Story: A Broken Bond (Update Part 5!)

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Author: Rated-R PonyStar

Description: Apple Bloom wants to try out Scootaloo's scooter, but Scootaloo refuses without giving a reason. Apple Bloom decides to try it out in secret, but an accident happens that breaks not only the scooter, but also a friendship as Apple Bloom learns the truth about the scooter and resolves to make it right.

Google Documents
A Broken Bond Part 1
A Broken Bond Part 2
A Broken Bond Part 3
A Broken Bond Part 4
A Broken Bond Part 5 (New)

Fanfiction.net
A Broken Bond (All Links)

Additional Tags:  CMC, Friendship, Trust, Sad,

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Story: Skyfall (Update Part 7!)

[Adventure][Sad][Grimdark]

Author: Viktor Lionheart

Description: A shadow from Celestia's past, the cause of her parent's deaths, is stirring in the depths of Equestria and it threatens to destroy everything she loves. Meanwhile, one of the mane 6 encounters a mysterious visitor who tempts her with an ancient and powerful magic. Can the ponies of Equestria band together against a foe not even the Elements of Harmony could defeat?

Skyfall Part 1
Skyfall Part 2
Skyfall Part 3
Skyfall Part 4
Skyfall Part 5
Skyfall Part 6
Skyfall Part 7 (New!)

Additional Tags: Long, Adventure, Inner Demons, War, Forgiveness

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Story: The Vagabond (Update Story 2 Complete!)

[Normal] Everypony time!  That other story ditched the image, so I'm using it!

Author: Truthseeker

Description: An injured stranger comes to Ponyville. He carries with him the darkest of secrets. He is condemned to a fate worse than death, but is there yet hope of salvation, before the end? Only the Elements of Harmony can decide.

All Chapters After the Break!


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Story: Apple Branches (Update Story 5)

[M/M Shipping] This post is a compilation of a trio of Big Mac/Caramel stories which were very nearly lost to the Void before being saved by a super diligent pre-reader who has more than earned his quarterly bonus muffin. He has requested that we post them on the grounds that they are, and I quote, "short, sweet and d'aww".

The author is unfortunately unknown to me, so if anypony happens to know, leave a comment so we can get everything properly labeled. All three stories can be found after this convenient page break. Page breaks: saving space since whenever they were invented. Enjoy a refreshing Page Break Cola today!
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Story: Stranger in the West (Update Part 2!)

[Normal] "At the end I was disappointed, but only because it meant there was nothing more to read... sequel please!"

Author: Mister-Hand

Description: In Appleloosa, a stranger sits in the saloon, brooding. When the Apple siblings come for a visit, they find that some ponies are best left alone.

Stranger in the West Part 1
Stranger in the West Part 2 (New!)

Additional Tags: Short, Western, Aaaaaaaaaaappleloosa, OC, Cutie Marks

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Story: Pony Gear Solid (Update Part 3!)

[Crossover][Dark][Normal] Yep, I think we have officially crossed over everything at this point. 


Author: The Posh Mothershuckler

Description: (Metal Gear Solid crossover) "Metal Gear has fallen into the hooves of an Equestrian revolutionary, who, with the backing of his human mercenary allies, intends to use it to depose Celestia and crown himself ruler. Now, the legendary Solid Snake must ally with the residents of Ponyville to prevent this monster from unleashing a nuclear catastrophe."

Pony Gear Solid Part 1
Pony Gear Solid Part 2
Pony Gear Solid Part 3 (New!)

Additional Tags: Tactical Espionage Action. With Ponies.

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Story: Get Along Home

[Shipping]

Author: no space

Description: Ditzy Doo is a simple mail mare who often has trouble expressing herself, and she has long given up on the possibility of relationships beyond the few she has already forged. But with some help from her friend, she may be able to overcome those doubts.

Get Along Home

Additional Tags: Aphasia, Dating, Self-Doubt, Friendship, Decisions

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Story: Spiderses

[GODLIKE] Every once in a while, I open my mail box and am instantly hit with a sense of absolute peace.  The feeling is indescribable.  This happened just yesterday, and I immediately forwarded the submission to the pre-readers to share the newfound joy I was now blessed with. 

