Coloratura struggles after losing the odious manager Svengallop, and does what she can to get her life back on track.

The Tasty Treat has never done better business since its grand re-opening, but as usual Coriander Cumin watches his life with eyebrow raised and disbelieving grunt ready and waiting. So when Saffron Masala persuades him to sample a bit of local culture and attend the Hearth's Warming Eve pageant in Canterlot, he's not exactly leaping at the chance the way she is. After all, one of them needs to keep their hooves on the ground.

Even if it is covered in bitterly freezing snow. Uncomfortably familiar snow, come to that...

When Twilight and Spike are summoned by Rainbow Dash to Zecora's hut, they're alarmed to discover that Fluttershy has a parasitic plant attached to her back. Unfortunately, getting rid of this monstrosity is only one of the problems they'll have to confront...

“Why do we get gifts every year?” said Dinky. “For Hearth’s Warming, I mean.”

This seems an easy enough question, but Ruby Pinch never had it easy. Trying to find out the real reason for all this gift-giving, she confronts the odd bond between the energetic Dinky and the reserved Amethyst, the simple-minded approach of her hapless cousin Piña Colada, and, on top of that, her beloved "Auntie" Berry, who's a confusing trial all on her own.

And then there's Ruby herself. For, sensible young mare as she thinks she is, she has her own growing mistrust of the answers she seems to be getting. Especially when it comes time to find her own gift.

Proofreading provided by Sunset_Sparkles of The Proofreader Group.

Inspired by, but not involved in, The Obselescence Memorial Jinglemas Twinglemas Secret Santa Sendoff: Part 2 Edition!

There is one moon, with two sides. There is one planet, its partner. There is nothing else.

A runaway and a wizard, Sunset knows about the duality of a cold and careless cosmos. The cruellest of all is the one that separates life and death. Now her life is intertwined with those of a humble farming family. And nowhere is that more evident than with the infuriating, stubborn, lively, and heroic Applejack.

Until one fateful time, when life gives way to the other side of the coin.

Sunset broke the rules once before. She's willing to break them again. Or she'll break her spirit trying. There is no third choice.

Contestant for the Sunset Shipping Contest: Changing Seasons. Further details are available via this link.

Usually not one for tacky clothing or far-out ideas, Rarity nonetheless fulfils a generous if somewhat embarrassing dressmaking commission to please Derpy Hooves.

Unfortunately for her, a generous act can have... strange and unexpected consequences, especially when poor, simple, over-the-moon-grateful Derpy insists on repaying the kind deed.

Of course, Rarity will take it all in stride. And so will everyone else. It's only fashion, after all. No one ever gets silly or over-the-top about that, right?

Impossible Numbers' entry for The Obselescence Memorial Jinglemas Twinglemas Secret Santa Sendoff: Part 2 Edition!

My specific prompt from DragonGeek: tagged "Rarity", tagged "Derpy Hooves", rated "Everyone", no romance.

In the Hall of the Gods, Celestia – a mere unicorn – ascends the sacred steps to confront Indra, Lord of All Horses, whose mismanagement of the pony tribes almost brought ruin to his subjects. Unfortunately, she can't kill a god. And neither of them are wholly convinced she should even try.

When they were younger, Rarity and Cheerilee joined the Ponyville Knitters League: Rarity to keep her skills going, Cheerilee to find her cutie mark. Well, that and it's the done thing when you're an aspiring fashionista.

However, both have to question their attitudes when the President of the League announces a contest. After all, one should have a purpose already, and one is still looking for theirs.

Contestant for THE BARCAST WRITING CONTEST #2: Make Rarity Not Garbage with Guest Judge: Monochromatic.

A certain filly suffers a sleepless night. She loves art. She loves beauty. She loves ponies not instantly laughing at her like they do her parents. But it's her first day of school tomorrow, and she has to decide what kind of pony she's going to be.

Contestant for THE BARCAST WRITING CONTEST #2: Make Rarity Not Garbage with Guest Judge: Monochromatic.

Equestria was a new nation when Duchess Celestia of the unicorn tribe accepted her next mission: prevent a rogue group of hostile earth ponies from attacking the San Palomino stronghold. She must protect her friends and her country, especially now that she has a sibling waiting in the future.

Unfortunately, the politics of unicornian life are full of deadly pitfalls, and not just of the physical kind. The deeper Celestia gets into the game, the more she risks forgetting what exactly is at stake.

Originally Intended as a Contestant of FanOfMostEverything's Imposing Sovereigns challenge. Personal Prompt: "Celestia the Schemer".