The first pony in Space was her Royal Highness Princess Luna. Despite her visit only lasting a few minutes before exiting Space (at rather unsafe speed) into the face of the Moon, the title still stands.

The second pony in Space was an alchemist by the name of Mercury Infusion, who'd wanted to prove his mentor's theories. And while he never returned, his legacy is honored as the mascot of a brand of energy drinks popular with teenage colts.

The third and fourth ponies in Space (though their exact placement is undetermined) were Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie.

...now how do they get back down?

A (rather cutting it close) entry in the No Dialogue Contest.

Special thanks to Shaslan for prereading!

How does one break an airship?

Through skill, luck, and a heaping dose of natural talent.

But she does it, because someone has to.

Originally written for the Quills & Sofas Speedwriting Contest #255, Airship Contest, which ran 12/2 to 12/4/24.

A crystal pony is defined, almost to exclusion, by their iconic gem-like bodies. So how does one define a crystal pony who lacks their most distinctive trait?

Originally written for the Quills & Sofas Speedwriting Contest #259: Crystal Pony Contest on 1/25-1/26. While the original entry was too short (and incomplete) for posting, this version has been cleaned up and expanded upon.

Acting under the direction of a reclusive researcher, Daring Do sets forth on a journey to the Frozen North, following the trail of a long-lost settlement, both founded and abandoned under mysterious circumstances. But more mysterious are her begrudging companions, who hold secrets of their own.

Written for the Quills and Sofas Holiday "Quillsmas" fic exchange, for Novelle Tale.

(Also, my 100th posted fic (technically). Woo!)

The life of King Sombra was anything but easy. Born an orphan whose very surroundings caused him pain, he learned quickly that if he wanted anything out of life, he'd have to seize it himself.

By and large this proved to be sound life advice that carried him all the way from the streets to the throne with only a small amount of regicide and forbidden magic in the process.

But given a second chance—a clean slate, a new life—would he make those same choices again?

Of course he would! Only he'd do it better and smarter this time.

A (rather late) entry for FanOfMostEverything’s Verbal Exchange contest!

Special thanks to DarkCyan, Pneu, and Rb from the Quills & Sofas Speedwriting server for their wonderful help in prereading and providing important feedback.

What would you do if you were not you?
If there was another you in your place?
Would you accept it, or would you do whatever it took to be the one and only you?
Whichever you'd do, of course you would: you're you, after all.
And any other you would do the same.

An entry for the Category Three Horror Contest

With special thinks to ScreamQueen for prereading, and feedback!

What happens when a movement falls? When a leader is exposed as a fraud and a charlatan?

Do all the former members collectively decide to cast aside their beliefs, abandon the community they forged, and simply go back to 'normal life' as if nothing had changed?

Of course not. In the face of uncertainty or opposition, there will always be those who instead double down on their convictions and become even more fervent believers.

Maybe not many, but there's always at least one. And one is all it takes to start the movement anew.

This story written for the 5th Annual Cozy Glow Contest using the prompt "Cozy Glow vs. Cutie Marks".

Thanks to Zontan for prereading and providing valuable feedback.

It's always weird to have to use the bathroom in someone else's home.
The sink might be in a different place, or the tub might be the wrong shape, or maybe they install their toilet paper over instead of under.
So many little differences that can make the experience weird and off-putting.

But that's just normal bathrooms.

It's especially weird when said person is so rich that their bathroom alone is bigger than your entire house.

Even more so when they're so old and eccentric you can't tell the artsy decor from the functional fixtures.

...this is a bathroom, right?

Written for the Dumb as Doornails Contest.

Update: Now the first place winner of said contest!

This story is a sequel to Wet Equestria

A generation ago, Equestria sunk beneath the waves.
But the world didn't end, it just changed.
Gwendolyn is a bird who was born in the trash and proud of it! Hers is a hard life, but more than anything it's hers. But when trouble comes to her quiet island home, will she rise to meet it? Or will all her dreams and plans be swept away by the current?

A very last minute entry for the 2024 Non-Pony Writing Contest.

Set in the same universe as Wet Equestria, but it's not the same vibe and knowledge of that story is not required to understand this one.

The Summer Sun celebration occurs every year in Equestria on the solar equinox.
But surely the longest day of the year also happens everywhere else, right? So how do they go about celebrating it in places where no one has ever heard of (or at least doesn't care much about) Princess Celestia?
Luckily, there's one scholar who's eager to find out, and he's keeping a dedicated log of all his travels.

A submission for the Summer Sun Celebration Event hosted by the My Little Reviews & Feedback group. Hopefully I've managed an entry that successfully follows all all 26* entry rules and requirements.

Prereading provided by Holtinator, go check out their stuff as well!