Four of them came back with super powers, and the other seventeen cryogenically froze themselves, because absolutely nothing else in this world could possibly top the experience they all shared while reading what has come to be known as the ultimate masterpiece of human intelligence. 

Pre-Reader Quotes
 "Every once in a while you get the chance to read a story that sets the bar for it's entire genre. This story will forever be the one by which all others are measured. You are witnessing greatness here ponies." -Pre Reader gifted with the ability to create life.

"There's a certain level of writing that simply cannot be explained to the regular reader.  It cannot be comprehended.  It's quality is so far past it's time that few, if any, will be able to recognize it's greatness." -Pre Reader gifted with the ability to cure any illness, and imbue their patient with immortality. 

"A boundary shattering tale that pushes the envelope on what fanfiction can be."-Pre Reader gifted with the ability to travel across time and space.

"I wept pure hot tears

Literature so awesome

My world, now spiders"-Pre Reader Gifted with the ability to Haiku about anything

"I came"-Pre Reader... I'd rather not mention his new powers.

 Author: Argembarger

Description: After a spell misfires, Twilight and Big Macintosh find themselves trapped in a world like none they've ever seen before. Together, they will face adventure, hardship, loss and longing, as their shared experience brings them closer together.

Deviant Art
Spiderses

Pastebin
Spiderses

Additional Tags: spell misfire motherhood irony metaphor

NOT FANFICTION: This is an EXPERIENCE 

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Story: The Discarded Son

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Author: Gabriel LaVedier

Description: Granny Smith is awake late at night, nursing an ailment. She is met by a pony from her past, a part of the Apple family better left forgotten, who will not respect her will. A wager is set, the stakes are high, and a game is played for the soul of the family.

The Discarded Son

Additional Tags: Bad Apple, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Sweet Apple Acres, Poker

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Story: Twilight Sparkle:Mare Attorney - Justice For Everypony (Update: Case 2 Chapter 1!)

[Crossover] "As someone who is very familiar with the games it came from, the writer hit the notes from the Phoenix Wright games perfectly..."riding" with Twilight's thoughts as we go really made for a fun read."-Pre Reader #5

Author: Fallin' Winter

Description: (Case 1: Royal Turnabout) After an incident at Sweet Apple Acres, Twilight finds herself tasked with defending the very pony that has all hooves pointing at them. These are the trials and tribulations of Twilight Sparkle: Mare Attorney.

Case 1: Royal Turnabout-Chapter 1
Case 1: Royal Turnabout-Chapter 2
Case 1: Royal Turnabout-Chapter 3
Case 1: Royal Turnabout-Chapter 4 

Additional Tags: Crossover, Twilight Sparkle, Mystery, Phoenix Wright, OBJECTION!

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Story: The Catastrophic Case of the Cutie Mark Crusaders (Update 3+4!)

[Sad][Slightly Grimdark][Comedy]  Pinkamena Diane Pie time! This time from Squeak!

Author: Squeak

Description: Hello, my name is Pinkamina Dian Pie, and I suggest you pick up a much happier story. Perhaps one in which good things happen to little fillies who do everything right, and the sun always shines. If it sounds as though you would like such a story, then please close whatever form of media you are reading this on, and go to the "Normal" section of Equestria Daily, where such stories are stored. This is not a happy story, this is the story of three little fillies, and the terrible events that were to befall them.

The Catastrophic Case of the Cutie Mark Crusaders Chapter 1
The Catastrophic Case of the Cutie Mark Crusaders Chapter 2: The Somber Start
The Catastrophic Case of the Cutie Mark Crusaders Chapter 3: Sour Apples (New!)
The Catastrophic Case of the Cutie Mark Crusaders Chapter 4: Frantic Fashion (New!)
(Chapters have the wrong numbers in the google docs, but it's all in order!)

Additional Tags: Lemony Snicket Thingy

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Story: Apple Whine

[Normal][Comedy]

Author: Thorin N. Tatge

Description: A silly little slice of life story! Five friends are enjoying a sleepover at Sweet Apple Acres. But can they find a way to keep Pinkie away from the alcohol without hurting her feelings?

