At Equestria's founding, the three pony tribes came together in harmony and the warmth of their hearts drove away the windigos. Yet few know the truth of how ponies became masters of the seasons, choosing when winter would come and when it would wrap up.

Time is running out on a bargain struck with the primal forces of nature. With only a few years on the throne, Princess Twilight Sparkle must renew these contracts. Rainbow Dash is her only companion for the perilous journey to the north.

Only together can they win Equestria's right to govern its own winters.

Written for 2024 EFNW Iron Author competition. This story was written within 2 hours, using the prompts "Smile", "Weasel" and "Gubernatorial".

Cover commissioned from Koviry.

Starlight, a determined Acanthus mage, has one chance to change her fate. When she steps through a magical mirror into the Fae realm, she expects a test of power, not a transformation.

Stripped of her humanity and thrust into the form of a strange colorful unicorn, she must navigate the hedge maze and face the cunning denizens of this in-between realm. Who can she trust? And what price will she have to pay?

A loose crossover with Mage: the Awakening.

Written for the 2021 EFNW Iron Author competition. This story was written within 2 hours, using the prompts "Threshold", "Puzzle" and "Garden".

Cover commissioned from peachmichea.

A collection of oneshots about characters that I have contributed to Starscribe's worlds over the years. Some have had big roles, others small, maybe even none at all originally.

Each chapter will be named after the character it features, along with the title of the Starscribe story the oneshot is based on. I'll also include a link to the story in the author notes of each chapter.

Note: most of the Warning Tags are due to the Frostline story, which touches on heavier themes.

Thanks to Starscribe for not only inspiring these stories, but also pre-reading and editing them as well. Additional thanks to Sparktail for editing, and contributing a character in the Frostline story. Finally, thanks to everyone else at The Starpub Discord server who pre-read my stories.

As fall begins, Sunset Shimmer has just started her first year at Canterlot High School. While she has no trouble with the work, she finds the school far too restrictive. When a strange arrival gives her a chance at freedom, she jumps at the opportunity. But is there more to find from this stranger who shares her face?

Written for the Sunset Shipping Contest: Changing Seasons. Thanks to Starscribe for pre-reading.