“Come and see,/How the wind in your hair will feel differently,/Catch and release,/The lure above.” -Silversun Pickups, ‘Catch & Release’

After a long week, Yona is exhausted and just wants a quick nap before dinner. However, in her sleep, the yak has made herself comfortable against Sandbar, who is unsure of what exactly to do in this situation.

Cover art commissioned from LateCustomer.
Pre-read and edited by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous.

"But you,/My brother in arms,/I'd rather I'd lose my limbs,/Than let you come to harm." -The Decemberists, 'The Soldiering Life'

With the world at war, Sandbar is a timid pony soldier trying to help wherever he can. As he looked out on to the quiet battlefield, the stallion thought he saw something move. Upon investigating, he discovers an ensnared yak. Together, the two do what they can to survive in an hostile war zone. And there, something between them begins to bloom.

Cover art commissioned from MaoDoodles.
Pre-read and edited by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous.

"And if you don't love me now,/You will never love me again./I can still hear you saying,/You would never break the chain./Chain keep us together." -Fleetwood Mac, 'The Chain'

Smolder and Gallus have always had a contentious relationship, which included arguing, insults, and property damage. It has gotten to the point that Headmare Starlight Glimmer to rectify this issue with a very unorthodox method: by cuffing the two students together for a week. Will Smolder and Gallus be able to survive the week in one piece? Or will the school be able to survive Gallus and Smolder?

Cover art made by Nytewell.

“But that was then, and this is now./I tried so hard not to let you all down./It's an impossible weight,/So I'll just let you down now.” -Deep Sea Diver, 'Impossible Weight (feat. Sharon Van Etten)'

For spring break, Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst return back to Sire's Hollow to visit with their parents. Being their first trip back as a couple, the two are not looking forward to their parents talk about their relationship. However, both Stellar Flare and Firelight have an exciting announcement to share for when they arrive.

This story is a sequel to Softly

"And it's quite a cost but nothing comes for free./But when you know you know you know,/It's meant to be./Meant to be." -The Beths, 'When You Know You Know'

Prequel 1: "I Owe You One"
Prequel 2: "Softly"

Gallus and Ocellus have been keeping their relationship a secret from others for quite a while now. However, against every fiber of Gallus' being, they both agree that it's time to share the news with their friends. But how will the others react to the news?

Cover art made by Pitangawang

This story is a sequel to The Gift That Keeps Giving

"Everything you ever said is brilliant,/Anything you want to do is fine with me./This is much better than love, babe,/This is a crush story, crush story./Better than love." -Too Much Joy, 'Crush Story'

Prequel: "The Gift That Keeps Giving"

During a rooftop lunch date at school, Ocellus talks to Sandbar about their relationship. She isn't upset with him, but rather how their relationship isn't exactly like all the different romantic comedies she has studied. The changeling even shows Sandbar a few of the rom-com manga she has been reading, which includes a few the pony knows. Can Sandbar convince her that rom-coms are not to be used as study aids?

Pre-read, edited, and cover art by Pitangawang

This story is a sequel to Cloudbusting

"There must have been a moment just before you hit the water,/When you were filled with a sense of peace and understanding./With the wind in your hair and the light in your eyes,/As you realized you were finally escaping." -Frank Turner, 'A Wave Across A Bay'

Prequel: “Cloudbusting”

At her request, Silverstream wants Sandbar to teach her to surf. The pony is more than happy to teach, but he hopes that it's something that Silverstream can handle. Will the hippogriff be able to get the hang of being out on the water?

Cover art made by Pitangawang
Pre-read and edited by Striving for Harmony.

This story is a sequel to I Owe You One

"I must admit I wanted you to save me,/Now I'm sat on the ground, feeling half crazy./I don't want you to go." -Arlo Parks, 'Softly'

Prequel: "I Owe You One"
Sequel: "When You Know You Know"

Awaking in the middle of the night, Gallus finds himself next to Ocellus, and the two discuss the situation, their relationship, and their future.

Pre-read and edited by Striving for Harmony.

"I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay,/Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh,/I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay,/Wastin' time." -Otis Redding, '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay'

While on a school trip to San Franciscolt, Gallus sits on the dock to get lost in thought. However, a familiar yak comes to check on him. Joining him, Yona talks with Gallus about their homes, what their future might hold, and one another.

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"Gonna take you right back,/Right back to the beginning,/Of the gift that keeps giving again,/It's the gift that keeps giving again." -Super Furry Animals, 'The Gift That Keeps Giving'

Sequel “Crush Story”

In an effort to better understand the holiday, Ocellus asks if she can visit with Sandbar and his family for Hearth's Warming Eve. Sandbar is more than happy to welcome the changeling, as Hearth's Warming Eve is his family's favorite holiday of the entire year. What will Ocellus learn about the holiday from Sandbar and his family?

Cover art made by Pitangawang
Pre-read and edited by Striving for Harmony.