A Friendly Warning: This story contains a rule 63 or gender-swap of a Octavia and Vinyl Scratch which means that this story is a m/m romance. So if you don't like this kind of shipping as it's being presented nor the ideal pairing of the characters, you know where the exit button is.

During their high school days in Canterlot, Octave Melody had feelings for his best friend Record Scratch, but he was afraid of admitting his feelings to him. One day, his younger sister, Opal, finds out and tells her parents about it. Later on, Octave is called down for his parents to give him a big surprise.

A huge thank you for the cover art from his highness PrinceCelestia. Editing by Exanime32

Music for this fic: "Crazy in Love" from The Great Gatsby soundtrack by Emeli Sandé & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra. "Deep Purple" by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra. Bach Remix by R.S.D. Fryderyk Chopin's Nocturne, Ops 9, # 2. Beethoven's 9th Symphony, 4th Movement. Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" performed by Katherine Crowe and the London Metropolitan Orchestra.

It's Hearth's Warming Eve and Fluttershy's gift from Aunt Luna is a nutcracker. Her aunt tells her that he is under a curse, cast by an evil monster called the Chaos King.

She doesn't believe her until night falls and the Chaos King comes with his army. Shrunk in the battle, Fluttershy must venture with the nutcracker into the Land of Sweets to defeat the Chaos King and break his evil spells.

An MLP twist on "The Nutcracker."

Cover Art by Forest-Lark

Review by Rosie Sievers and Eagle Tale

The secret to getting through life is finding someone you can be yourself with.

Those not born with the ability all dream of a chance, if only for a few moments, to fly.

Even if he is merely a tortoise with a simple mind, Tank was no different that the millions of other dreamers that covet the sky. Ever since his Yellow Mistress helped him hatch from his egg, he always marveled at those who have the capabilities.

As of yet though; he has not appeared at any of the pet play dates, nor has The Blue Mistress. If anything, the two are rarely even seen together. Concerned, Owlowicious attempts to consult with Tank whist they fly regarding the matter. The two have grown close since Tank has been fitted for the peculiar contraption strapped about his shell, despite their differences.

((A story from my Tales of Animalism series
Featured on EQD on 6/3/12))

"Dear Santa Hooves. My name is Apple Bloom, and I don't want presents for Hearth's Warming this year. I just want my cutie mark..."

Featured on Equestria Daily -- January 18th 2013
Fanfic reading by Scribbler
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Discord is in a frenzy. Hearts and Hooves Day is tomorrow and he does not know how to confess that he likes Fluttershy as more than just a friend.

My first fanfic ever and for Equestria Daily's Hearts and Hooves FanFic Event! Yay!

Celestia admires Luna. But she does not envy her. The night turns to day once again, and Celestia remembers, and reflects.

She may not have Luna's strength. But she would not trade her gift for all the world.

Seattle's Angels review can be found here, PaulAsaran's "Paul's Thursday Reviews" review here.

A story from the Waterverse

Apple Bloom has been disconsolate for days on end. Her mind has been stretched to its limits in her efforts to come up with new ideas for discovering her Cutie Mark. No matter how hard she tries, no matter what she does, the Mark simply will not appear.
Apple Bloom knows the value of a Cutie Mark full well. It’s the symbol of one’s purpose, the proof that one’s life has meaning. It’s a symbol of accomplishment, potential, and that –no matter what- a Pony belongs in this world.
So what if one’s Cutie Mark never comes?