Trixie discovers a way to (mis)communicate with aliens in another universe.

On the very same morning that Princess Celestia mysteriously goes missing, a bright green alicorn turns up in the Palace gardens, basking in the sun and refusing to do any work.

Discord disguises himself as a genie who grants wishes. Because he's Discord, this goes horribly wrong and even more horribly right.

Five teenage girls coo over Anon, ignoring their other friends and family. Everyone else pleads guilty to being 'Spartacus-a-miss.'

Three teenagers from Crystal Prep go looking for mysterious creatures like bighoof or mermaids. What they find is Adagio Dazzle.

Principal Celestia's sister isn't ever coming back.

Just by using common sense, most writers would never think to break most of this story contest's rules. But what if our protagonist is a mad scientist with NO common sense whatsoever?

Starlight Glimmer tells Smolder an ancient story, about a king who was far too greedy for gold and gems until he made a terrible mistake. Smolder gives a rebuttal.

Cozy Glow is specially hardened against terrorist attack! She enjoys killing ponies every day by willfully denying their coverage claims. But any security measure, no matter how ingenious, has a weakness, a flaw.

Every year, the most popular girl at Canterlot High falls in love with Flash Sentry. Even if she's never met him. Even if she only knows him from a recurring dream...a dream that soon becomes a nightmare.

How Fluttershy tried to help the Dazzlings stop being so mean to people...and some of her other mistakes.

Derpy discovers a cunning changeling plot, to replace Equestria's princesses with artfully crafted desserts.

Early one morning, Spike leaves home...whether he wants to or not.

Sunset Shimmer wishes she could convince Wallflower Blush that Wallflower and Sunset are perfect for each other. Until that day, she'll just have to do the best she can.

Princess Celestia finally tells Twilight Sparkle the TRUTH about Queen Chrysalis' attack upon Canterlot. When Celestia tells a story, she usually has a reason, an agenda. This time is no exception.