"My dear Twilight Sparkle,

Thank you for your recent letters. And I must apologize to you first and foremost that I have not responded back in kind to each and every one. I imagine has this concerned you, but please don't worry. Things have been very unsettled here in the castle as of late. Princess Luna has been researching Equestrian history, and I find myself in a strange kind of mood..."

"Hi everypony! Sorry I missed you. I'm away in Canterlot for a few days. If you need help finding a book, Spike will be happy to assist. Library hours are 9 -5. Thanks! See you all then!
- Twilight Sparkle"

On a trip to Canterlot to attend to some royal business, Twilight Sparkle learns more about kindness and forgiveness than she expected. Contemplation, melancholy, and a richly detailed world. An oldie-but-goodie from the early days of the community; please note that this has not been updated to reflect subsequent character development from Season 2.

Butterscotch Sundae, lately of Ponyville, takes the next pegasus coach to Canterlot to catch up with a good friend of hers. Her latest stories have been a success, but is everything as great as it seems?

A short prose piece about art and artists set in the snow-blanketed streets of Canterlot. Includes frank discussion of sexual themes, but no indiscreet acts.

Carrot Top has baked the most scrumptious carrot cake in Ponyville. She had to. There's just no way she can lose to Applejack this year in Fillydelphia - this year she's taking home the crown, no thanks to her friend Derpy. And yet things do not go as planned.....