"Here's the thing about you. Most ponies just have... like, one problem. And that's okay. But you take it to the next level. You're scared of everything, you're a complete neat freak, and yet you're the most brilliant pony I've ever met. So, what is it you want me to do?" I huffed.

"Help me. Y-you're my assistant, Octavia. We solve crimes," Twilight explained, trying to straighten the stack of books to her liking. "And you get to hand me pre-moistened towelettes whenever sompony touches me."

Twilight Sparkle has recently lost the six friends she cared about the most in an explosion meant for her. Hampered by newly-found phobias and OCD behavior, she uses her brilliance and knack for detail to solve crimes.

Parody of the crime show 'Monk.' (But you don't have to watch Monk to read the story.)

Cover art by me.

I encourage you all to discuss the possible solution in the comments. Let's make things more interesting.