“Lie down on the couch.” -The Avalanches, ‘Frontier Psychiatrist’

Trixie goes to her first session of therapy and begins to open up.

“I'm throwing caution,/What's it gonna be?/Tonight the winds of change are coming over me.” -The Killers, ‘Caution’

At the Ponyville Farmer’s Market, the Cutie Mark Crusaders find a strange chicken talon that can grant them whatever their heart desire. Despite the warnings from the merchant about the price they each may pay, the fillies are excited for their wishes. What could possibly go wrong?

Cover art commissioned from AmberLight101.

Additional Contribution from DeadParrot222.

“Don't sing me lullabies,/I won't close my eyes,/I can't close my eyes,/It's true,/I'm doomed,/'Til dawn,/Shines through.” -Alice Cooper, ‘Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me’

Scootaloo has been having some trouble sleeping lately. Despite what every pony else tells her, she knows that there are things that are lurking within the shadows in her room.

Cover art commissioned from TwistedSketch.

“But I'm going nowhere, getting there soon,/I might as well just sink down with you.” -Fountains Of Wayne, ‘Sink To The Bottom’

Gallus and Silverstream are finally a serious couple. This, of course, gives Silverstream the idea of having the them visit her parents in Seaquestria. Gallus isn’t sure what he dreads more: meeting the hippogriff’s parents or the water.

Cover art commissioned from TwistedSketch.

“And you're angry, and you should be, it's not fair,/Just 'cause you can't see it, doesn't mean it, isn't there.” -Linkin Park, ‘One More Light’

After receiving a letter from Griffonstone, Gallus is found by Sandbar lying in a field and staring up at the stars. Sandbar asks if he’s okay, but the griffon is defensive. What is it that’s bothering the Gallus?

Cover art commissioned from CaptShowtime.

“We are living in a scene,/That you can't capture by photograph,/We are living in the moment.” -The Pillows, ‘Star Overhead’

A comet is passing over Equestria and every creature is captivated by the beauty. Along with the rest of her class, Smolder has to write an about the celestial object. However, the dragon seems far more interested in a talent that her earth pony friend has, as well as the pony themselves.

Cover art commissioned from Amy New.

“The sidewalks are empty,/The bars and cafes too./The streetlights only changing,/'Cause they ain't got nothing better to do.” -Benjamin Gibbard, ‘Life In Quarantine’

Sequel: “Life In Quarantine 2: Friends”

With the lockdown in place, the girls of Canterlot High are trying to their best to keep themselves busy and stay sane as they stay in quarantine. Thankfully, they each have their cell phones.

UPDATE 7/29/2020: Reformatted, edited, and reposted after taken down due to issues.

"And if there's one of these unavoidable laws,/It's that you just can't take the effect and make it the cause." -The White Stripes, 'Effect And Cause'

Before getting their cutie marks, the Cutie Mark Crusaders took part in a number of different activities in an effort to find their special talent. Princess Twilight Sparkle took it upon herself to study and record their various attempts.

Audio drama of 'Effect And Cause’ by Lotus Moon.

"The palace of mirrors,/Where dog soldiers are reflected." -Bob Dylan, 'Changing Of The Guards'

It's a brand new morning at Canterlot Castle and with the shift change of the Royal Guard comes the after action report that chronicles the incidents from the previous night. What transpired the night before?

"I'll say it again in the land of the free,/Use your freedom of choice,/Freedom of choice." -Devo, 'Freedom Of Choice'

At the School of Friendship, Ocellus is running for class president. However, in accordance with the school's charter, Ocellus will have to run against another student. With this in mind, Ocellus asks a certain reluctant dragon to help her out.

Cover art commissioned from Amy New.