There's something dark lurking in the corner of Diamond Tiara's bedroom, inside the closet where she keeps her dresses. It watches her every night, and she knows that if she looks away it will take the chance to creep closer. Maybe that's why she's afraid to fall asleep.

Winner of the Quills and Sofas ‘Mind of a child’ speedwrite contest, with the prompt ‘monster in the closet’.Written in 1hr 15.

Hearth's Warming is a wonderful time for everypony...except for the naughty ponies who can only expect coal from Santa Hooves. Diamond Tiara is one of those ponies, and she's not looking forwards to it...but a lot can change in a short time.

Merry Christmas everyone!

My Little Pony belongs to Hasbro!

Cover Art thanks to Littleblackraencloud!

Spoiled Rotten knows her best years are behind her. The time of flowers, whirlwind romances, and the luxury of rejecting suitors has passed. Now is the time for husbands and cradles, and she still has neither. With the clock ticking and a string of failed relationships trailing behind her, she fears it will stay that way.

So when one of the rare earth pony elite appears at a Canterlot party, despondent, alone, and (possibly) single, it’s an opportunity too good to pass up. And it’s been so long since Spoiled’s met a stallion she genuinely likes.

History says it won’t last. Common sense warns it won’t work. It’s a one-in-a-million chance, and luck’s never been on her side before. But Spoiled has to try. She can’t afford not to.

(In continuity with The Silver Standard, though reading is not required.)

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With the new princess and her Friendship Council firmly in charge of Equestria, Filthy Rich decides that it's time for him to step aside and allow Diamond Tiara to take over Barnyard Bargains.

Now what?

My entry in FanOfMostEverything's Imposing Sovereigns II contest with the theme of Abdication, this story didn't reach the Top Seven.

After Diamond Tiara's first two experiences delivering big news to her parents, you'd think that'll be it. But, nope... she has yet another bombshell to drop, and this time Spoiled Rich isn't going to take it lying down.

Sequel to Diamond Tiara's Shock Announcement and Diamond Tiara's Second Shock Announcement: Better Luck This Time. It's probably best if you read those ones first, or you might be slightly lost.

A fourth sequel is here... just waiting to be read...

Featured from 7/11/17 to 9/11/17. Thanks everyone!

Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Thrice is a pattern.

Filthy Rich knows this pattern. The delicious smells of freshly baked eggs, cheese and pastry tell him that something has gone terribly wrong, and he can't help the feeling Diamond's note has something to do with it.

Patterns are made to be broken. It's high time for a talk.

A side story in direct continuity with The Silver Standard and What Riches Still Await. Familiarity is highly recommended, but not required.

AN: No way! This got featured?! Thank you so so much! This really means a lot to me!

When Spoiled Rich runs into the difficult case of no longer having any staff working in her mansion, she understands that she herself doesn't exactly know how to take care of herself. And with a little issue coming up in some three days, she's going to learn the hard way what her character has brought upon herself.

An arrogant mare can remain arrogant for quite some time - the question is, what gets her to open up her eyes?
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This is an entry into the Ancestral Tribute Competition!

Author's Note: I saw this competition but ended up joining too close to the deadline! Kind of how the theme of a three-day time limit is in the story, I myself had a similar thing where most of this fic was written in three days, separated into three parts which I wrote in what I estimate to be eight hours total. I don't think I did a superb job, but this was refreshing and I hope enjoyable!

Also, this is my first attempt writing comedy - ever!

On that note, I also attempted to write this fic like an episode of MLP, kinda - to an extent. I thought it'd be a nice way to guide the process.

Why Spoiled rich, when there are so many other interesting characters that qualify?

Well - if choosing from the best parent was going to be a painstaking process full of struggle as I couldn't possibly choose a small enough number to fit into the entry...

Why not try my luck with a...not-so "best" parent?

Pinkie Pie loves cakes. She loves baking cakes for all the colts and fillies of Ponyville. But there is one mare in Ponyville who is completely against good taste and actual cakes.

That mare is Diamond Tiara's mom, Spoiled Rich. And yesterday was Tiara's birthday.

So what if Pinkie made an edible cake. She was not a pony who would be deterred from her beliefs.

This was a bakery.

After many hurdles and pitfalls along the way, a very special day has finally arrived for Diamond Tiara. It wouldn't be complete though, without an unwelcome appearance from a certain someone, who might be about to make her an offer she can't refuse.

A sequel to (wait for it) Diamond Tiara's Shock Announcement ,Diamond Tiara's Second Shock Announcement: Better Luck This Time and Diamond Tiara's Shock Announcement, Third Time's The Charm . Reading those in order before this is highly recommended (as well as hopefully, a lot of fun).

Featured from May 14-15 2018. Much appreciated!

(Semi-sequel to The Diamond and The Apple, though it's not required for you to read that to understand this fic. Story idea suggested by Osakayumu. Proofread by Smity1038 on DeviantArt. Proofread and edited by deadpansnarker on FiMFiction.)

Hearth's Warming, truly a most pointless holiday, at least as far as Spoiled Rich sees it. The rich mare sees it as nothing but a waste of time that could be better spent doing almost anything else. And she's the only one in all of Equestria who thinks that way.

However, on this particular Hearth's Warming Eve, Spoiled is about to have an out of this world experience. For a few "spirits" will be stopping by in the hopes of teaching her a lesson, not only about the holiday, but about herself.

Together, they'll delve into Spoiled's past, present, and future, digging up memories Spoiled herself has long forgotten. And realities she's ignored or payed little attention to over the years.

But will they be able to pin down just why Spoiled hates Hearth's Warming so much? And can they do the impossible and get Spoiled to change her ways (or at least make amends)?