Some bonds take longer to form than others. Some require quite a bit of pressure. Some happen whether you like it or not.

Some need only a spark.

Part of the Jinglemas 2022 collaboration.
Written for kalash93, who requested a story about Trixie and Sunburst, and maybe Starlight.
Preread by Alex_.
Edited by GaPJaxie.
Big thanks to Redruin for the cover art.

The birth of an alicorn is a truly blessed occasion.

Or so some ponies believe.

Part of the Jinglemas 2021 collaboration.
Written for Pen and Paper, who requested a story about Cadance and Shining Armor.
Edited by ROBCakeran53.
Big thanks to Redruin for the cover art.

This story is a sequel to Nothing Left to Lose

An ancient enemy seeks redemption.

Or so she claims.

Flurry Heart is willing to give her a chance.

Written for the My Little Pony Renaissance Contest.
Edited by Pascoite.
Original art by Joelle the Nose.

In the end, Christmas is a day like any other.

Unless your boyfriend is unlike any other.

Part of the Jinglemas 2020 collaboration.
Written for Admiral Biscuit, who requested a story about background ponies.
Edited by ROBCakeran53.
Original art by Adagio String.

It's a hard thing, trying to live your life while you're always in the spotlight.

More so when you've found your one true love.

Written for the Change of Pace Contest.
A very late entry into the AppleDash Warm and Fuzzy Feelings Event.
Edited by Shakespearicles.
Original art by Reysi.

Twilight reconnects with an old flame.

Written for the September Slice of Life Incest Contest.
Inspired by Shakespearicles.
Edited by Regidar.
Big thanks to Redruin for the cover art.

Every friendship has its origins, even the most sinister.

And revenge is a dish best shared.

Written for the Cozy Glow Short Story Contest.
Edited by Miss Direction and Pascoite.
Original art by Plainoasis.

Johannes hasn't come to Equestria to escape his life, just take a break from it, and find himself in the process. A new relationship is the furthest thing from his mind right now.

But life has a way of surprising us, for better and for worse.

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Dedicated to pahňázd and The Cloptimist.
Preread by pahňázd and Some Leech.
Edited by ROBCakeran53 and Admiral Biscuit.
Original art by Evomanaphy.

Marble loves her family.

She helps them, cares for them, and would never, ever treat them poorly.

She can't really say the same for herself.

Edited by Pascoite and Present Perfect.
Original art by Kaylemi.

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There are many things you can think about after almost dying.

For Applejack and Rainbow Dash, it's what comes after.

Written for Appledash Contest #6 - "Go Big or Go Home".
Inspired by Fighting Scars by majoramask.
Edited by Pascoite and ROBCakeran53.
Preread by Flashgen.
Original art by uar1.