'Dustpan' is a "Canterlot Sanitation Specialist" or as most ponies would call him, a garbage collector. It's a job, it pays the bills and Dustpan can't complain. But when a chance encounter with a propeller hatted mare sweeps him up into a world so far beyond his normal life that he can seldom stay the same shape for five minutes, Dustpan must re-evaluate his priorities.

He will have to learn if love is really worth all the effort, for his new found friend's 'father' is Discord and is none too pleased about a simple refuse collector doting on his 'daughter'.

Follows the same universe as "Ponies of Two worlds" and "Mission of Buzzbot", not vital to have read these stories but would encourage for background.

(Art work done by my very talented friend Aggedane, all thanks and praises to be sent his way.)

The Strata plains Rock Nursery has just hired a new unicorn to help tend the fields. But its owner the long suffering 'Gravel Packs' soon finds that Trixie who is still stinging from her previous humiliation in Ponyville is more than he can cope with and calls in an expert in the form of Maud Pie to assist him in helping Trixie settle in.

Some rocks are harder than others, can Maud help Trixie before the whole farm is ruined?

(Short story entry for EQD writer's training grounds.)

Spike is growing up and Twilight is in dire need of help, as her 'little' brother is becoming more than she can handle. But just when she reaches her wits end a surprise visit from princess Luna shows that Twilight and Spike need not face this plight alone. Luna has arranged for a dragon tutor to assist Twilight and Spike as they explore what it means to be dragon. With his help they hope to learn and cope with a world that is changing with the turn of time. Can Spike discover about his heritage and figure out where he truly belongs?

(This story is a spin off from 'Mission of Buzzbot' and though not vital to have read it, having done so will help set the scene for you as it follows the same universe)

Every pony needs a job; some buck trees, some pull weeds or bake cakes. My job is a little different, but the best part is I get to work with family! With Daddy there's never a dull moment, I can promise you that. So let me show you a day at work with the best farther in Equestria!

(Art work done by the very talented Pa Kalsha thanks so much for the piece! http://pa-kalsha.deviantart.com/journal/Commission-pricing-397250879)

After a poorly timed visit from a creature of chaos inevitably goes astray, Twilight finds her world turned upside down and Discord is flabbergasted to find his world making far too much sense. With Celestia and Luna both away on royal business, the pair must figure out how to fix the dilemma they find themselves in.

'Lock'n'Bolt' wants to make a name for him self and he's going the right way about it. With the Element of Honesty in his saddle bags the earth pony stallion seeks to become lost in the winding streets of Canterlot and to revel in his victory.

But such infimy comes at cost along with the thrill, little dose he know that the law is closer upon him than he first believed. Lock'n'Bolt may have evaded the watchful eyes of the Day Guard, but in the shadows of the lower city he soon discovers that the darkness dosen't just conceal him.

(This is a short story for the Bat pony write off on EQD.

Here's the link: http://www.equestriadaily.com/2013/10/the-batpony-writeoff.html#more for those interested and please be sure to support all the writers entering!)

The city of Canterlot has been plauged by dark and unsettling crimes. The trail of evidence leads the Night Guard to the quiet cemetary of the capital. The recently promoted bat pony sergeant 'Night Blade' soon discovers that some desires run deeper than the natural order allow. A tragic and dark tale unfolds of what some ponies are driven too to keep the ones they love.

This story is an entry for the "Nightmare Night 2013: Spooky Harder" event on EQD. Please support all the hard working writers that enter and have a spooky time!

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2013/10/nightmare-night-2013-spooky-harder.html is the link for those interested in this event.

Mere months before the Summer Sun Celebration, wheels are in motion to lay the foundations for Nightmare moon's return to Equestria. Celestia is not ignorant of these events but can't be every where at once. Beyond the borders of Equestria the out casts and their allies are working to make the predicted return of the Queen of shadows happen the way they want.

Few remember that Nightmare Moon will be freed, the matters of how and why are still shrouded in mystery. A pegasus named Sky Strike is tasked with protecting a strange pony. He soon finds himself caught up in a chain of events that could lead to the down fall of Celestia and darkness covering Equestria for eternity.

Cover art was done by my good friend and talented artist Aggedane thanks so much for it!

A survey ship of the Quedra Empire discovers a planet filled with hard working equines. Though a number the species are deemed unsuitable, the hard working earth ponies are judged to be of use. To confirm their first impressions a pony is selected for study. They soon find out that. The subject calling her self Pinkie Pie is nothing like they were expecting and chaos ensues.

The failed plans of Queen Chrysalis have lead her hive to an all time low. Flung into a desolate region by the power of Cadence and Shining Armour's spell, Queen Chrysalis falls into a brooding sadness. She she is tired of being queen and sets out on her own. Determined to leave behind all the problems of the past and get as far away from her incompetent underlings as possible. Seeing their queen so down her remaining drones and workers try their best to cheer her up. But thinking isn't their strong point, so their efforts lead to a number interesting failures.

(This is planned to be a short story for the "Love me, love my hive." event on Equestria daily.)