Fluttershy takes her students out on a nature walk. While discussing the values of kindness, her students ask if their lesson can apply to everything, even the smallest ant. Fluttershy finds out that nature isn't always what she portrays it to be.

For in the grim darkness of the Everfree underbrush, there is only war.

Twilight is a fascinating person, and anyone who knows her would naturally be curious to get a closer look at what makes a girl like her tick: likes, dislikes, habits, and interests. No one is merely who they present on the outside, and the complexities that lie beneath might shock you. But how close is too close? Will you cross the line?

Dieselpunk: A retro-futuristic subgenre of science fiction that merges the aesthetics and technology of the first half of the 1900s with post-modern sensibilities. A departure from the optimism and wonder of Victorian-styled steampunk, Dieselpunk is the point where technology is no longer human and honorable, but industrial and horrible.

A machine is one idea. A gun is another. When you marry them together, you get something else entirely. Delve into various quick bites of the Dieselpunk aesthetic, told through the lenses of familiar characters.

Written for the 1000 Words Contest II

With rent skyrocketing and developers too cautious to build new homes in an unsteady economy, Sunset and her friends jump on the opportunity to buy affordable housing. But when their personal spaces start overlapping and everyone sees a little too much, things get a little uncomfortable.

But maybe by working together, they can find a way to discover a new comfort level. After all, in this economy, it's sink or swim.

Written for the 1000 Words Contest II

When Sweetie Belle gets asked by Diamond Tiara to skip class with her, she knows something isn't right. Curious about what could be driving Canterlot High's darling popular girl, she plays along. Even if they're not quite friends, some things are just too important.

Written for the 1000 Words Contest II

Faeries dance at the Nost and everyone is invited—the only price is a random faeshift. Tired of playing to the crowd and keeping up appearances, a young girl joins the party with her friends. But when the body changes and the mind stays, she'll realize some expectations are not as good as she thought.

Written for the 1000 Words Contest II

Life on the Moon is difficult.

The only hope is Ascension. But who gets left behind, and what steps must one take to earn such a blessing? Sophia believes she was destined for it. Wayne can only dream of it. Vonnie fears its implications. Meika has no choice.

Life on the Moon is difficult. What purpose is there in a goal? No one is getting off. The only way to have hope is to Ascend to something else.

Submission for Bicylette's Sci Fi contest 2: https://www.fimfiction.net/group/216150/folder/76395/science-fiction-contest-ii-2023-entries

Twilight Sparkle is an addict. But in the wake of scrupulous crack-downs and bans, she has to turn to unsavory sources to get her fix. It’s fine. Just this once. After that, she’ll be done.

After Granny Smith's funeral, life starts to pile up on Applejack. When she finally realises her relationship with Rainbow Dash isn't as strong as she thought, Pinkie Pie steps in as Ponyville's resident love doctor. But can she treat these two patients when their infectious love has spread to her?

When she realises too late that she's more invested than just a third-party observer, can she still trust herself to do what's right, or will she take this carriage by the reigns and ride it 'till the rooter calls for morning?

Written for Bicylette's ApplePie Contest.

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After a terrible Incident has ravaged all of Equestria of its food, two ponies must travel back in time to stop it at its source. Of all surviving records, there's only one point in time they can be sure they'll find their missing Pinkie Pie.

Written in 1 day for the Bean's Writing Group prompt: Feat of Pony Engineering
Bonus prompt: Pinkie Ate All the Food

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