Starlight and Trixie, as part of their duties as staff of the School of Friendship, traveled outside Equestria for a recruitment drive. However, their trip to Mount Aris was waylaid by a problem with the railway. Still wanting to make good time, Starlight decided they should hoof it through the wilderness south of Equestria.

Just south of the MacIntosh Hills, the two find a vast forest before them. With every step inside, the canopy above grows thicker and thicker. They may never see the sun again.

This story was written for the Barcast's Halloween in April Horror contest.

Thanks to The Seer for some feedback/prereading.

Now with a reading by Cloud 9, starring Magpiepony and Celaena Winters.

One night, Twilight notices something odd as she's nestled in bed with Rarity: her hair smells different, just slightly. The next morning, her tea tastes a little bit less sweet, and the flowers outside smell somewhat less fragrant. Out at a cafe together, the music doesn't sound as sharp and clear, and Rarity's new dress feels marginally less smooth against her coat.

Twilight just wants to know what's happening, so she can fix it. It has to be temporary, after all.

Written for the Quills and Sofa Speedwriting group contest with the prompt "How will I break the news to you?"

Cover art by Koviry.

One night, half-awake in the dark, Twilight hears the knocking of pipes in the castle.

First place winner of The Seer's Spookfest, a Quills and Sofas Speedwriting group horror contest. We were given prompts at random from others, and mine was "Sweating Bullets."

A reading can be found here.

After taking over as the ruler of Equestria, Twilight sought out a powerful artifact said to hold infinite wisdom. Now, every night she falls asleep with the faintest knowledge of what tomorrow holds.

First place story for the Quills and Sofa Speedwriting group contest #32 "The Beautiful Future" with the prompt "Letting Go."

With Celestia and Luna retired, Princess Twilight Sparkle thought it would be a lovely idea to invite them to Hearth's Warming Helper with her friends. Of course she had to end up with Celestia the first time. How can she manage to find the right gift to thank her for so many years of tutelage and guidance? Discord has a simple answer: Time Heist.

Created for the 2019 Jinglemas event as a gift for Unified Dreams who wanted a story with Twilight Sparkle and Discord. I hope they enjoy it.

The latest Gala's theme is decided, and with it a friendly wager. Amidst the Masquerade, Twilight tries to seek out her friends while remaining hidden. Her deductive skills are a match for anypony, except for Rarity, perhaps.

Take a look into the Kaleidoscope.

Another one of Pinkie's parties is winding down, and Dash sits alone in the corner. She feels another knot tightening in her chest, clenching harder by the second. She just can't seem to make it go away, not alone.

Expanded from an entry into one of the Quills and Sofa Speedwriting group's contests, with the prompt "Spurred to Action"

Thanks to Zontan and Petrichord for some proofreading and feedback.

Queen Novo has passed, and Skystar's coronation is getting closer by the day. It's a big responsibility to take the throne, and Skystar is worried that she can never be what her people need, can never replace her mother, while she's herself. With Shelly and Sheldon at her side, she decides to undertake the arduous task of trying to grow up. How hard can it be?

Entry for FanOfMostEverything's 2nd Imposing Sovereigns Contest, for Coronation: Princess Skystar.

Special thanks to GaPJaxie for help with brainstorming.

Twilight has been writing a book for a few weeks, about her friends and all of their adventures. The only problem is she can't seem to end it.

Expanded from my entry for the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting group's prompt "A Worthy End".

Special thanks to Moonshot, Syke Jr and Zontan for some proofreading and comments during the contest.

Sandbar has invited all of his friends from the School of Friendship for a get-together before Nightmare Night. To get into the spirit of the season and learn a bit about each other's races, he decides that they should all share scary stories from their cultures.

Ocellus thinks they seem sort of similar.

Thanks to Petrichord for help with some proofreading and brainstorming.