This story is a sequel to Siege of the Crystal Empire

The reign of Dragon Lord Torch has come to an end. With his daughter, Ember, having inherited the title, he resigns himself to die in the heart of a volcano.

That is until, five years later, he awakes to the sight of three mysterious ponies. They are the Cult of the Dragonflame, and they fully intend to restore Torch's rightful position of Dragon Lord. In doing so, they will help to raise an army of undead dragons, all for the purpose of waging a war of conquest and destruction across the whole of Equestria.

Can Equestria's newest Alicorn, Stellar Shine, ammount a force strong enough to resist the undead hordes? What will this mean for the future of dragon and pony relations? And what is the Cult of the Dragonflame's true goal?

Only time will tell, now that Equestria is on the cusp of the greatest war the kingdom has ever known.

Set 10 years after the beginning of season 8. Sequal story to Siege of the Crystal Empire. Reading that story first is recommended, but not necessary. Chapters released bi-monthly.

Soothsayer Derpy Hooves experiences a dramatic prophetic dream, predicting the downfall of Lordships King Rainbow Dash and Queen Rarity. But alas, her words fall on deaf ears; dismissed by the king as a mad mare! Will the prophecy come true? What will become of the royal couple? And can Pinkie Pie stop giving away so many spoilers?!

Two out of these three questions are going to be answered! The results of which will undoubtedly be complete nonsense.

Alternate title: How Not to Tell a Tragic Story from Pony History; a story by Pinkie Pie. Hilarity ensues!

Written to be part of the RariDash fanfic competition, hosted by RariDash Doodles on Tumblr. Find the link to the full (spoiler) cover art and competition here: http://raridashdoodles.tumblr.com/post/151697565779/prompt-3

Also inspired by the song "Premonition of Pain" by 3 Inches of Blood: https://youtu.be/OiW1ozMWq2U

Scootaloo has a dream: to surprise Rainbow Dash on her birthaversery by finally learning to fly. Predictably, this doesn't go so well. Ready to resign herself to being an earthbound Pegasus, her last hope comes in the form of Fluttershy.

But what can Fluttershy teach her that everypony else has failed to do? The answer may come from one key thing the two have in common: dyspraxia.

A slice of life fic with secondary romance elements. Rated T for brief discussion of death.

Cover art (and inspiration) provided by John Joseco. Find out his work at: https://www.deviantart.com/johnjoseco

Edit: 07/01/2019 - Story in the feature box with mature content filter turned on! Thanks to all my readers and editors for making this happen!

Midnight Glow is a Lantern Keeper, a holy pony tasked with the job of guiding lost souls to the afterlife. After a successful exorcism of Carousel Boutique, Midnight is called back to Ponyville to help Twilight Sparkle, as the ghost that had haunted Rarity seems to have moved to her castle.

Unbeknownst to Midnight, what looks to be a run-of-the-mill haunting holds a dark secret underneath. A horror that goes far beyond anypony's comprehension.

Inspired by H.P Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, as well as the Tide Sages and Order of the Silver Hand from World of Warcraft.

Special thanks to my friend, Gree the Writer, for proof reading and editing this fic! Please check out his youtube channel here: http://bit.ly/GreeTheWriter

Now with an audio reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKU1diTlrwk&t=141s

After years of campaigning and fund-raising, Fluttershy is almost ready to open the newly built Greater Canterlot Tropical Bird Sanctuary to the public. But when everything starts to go south, Fluttershy must face her inner demons and fight her own anxieties in a bid to save the project before it's even begun.

However, even with Tree Hugger--her best friend--by her side, can she remain calm under pressure and overcome the biggest adversity she has ever faced?

Content Notice: Contains strong descriptions of gender dysphoria, transphobic slurs and casual nudity throughout.

From the depths of hell in silence,
Cast their spells, explosive violence,
Russian night time flight perfected,
Flawless mission, undetected,

After a long standing exclusionary policy was overturned by Princess Luna, a trio of Night Guards are finally admitted as recruits to the Wonderbolts. However, authoritarian leaders and hateful squad members soon prove to be the least of the sisters' worries.

Stranded alone in the badlands with minimal supplies, the newest admissions to the 588th Wonderbolts regiment must fight against impossible odds to destroy a Changeling hive from within, while also somehow rescuing their fallen comrades.

Inspired by the Sabaton song "Night Witches", and the real life Russian 588th Air Force regiment from WWII that the song is based on.

Some adventures just can't be held within festivals. And that is just what Rainbow Dash, Battle Mage and rising star of the Wonderbolts trainees, needs to go a little further afield to get her kicks. But after a spot of bad luck involving skinny dipping and a raging elemental creature, she and her Druid friend, Fluttershy, must track down the cause of the most dangerous dividing magic of all: FASHION!

Inspired by D&D style fan art and the "My Little Mages" fanfiction series (though it isn't directly set in either universe.) Rated T for frequent nudity, moderate fantasy violence and occasional mild sex references.

Gilda thought she'd never see the day. After numerous unsuccessful attacks on Griffonstone, Garble and his insurgence of teenage dragons are on the verge of a hostile takeover.

Yet when all hope seems lost, one determined Pegasus Mailmare arrives, offering salvation for all citizens of Griffonstone.

Yes, THAT Pegasus Mailmare.

Rated T for moderate comedic violence and occasional sex references.

The Crystal Empire was once an open and welcoming place for all ponies to come and go as they please. But from the number of serious threats to the life of Princess Cadence, it has had to expand its defenses, becoming a sprawling urban jungle separated by massive walls.

This fortification could not have come a moment too soon. With the appearance of a strange unicorn, commanding an army of armored ghosts referred to as "Phantom Stallions", it is up to Cadence and Shining Armour to rally the greatest heroes the empire has ever seen to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil.

The Siege of the Crystal Empire has begun.

Oh, ye great mysterious - Thousand leagues of blue
No one knows which mysteries are hidden
Beneath your surface

Your awful stirrings seem to speak of some
hidden soul beneath

- Ahab: The Pacific

The ocean holds many secrets, hidden away in the deepest expansion, far away from prying pony eyes. With Rarity becoming a reluctant explorer, whisked away in a magical bubble that plunges her beneath the waves, not even in her wildest nightmares could she imagine what awaits her all the way down there...

Inspired by the works of H.P Lovecraft and the Funeral Doom Metal album: "Call of the Wretched Sea" by Ahab.

Now with an audio reading by Illya Leonov: https://youtu.be/-ZkgeyAmsn0