This story is a sequel to Just Around the Corner

Applejack sits out on the porch with her son on a rainy spring afternoon.

Set in my 'Bright Future' universe which diverges from canon after season 4.

When Rarity was a filly, she always had dreams of growing up to be a star of the stage, a masterful player of the piano, and the center of attention. As time went by though, something just never clicked. What we wish for and what we're able to accomplish are often two different things.

First place winner of the Quills and sofas Colorful Characters Speed Writing Contest #3: Rarity

The days grow colder. The sun hasn't been seen in the sky for over a decade now. Summer has been lost. Ponies set sail from the old world to the new world. A land where summer still comes, food still grows, and green sprawls where it may.

A colt born in the harsh ice of the old world wishes to see the sun again. In hopes that he might find it, that he might find freedom in the new world, he boards a ship to take him there. He learns much and more in the four months the voyage lasts, but at the same time, he loses something he once held dear.

It matters not where he goes, for even here, the sky is white.

Cover art by SliberSternenlicht. Turn around time was about a day from asking for the art, paying, and getting it back. If you've got some extra cash, give her some work, she's worth it.

Initially written for the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting contest 24: Braided Tails/Sunless Winter.

Soul Spectator is a stallion with a rare talent who just wants to live a normal life. The world always seems to be against his wishes though, and again and again, he finds himself in uncomfortable situations. Soon he'll learn that fire is a force of change.

Based on the song Inferno by Mrs. Green Apple

Initially written for the 11th Quills and Sofas Speed writing contest, prompt: [Spurred to Action], edited and expanded afterward.

This story is a sequel to Candy Apples are Always a Little Tart

Celestia is tired. Raising children is hard, she's a very old mare, and these times of peace are beginning to show cracks at the corners. Her little student is bright and rebellious, but maybe it's time Sunset learns why Celestia took her in...

Written for Moonshot's Quils and Sofas Speedwriting contest, prompt: [Well, here we are again]

Applejack feels like everypony is leaving her behind. She talks through it with Dash over cider.

Written for ROBCakeran53's first Quills and Sofas Speed writing contest.

Granny Smith has lived a long life. Unfortunately, the stallions in her life have not. Once again, tragedy has struck. In an effort to heal, Applejack decides she wants to take her cousin's offer to stay with them in Manehattan for a while. Granny has yet to give the okay and wonders if it's a good decision...

This is the story of a mare trapped by her own convictions with no escape in sight.

Written for GaPJaxie's Quills and Sofa's speed fic contest, 8/21/2019. Written and edited in one hour.

Prompt 2: "Technically not terrible"

"You have a lot of time to think to yourself when you get stuck. Thinking of things like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. How did I get here? When did I get here? Why did I get here. All the W's, starting with The Who. Oh well. This will get resolved somehow... I hope"
-Derpy Hooves

Written for SuperTrampoline's Feghoot contest

Applejack wakes up hungover in the barn with no recollection of last night. The dining room table was destroyed, and she aims to find out how it happened.

Written for SuperTrampoline's Feghoot contest