The Cutie Mark Crusaders are looking for Twilight to help with their history schoolwork, but they get Discord instead. Not that this could go wrong, oh no.

This story is loosely based on the traditional song I Was Born Ten Thousand Years Ago; seemed like a good fit for Discord.

Story created for the Equestria Daily Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest

Feel free to leave comments, criticism, or suggestions; I'm here to learn.

In the aftermath of Rarity unleashing a large amount of dark magic in Ponyville while under the influence of a dark magic spell, Princess Cadance and Princess Luna go help Twilight Sparkle with the cleanup effort.

But when Cadance goes back to the Crystal Empire, something goes with her.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #018: "Inspiration Manifestation"

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

After the Traders Exchange closes a lone bat pony glides down towards Rainbow Falls in search of companionship. She finds a filly eager to learn why there must always be a princess at the Traders Exchange, a tale she is happy to share.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #016: "Trade Ya!"

This story happens just before the ending of the episode Trade Ya.

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

Rainbow Dash discover that her friends are planning a surprise for her.

Figuring out the surprise, on the other hoof...

This story happens just after the episode Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #015: "Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3"

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

Why does an easily scared pony live at the edge of the Everfree Forest? What is she hiding as she surreptitiously leaves her house in the middle of the night?

And why does streamers and confetti sometimes appear in the middle of the Everfree?

This story was created for the March contest of the Monthly Contest Group.

If you find anything that could be improved, comment away! I'm in this contest to learn.
And please, if you must downvote, leave a comment (or send a PM) telling why. Without knowing where the flaws are I can't improve.

Twilight will be delivering the opening speech at the Book Faire in Canterlot; when Rarity hears about it, she promises to make a simply dazzling dress for her princess friend.

The time is short, but Rarity has no other orders competing for her attention and is in the zone. What could possibly go wrong?

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #014: "Leap of Faith"

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

For the last few days dream denizens have gone missing. Princess Luna enlists Twilight Sparkle to help look for them, but now must also look after three fillies that succeed to follow Twilight Sparkle into the land of dreams.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Ground #013: "For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils"

Expanded for the Society of Unappreciated Talent contest.

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

Rock farming. Nopony pays much attention to it.

Except when they are down on their luck and desperately need some bits. And when her boasting catches up with her and she loses all, Trixie is certainly desperate to earn enough bits to get her back on the road, desperate enough to challenge a rock farmer and partner with an expressionless rock expert in order to bring in the bits.

Trixie is the Great and Powerful, after all. Anything other ponies can do, she can do better... can't she?

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Ground #012: "Maud Pie"

This story happens between Boast Busters and Magic Duel.

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Applejack's pie delivery route took her through the Flame Geyser Swamp and led to a faceoff against a chimera, but Big Mac's route to a mountain unicorn village might be worse.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #011: "Somepony to Watch Over Me"

This story happens simultaneously with the episode Somepony to Watch Over Me

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.

Twilight and friends were late to leave the land of the breezies, and are sealed inside when the portal closes. An old journal kept in Seabreeze's family for generations might provide the answer to this problem; another pony, a long time ago, found a way into the Breezie Kingdom.

Created for the Equestria Daily Writer's Training Grounds #010: "It Ain't Easy Being Breezies"

This story is an alternative ending to the episode It Ain't Easy Being Breezies.

Feel free to point any flaws; it's why I'm taking part in the Writer's Training Grounds, after all.