She tried her best, but it's just not there. She kicked a hoof and said, "It's just not fair!" A princess mare living princess dreams; a baby that's not quite as it seems...

After months spent on the road for the Equestrian Games, Mrs. Harshwhinny finally comes home to the one pony who makes her feel like herself.

Cover image by FicFicPonyFic!

"...a nicely observed portrait of a moment in domestic life..."- Loganberry

Marigold Medley had always been excited to follow in the footsteps of her sister, Sour Sweet, and attend her first year at Crystal Prep Academy. But with the Friendship Games approaching, something seems off. No one's talking about the Games. There's no buzz of excitement in the halls. It's as if no one at Crystal Prep cares about the biggest sporting event of their high school careers.

Getting her classmates psyched for the Friendship Games may be a tall order, but it's one Mari is willing to tackle, with some help from her friends, of course. If only her shoes didn't keep getting in the way...

Featured by The Royal Guard!

A collection of silly Friendship Games shorts!

Why did Flash Sentry make bread for a cake-baking contest? What is Sunset Shimmer's special talent? Who's got a crush on whom? Who really won the Friendship Games? What did Twilight do after meeting herself? What's "stinky sugar"?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in these stories, which might have running gags but are otherwise unrelated to each other!

Extra tags will be included in chapter titles. Some stories without the [Romance] tag may involve comedic kissing~! One of these stories might actually be good! If Friendship Games lasts longer than 4 hours, consult your doctor.

"...has more of a chance than Project Horizons." -Loganberry

"...this is basically the judgment of Paris." -FanOfMostEverything

"“Stupid” humor is rarely my thing, but somehow PP always manages to thread the needle just right to keep me amused rather than annoyed." -PaulAsaran

It's true: Just as her equine counterpart doesn't know about hands, human Rainbow Dash doesn't know about hooves. After an accident in the art room, Sunset Shimmer is going to find out just how deep Rainbow's ignorance goes...

Thanks to ScoBionicle99 for the artwork!

Despite having lived for hundreds of years, Adagio, Aria and Sonata have never heard of Valentine's Day. Now that they know the basics, what better way to celebrate the idiotic holiday than taking over Canterlot High?

No matter what they try, though, Adagio and Aria are having no luck collecting valentines. How can they conquer the school like this? And where's Sonata gone off to?

The answer likely involves a taco or two. And maybe tequila. And definitely Pinkie Pie.

Art by Wee!

Remember that time Lemon Hearts got her head stuck in a beaker?

Except... it wasn't a beaker, was it?

Time for Twilight to set the record straight.

Reading by Short Stories! (no longer available :C)
Reading by Illya Leonov and Scribbler!

No singing, no baking, no parties, no smiling.

The accident five years ago didn't just drive a wedge between Pinkie Pie and her friends, it stole her very identity. She had no choice but to move back home, to a hard life of farming rocks and managing her condition. Since then, she's built her family's farm into a successful corporation and the backwater town of Big Rock into a bustling city. But none of that gives her purpose.

When a new danger arises, threatening everything she's worked for an everypony she loves, will Pinkie be able to do what's necessary to save them? Or will her demons finally overtake her?

Note: The Crossover tag is a spoiler, but this story should be accessible to most readers. Comments that discuss the crossover and spoilers for the story without [ spoiler ] tags will be deleted!

5th place finalist in the May 2014 writeoff, "Beneath the Mask". Artwork by zanefir-dran!

After noticing that Pinkie has a peculiar talent -- one she's only seen once before -- Twilight decides to have a little fun while doing some research. Yes, it's time for the first Ponyville Pony Throw-Off, between Prince Shining Armor and Pinkie Pie! Who will win? It's anypony's game!

Placed 16th out of 49 entries in the October 2014 writeoff, "Just Over the Horizon".

Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie's marriage was going great until Pinkie suddenly decided she wanted babies. How was she supposed to know making them takes more than just friendship?

Thankfully, Twilight has just the spell to help them out! Now Pinkie and Rainbow Dash -- or rather, Rainbow Blitz -- have a whole week to do the deed.

If only things didn't keep getting in their way...

Rated "Pretty Good" by PaulAsaran!