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  The Glass Blower A young artist in love will do whatever it takes to satisfy his heart. by Cold in Gardez 10,489 words · 1,184 · 27
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  The Steadfast Sky Celestia, Luna, and Discord grow into their godhood by unearthing the Elements of Harmony. EqD 6 Stars. by Greytercakes 342,180 words · 897 · 11
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  Background Pony "My name's Lyra Heartstrings, but you won't remember anything. Listen to my symphony, for it by shortskirtsandexplosions 432,377 words · 6,807 · 242
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  It Takes a Village Spike only wants things to stay the same. Time, however, has other ideas. He's going to need help... by determamfidd 148,765 words · 3,620 · 66
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  Keeping It Simple Big Mac suddenly finds himself on the business end of friendship. by Ivory Piano 261,114 words · 2,185 · 42

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  A Cup of Joe Our Pony Joe runs his doughnut shop, chats with his regulars...and lives in the shadow of a memory. by The Descendant 17,431 words · 942 · 14
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  Austraeoh Rainbow Dash flies east. by Imploding Colon 212,744 words · 2,754 · 88
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  The Carnivore's Prayer It is their nature by Cold in Gardez 9,679 words · 782 · 14
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  Variables After his defeat Discord was left alone...but even after months pass one creature can't let go... by The Descendant 7,728 words · 626 · 12

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  Broken Gladiator Mane-iac confesses her true motivations to the Power Ponies. Now on EqD. by BronyWriter 2,864 words · 730 · 12
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  Dancing with myself Spike struggles with Applejack's death as he contemplates his own existence, realising he has many years to go before he is reunited with his beloved mare. by Marshall_Evergreen 2,970 words · 71 · 4
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  Discord Punches Twilight In The Face What happens when something crafted by a creature with no real care for material things is taken from him? Nopony else knew the answer either. But they found out. Oh... They found out. by Craine 17,873 words · 1,667 · 46
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  Equestria: Total War War comes to Equestria: with despair, with starvation, with sacrifice and with heroism. by emkajii 154,250 words · 657 · 22
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  How to Woo Your Lady in Nine Easy Steps Spike orders a How-To guide book to win Rarity's heart. by paleowriter 50,490 words · 1,037 · 24