Celestia has worked with promising young unicorns and their parents for many years. However, working with Night Light, the father of her prize pupil, presents a challenge she hasn't faced in centuries.

Having known Rainbow Dash for as long as she has, Fluttershy would be naturally inclined to think she has her childhood companion pretty well figured out. But, let it never be said we can't find things about our friends that take us aback from time to time.

Raven Inkwell has served Mayor Mare ably for a long time, and it cannot be said that her time in Ponyville has been uneventful. But one day, when finally taking a break from her role as the Mayor's assistant, she instead goes to a certain other associate of hers.

It can't be denied that Flash Sentry hasn't exactly had the most successful love life. True, he's been thought of fondly by those he's been with, but he's never quite managed to make anything stick. Enter Pinkie Pie, self-proclaimed "helper of all", who sees this most eligible of CHS' bachelors, and decides it might be worth lending a hand.

A large stack of paperwork sat on Twilight's desk. She knew that it was going to take her a while, but it would at least be easy to get through. Just a half a day of some hard work at her desk and she'd be finished. However, her hyperactive pink marefriend requires attention.

Rarity and Applejack have been seeing each other for a while. They have had their ups and downs but have managed to stick together and are able to enjoy the little things like picnics and yard work. And through it all, there is one question asked again and again and again.

Octavia visits her childhood home for the last time.

Entry in the May 2020 Original Pairing Contest

Awesome reading by Nailah!

Flashes of everyday (and, in some cases, not-so-everyday) life in Ponyville, Equestria, and the lands beyond...

(A depository for TheAncientPolitzanian's shorter works. Mainly consists of submissions to the Flashfic group, random snippets too insubstantial for standalone publishing, and deleted scenes from other stories.)

Written by TheAncientPolitzanian
Cover art by Clone26

Cadance tries to be the best mom in the world. She really does. But when she's summoned to Flurry's school after her young daughter gets in a fight with a classmate, she wonder just how good of a mom she's capable of being.

My technically-not-late entry into the Cadance Is a Terrible Mom contest.

What it says on the tin: the anthology of my entries for Loganberry's monthly flash-fiction contest in 2020. 150 words or less. Get into it. Go participate. Um, I mean, if you want.

Unspoken: Octavia sees Vinyl Scratch in the audience. (Octavia, Vinyl Scratch; Drama)
I'm Flying Without Wings: A hot air balloon lift-off is not the ideal time for an argument. (Cherry Berry, Berryshine, Button Mash; Comedy)
Chatoyant: Luna is sitting on Celestia's throne. (Celestia, Luna; Slice of Life)
Useful: She might be old, but she can still help. (Granny Smith; Slice of Life)
Rise and Shine: Twilight wants to watch the sun rise. Spike doesn't. (Twilight Sparkle, Spike; Slice of Life)
Catch: Rainbow Dash flies through a storm. (Rainbow Dash; Thriller)
Good Night: When Rarity was young, her father sang good night to her. (Rarity; Slice of Life)