Cooks are nuts, and so are the mares who get involved with them. Anonymous knows this first-hand. As Head Chef at one of Ponyville's new restaurants, the human living in a world of ponies finds himself dealing with an unexpectedly discerning customer. What follows is a tale of sordid pasts, webs of lies, and most importantly, the love of food that brings people, and ponies, together.

Originally posted in the 'Anon in Equestria' threads on /mlp/, Honesty Lost follows the story of a human, Anonymous, who, after entering into a long-term relationship with Applejack, finds himself confronting uncertainty, guilt, and depression when she suddenly falls ill.