Sunset Shimmer has a nightmare where her friends abandon her because of a scandal that she never commit. However, she finds comfort from a person she least expected.

(Cover art by Cookie Encylopaedia)

For the first time in her life, Scootaloo has a reason to look forward to the Sisterhooves Social. At least, she thinks she does. It's just a matter of figuring out whether or not she can invite the pegasus she has in mind.

Surely one of the posters scattered throughout town would have some details on the event, right?

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Preludes S5:E17 - Brotherhooves Social.
Cover art credit: Dilarus
Edits by Dubs Rewatcher

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Our Heroes have saved the world once again, and now retire from adventuring for the day and have themselves some much needed shut eye.

Edited by: Level Dasher <3<3<3

Lotus is a professional masseuse. She sees the pony below the skin, and tends to coax just as much out of their mouths as their muscles. Late one day, she gives three very different massages to three close friends, all of whom mention a name she isn't familiar with: Applejack.

Featured by The Royal Canterlot Library and Equestria Daily

The original version of the story took 5th place in The Writeoff Association's February 2015 contest, "Closing Time"

Twilight Sparkle is no stranger to change. From being a closed off shut in to becoming the warm and friendly pony everyone knows today, to becoming a full fledged alicorn Princess. Despite all the adventures she's had and the amazing friends she's made, she now finds her adrift in her sparkly new castle.

Thankfully, there's one friend of hers that might just ground her and put her worries to rest.

On a day like this, Applejack comes down with a cold after finishing up her work in the orchard. Rarity, who wants to help her friend with her problem, comes to check up on her, and does everything in her power to get her better.

Featured on August 18th, 2014

Princess Twilight Sparkle is sick in bed with a cold, and none too happy about it. At least until Pinkie Pie visits the library for moral support.

Art by Ghost (link in source).

After falling asleep in the bath, Twilight's schedule is ruined and she becomes incredibly stressed--until some of Pinkie's hot chocolate gets to her.

Hearth's Warming. A time of joy and cheer, of generosity and love.
Not so much for the Apple Family, though.
Winter means the end of crop season, and money is hard to come by. The family, however, protects their pride by celebrating small... meaning not at all.
When Twilight and and the rest of the mane six find this out, they spring into action, wanting this Hearth's Warming to be one especially for them. One to remember forever.
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This is another experimental-ish piece, working with symbolism, emotional development, complex scenes with lots of characters interacting, and world-building.
Of course, you can ignore all that and just read a story about tiny talking horses with magic powers. That's good, too.
Enjoy!
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Thanks to my wonderful prereaders!
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Applejack and Rainbow Dash travel to the Everfree Forest to find a Hearths Warming Tree.

Image by Paradoxical Intentions.