Apple Whine

Additional Tags: Short, Sleepover, Silly, Whining, Alcohol

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Story: Double Rainbow [Director's Cut]

[Random][Comedy][Shipping] 
"I don't believe it is possible for this to be rated"-Pre-reader #2
"It will be CRUCIFIED by the community"-Pre Reader #10
"How the hell did you talk me into posting this?"-Sethisto

Author: ProBrono

Description: When one of Twilight's spells goes awry, she creates a pony who is literally a perfect match for Rainbow Dash! Can Equestria handle the sheer awesomeness of two Rainbow Dashes joining forces!? (Spoiler: The answer is no)

Double Rainbow [Director's Cut]


Additional Tags: Biologically impossible, democracy, babies everywhere

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Story: A Bedtime Secret (Update Complete!)

[Shipping][Normal] Rarijack!


Author: MalevolentSpoon

Description: Applebloom wants to hear a bedtime story. But what will Applejack do when the story Applebloom wants is a personal secret between her and a long-time friend, one she hasn't told to anypony?

A Bedtime Secret
A Bedtime Secret Epilogue: The Morning After (New!)

Additional Tags: Bedtime Story, Accident, Secret Note

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Story: Macintosh (Update Aftermath+Complete!)

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Author: TotalOverflow

Description: Big Macintosh seems like a simple pony who keeps to himself and doesn't say much, but there's more going on beneath the surface of this red stallion than it would seem at first glance. After his family urges him to go and make some friends in town, Big Macintosh finds himself meeting interesting ponies and discovering a whole world outside of his farm. But even with these new experiences, old memories and ghosts from the past resurface to haunt him. Big Macintosh finds himself confronted with something he thought he put behind him long ago…

All Chapters After the Break! 
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Story: The Bigger They Are

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Author: Kathryn

Description: Filly Applejack has left the farm on a quest to find her cutie mark, leaving a young Big Macintosh to tend to the farm all by himself. Granny Smith is getting increasingly frail. With the farm to tend to, ponies to deliver precious food to, and a family to feed and keep safe, he's quickly finding it hard to handle. Frequently overtaxed and overworked, the growing Earth Pony doesn't even know if his beloved sister Applejack is alive. While he comes to terms with his conflicting emotions and the strain of ever-growing responsibility, he finds that he might just need to utilize his strength to do things he never thought he'd have to.

The Bigger They Are: Part I
The Bigger They Are: Part II
The Bigger They Are: Part III
The Bigger They Are: Part IV

Additional Tags: Family, long, pressure, love, Cutie-mark

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Story: Big Mac's Big Adventure (Update Story 2 Part 2!)

[Shipping][Random][Comedy]

Author: ZettaLux

Description: Big Mac isn't much of a social pony, but what happens when he attends one of Pinkie Pie's parties?

Big Mac's Big Adventure

Additional Tags: Eeyup, Social, Parties, Relationships

All  Side Stories after the break! 
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Story: The Apple in the Observatory (Update Part 2!)

[Shipping] Big Mac and Luna? I'd write a blurb here about the last author I saw do a shipping of these two, but it's not blog-appropriate.

Author: DoubleMallow

Description: Big Mac is lookin' for love, but in the wrong places. He's never struggled with having "options" with mares until now. So read it and find out what happens!

The Apple in the Observatory Part 1
The Apple in the Observatory Part 2 (New!)

Additional tags: Deep, soulful, wishful, thoughtful, un-depressing

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Story: A Night to Forget (Update Part 2!)

[Sad][Crossover][Grimdark] This is a ....Titanic crossover. Yes, you read that right. I was surprised too!

Author: MichaelXX2

Description: A congregation of pony characters boards the RMS Titanic in 1912, and some meet a horrible demise.

A Night to Forget
A Night to Forget Part 2 (New!) 

Additional Tags: Sad, interesting, grim, depressing, maddening

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Story: Black and White and Red All Over

[Shipping] Zecoramac! That's a new one.

Author: SuperGiantRobot

Description: Zecora decides to travel from Everfree forest to see what's out there. She passes Sweet Apple Acres and catches the eye of Macintosh, who decides to prove himself to her.

Black and White and Red All Over

Additional Tags: short, romance, Macintosh, Zecora, quest

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