After stumbling across a secured Ministry of Image lock room, three ponies discover a form of music long forgotten by the Great War. Now it's time for them to remind Equestria that once upon a time there were tunes that didn't just talk about the good old days. But the only audience that could really listen are a rowdy group of raiders. Music is gonna be the one line of defense they have, but at this point they have nothing left to lose.

New Vanhoover was never a big place or a big deal. It's just a small town in the Southeast area of Vanhoover with only a hand full of settlers. But each one has their own quirks, personalities, favorite type of beverage (mostly), and they come from all walks of life. Some are big and some are small. Some are cheery and some are grumpy. It's a melting pot of races and individuals making a living in this small Wasteland town. And each one has their own story to tell.

A collection of short stories that take a look into the lives of the residents of New Vanhoover.

Wide Angle learns of a possible plot that could threaten all of Equestria. Well, he believes there's one, and Straight Arrow is simply accompanying him to make sure he doesn't break anything.

The Griffon Empire is startled when the Queen of the Changelings herself literally shows up at their doorstep. Rather than start up trouble though, she allowed them to capture her. Confused by her strange gesture of obedience, the Grand Commander sees it fit to question her thoroughly to find out what she is doing in their Empire. If anything, it shouldn't be a problem.

After all, she's locked in a room with him.

I suppose this is a sequel to Guard This Door.

Wide Angle and Straight Arrow are sent to Ponyville Elementary to teach the foals about what the Royal Guard is all about.

Short Quill is not happy.

He has just written what he considers to be the short story he has put the most effort into and now he can't get it published. It was meant to go into a weekly leaflet of short stories known all across Equestria, but the publisher believes it doesn't meet the specific taste of readers and wants it rewritten to be more orientated about the princesses. This is the first and possibly only chance for him to become known outside of Manehatten and one way or the other he's going to get it in the paper.

Even if he has to come up with something he absolutely loathes.

Two guardsponies have been assigned to watch a door that leads into the Canterlot Castle gardens. Without much to do and their post barely over, the only entertainment they have is themselves and whatever they can speak of.

Using the bathroom is mundane.

Two sisters using it is okay.

The princesses using it is an entirely different story...

Winter has come to Manehatten, and while the Hearth's-Warming spirit is rearing its head, the cold yearns for the attention of all. It has been two years after the invasion on Canterlot. Since then, changelings have been flocking to Equestria for a better chance at survival after their crushing defeat--and a better life.

One of them is Frill Spike, a mail carrier that has been determined to earn enough bits buy a place of his own. Until then, he works hard to earn his keep. One day, an opportunity arises for him to earn extra pay by taking on another route. This route, however, will present a new challenge that he will have to deal with on a physical level and a mental one.

This route also includes the apartment building where Marsh Olive, an earthpony colt, lives in. He lives a repetitive, almost secluded life under the over protective eye of his father, who has been distraught ever since the Canterlot invasion that took his wife from him. Paranoid of the world and the changelings in them, he goes to the extreme when it comes to the security of his son. Marsh, however, wants security from the isolation such safety measures bring.

These two individuals have never met each other before. No one time in their lives have their paths crossed. However, the coming days will bring them together as they begin to fight against their personal issues. The question is whether or not they will be able to succeed in their battles, all the while the cold snare of Winter blankets itself on the city.