exchange almost as much as everypony likes me. Almost.” – Flash Sentry with a wink and that obnoxious tongue click sound thing.

“Yes... Crystals...” – King Sombra.

“How long is this thing supposed to be?” – Rainbow Dash

“That’s what she said!” – Pinkie Pie

“Unrequited love! Same sex pairings! Melodrama! My royal eyes have touched common fan fiction!” – Prince Blueblood

“It’s... nice.” – Fluttershy

“The lack of realism in the relationship between Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon (as seen in The Diamond Exchange) is a minor but noticeable flaw that could easily be remedied by the inclusion of some steamy love scenes depicting the raw, unbridled passion that these two have for one another. That would be, like, so hot. Did... Did I say hot? I-I meant realistic. That would be very... realistic. You’re not going to quote me on that, are you? You are? Oh. Well, in that case, I wish to remain anonymous.” – S.S.

This story is a sequel to Play Date Continued

A third and final submission to the 'Shining Armor is a Terrible Dad' Contest.

Lady General Princess Flurry Heart has learned a lot from her Father and now she is as good of a General as he is. He has taught her everything and now that knowledge will be put to the test when the Griffon Kingdom attacks the Crystal Empire.

Will Flurry Heart save her people as the Princess of Light and Hope or will she Fall into Darkness?