During a sleepover at Apple Bloom's, the Cutie Mark Crusaders search for their talents inside a book of scary stories. Their appetite for horror leads them into a horrifying position: home alone with the creaking steps of an unknown intruder.

Whirring Cogs had a happy and near ideal life as a mechanic at the Cloudsdale weather factory. He had his best friend, a good social life, a job that he loved, and time to take joy in flying. While he enjoyed socializing with mares, he had no interest in complicating his life with a relationship, and lived contentedly as a single stallion. Then a mad changeling queen dared to make plans to wrest control of Equestria from the alicorn princesses. It's a pity that she was his queen, and Cogs the changeling had his perfect life ruined.

This is a prequel to my story - "Change of Life" - and explores the events that led up to the beginning of that story, before his fateful encounter with Lavender Dreams.

Another year, another Hearths Warming. For Luna and Chrysalis, it is their turn to host the traditional dinner. While some ponies may feel out of place, a revelation will leave everypony feeling giddy this holiday season.

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This story was written for Serina for Jinglemas 2023. They requested a Luna and Chrysalis story. I felt like instead of the usual "How they met" or "how they fell in love" I'd go with something set later, and a little fun.

Serina, I hope you enjoy this!

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Sadly no cover art. Couldn’t find something worthy.

The pony who wishes to make friends with everyone.

The being who exists only to prolong his existence.
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Chance brings the two together, showing each that there is always more to learn.

This can be considered a Starbound crossover, but it doesn't really hold relevance to the game beyond using a Novakid as the alien Twilight encounters, as evidenced by the cover art.

Please read the author's note at the beginning of Silence for information regarding the story's structure.

As the sun gives way to the night, a pegasus knocks on a window. She has a secret. One that, if revealed, would shame her forever. Yet she can't stay away.

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Big Mac doesn’t say much. That’s just his way. However, when a routine medical exam reveals he’s going to lose his voice, he decides he’d better get his last round of speaking in while he still can. Saying a few last words to his friends (and asking out a certain schoolteacher) is all he planned on doing. If only he understood the full repercussions of opening his big mouth.

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The original version of the story took 12th place in The Writeoff Association's July contest, "A Matter of Perspective"

The years go by and by for a phoenix. Never once allowed to take a final rest, a phoenix can see many, many things for many, many years. However, one memory may always stand out.

One-Shot. Split POV.

Vinyl drops Octavia's vase while messing around. Now, before Octavia returns home, she must (emphasis on must) find a new one.

Pinkie is hesitant to take her relationship with Applejack to the next level even after a year. Does AJ have what it takes to stick with it?

Edited by Lion

Rated Teen for heavy petting.

Every day for a year Starlight Glimmer has visited Cozy Glow in Tartarus in an attempt to get through to her, to try to understand why she did what she did. Every Day Cozy has refused help by telling more lies and fake stories about her past. But Starlight knows from experience that no one is beyond saving, so she decides to put everything on the line to help Cozy Glow, whether the stubborn filly wants it or not!