Entries submitted for Loganberry's 150-Word Flashfic Contests. Individual genre ratings, story summaries, and links are included within the long description.
"Why do we get gifts every year?" said Dinky. And thus began a rather strange and strained inquiry for Ruby Pinch, a sensible soul (so she thinks) in a world full of odd adults, bad feelings, and grinding days.
Except for Mom and Dad. And breezies in the garden. And finding treasures you can take home and get rich with so you don't have to feel SILLY around those fancy-pantsy Canterlot types. Oh, and friendship too! Can't forget friendship! No… no siree…