"A spell that makes destiny less demanding on the caster, and makes your own choices become more prominent." It sounded perfect. Just what Princess Twilight Sparkle needed.

Ponyville didn’t need her, not really. She just needed a respite, however small. If she had to use magic, then so be it.

She took a deep breath and let her magic focus. She lifted her head, closed her eyes, and pushed more magic into the spell. It felt like teleporting.

No Sad or Tragedy tag, but may contain Existentialism.

Thanks to Yami Vizzini, RK Striker JK 5, Unknownlight and Connelly for prereading. A big thanks to Nonagon for editing and plot/pacing assistance.

Nightmare Moon won. She defeated Celestia, broke the Elements, banished the sun. This all happened a very long time ago. So long ago, that she has had plenty of time to change her mind.

Of course, fixing our mistakes is never so simple, and never without consequences. Even with particularly potent help.

"If you came to conquer, you'll be king for a day. / But you too will deteriorate and quickly fade away."
— "No Control" by Bad Religion

A big thanks to Craine, Sorren, and Idylia for prereading and editing. If you enjoyed the story, don't forget to check out their pages.

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Russian translation by Doof
Chinese translation by Dreams Set Free

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Bad days come in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes it is a single piece of crushing news. Other times it is a confrontation with someone you know. Then there are the times where it is nothing in particular, a cascade of little problems or tiny irritations that are greater than the sum of their parts.

Rarity is having one such day. With no other options, she turns to a particularly colorful form of stress relief.

Did you know that cussing relieves stress? It's a pseudo-scientifically proven fact.

Written in exactly 121 minutes as a writing exercise.

Love is one of the most potent emotions there is. It consumes and elevates even the most mundane activities. With love, a simple kiss becomes extraordinary, and even a bad kiss evokes something.

If love is so wonderful, then what could really be so bad about a love poison? After all, isn't a pretty lie better than an ugly truth?

Alternate scenario for S2E17 "Hearts and Hooves Day."

Twilight Sparkle, prized student of Princess Celestia, has always been very good at magic. Too good.

This is the story of how she solves every problem all by herself, because she is the best pony and my favorite.

Before Harmony blossomed, before Discord erupted, before History began, there were three tribes of ponies.

The first lived in the desert, where nothing grew. The second lived in the mountains, where nothing relented. The third lived in the jungle, where nothing surrendered.

All three tribes adapted. All three tribes survived. All three tribes lived. Yet none of them grew, none of them advanced, none of them flourished, until they had each other. This is the story of what they learned. This is the story of what they accomplished. This is the story of what they began.

Thanks to Sereg for prereading.

The graffiti did not bother her. The art of vandalism was, in some form or another, as old as civilization itself. The content, on the other hoof, was an entirely different issue. “Princest Is Wincest,” it said. Bad grammar and spelling were one thing, but this was an attack on the Equestrian language.

Luna frowned. She would have to ask Celestia about this at the first opportunity. Perhaps there were spare funds for a literacy program. If nothing else, Tia might be able to explain what exactly the phrase meant.

Thanks to Wade and Sereg for prereading. Thanks to Burraku_Pansa and especially Midnight Rambler for editing.

Dramatic reading, courtesy of CaptainBron3y.

Equestria’s calendar is bloated with holidays and celebrations of all shapes and sizes. Celestia's favorite, however, is always Nightmare Night. There are few things better than surplus candy, after all.

Of course, this year her sister is back, but that probably won't cause any major problems.

A short fluff piece to commemorate Nightmare Night Halloween Discount Candy Day, the greatest of holidays. Thanks to Sereg for prereading.

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Or; A Portrait of the Baker as a Young Filly.

Finnegan buys a slice of cake from Sugarcube Corner. We think…?

A parody (Pastiche? Mockery?) of Finnegans Wake and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, in that order. I've only read a few paragraphs of James Joyce, so this parody may be is a completely inaccurate waste of time. Go follow Amit if you want fidelity.

You've seen it all; roommates, flatmates, sex buddies, harems, monogamous marriages, combat couples, business partners, patrons, pen pals, and everything and anything in between. First person, second person, third person, webcomic, video game, author avatar and anonymous Mary Sues.

Well, what if all of them happened at the same time? That's right, bronies everywhere need look no further—this story has your escapist fantasies covered. Because you/he/I just moved into Ponyville U, and Princess Luna did too.

Prereading by Sereg.