History FanficRecs / MyLittlePonyFriendshipisMagic

These are recommendations made by tropers for {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. '''No-name recommendations will be [[Main/{{Zapped}} banished to the moon]]'''. Nopony would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[FanficRecommendations here]]. Do warn when a fanfic may head into sexual or away from [[BetterThanCanon show-canon]] territory. Some ponies just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.

These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. '''No-name recommendations will be [[Main/{{Zapped}} banished to the moon]]'''. Nopony would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

* [[FanficRecs/DaringDo Daring Do]]

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For fanfics based on previous generations or series of the franchise, go to ''FanficRecs/MyLittlePony'' fanfic recs. Also see the complete ''[[FanWorks/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Friendship Is Magic]]'' FanWorks Index]].

For fanfics based on previous generations or series of the franchise, go to [[FanficRecs/MyLittlePony My Little Pony fanfic recs]]. Also see the complete [[Main/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicNonCanon Friendship is Magic Fanon Index]].

These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. '''No-name recommendations will be '[[Main/{{Zapped}} banished to the moon]]'''.'' Nopony would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

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Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[FanficRecommendations here]]. Do warn when a fanfic may head into sexual or [[BetterThanCanon non-canon]] territory. Some ponies just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.

These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '[[Main/{{Zapped}} banished to the moon]]'''.'' Nopony would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for {{Fan Fic}}s, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '''{{zapped}}'''.'' Nopony would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

Reviews of fics are encouraged, but if you choose to write one, please make it substantive, and give specific details about what you liked / disliked in the fic. If you want to give a fic a hoofs-up without writing a full review, you can add your troper handle to the Recommendations Line. Please refrain from posting "Comments" or ConversationInTheMainPage though; that goes in the discussion page.

* [[FanficRecs/DaringDo Daring Do]].

For fanfics based on previous generations or series of the franchise, go to [[FanficRecs/MyLittlePony My Little Pony fanfic recs]]. Also see the complete [[Main/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicNonCanon Friendship is Magic Fanon Index]]. For JustForFun/DaringDo fanfics, check [[FanficRecs/DaringDo here]].

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The [=FiM=] fandom has spawned a lot of fanfics, and some of the more popular (or infamous) ones have their own pages right here on ThisWiki. Here's a list of the ones that have their own page!

!!General
[[Fanfic/AhAintGotNoAckcent Ah Ain't Got No Ack-Cent!]] by Conner Cogwork
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, Tropers/BlueChameleon, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': When Rarity is called upon to do a line of outfits for a big agricultural convention, she convinces Applejack to come along as a consultant and help give ideas on designs that would appeal to farmers. But when Rarity repays her with a little makeover, Applejack lets slip her days of living in Manehattan and trying to be sophisticated, which gives Rarity ideas...
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=AhAintGotNoAckcent Review here]]

{{Fanfic/Anthropology}}
* Recomended by Tropers/{{Poptard}}, Tropers/CommandoDude, Tropers/REV6Pilot, Tropers/{{Troliolio}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Humans. Truth or myth? Ancient lost civilization or just an old pony's tale? No pony has ever seen one, and most haven't even heard of them. But Lyra knows that these wonderful creatures are more than just old legends, and she's going to find out... and possibly drive her roommate insane in the process."
* ''Comments'': Short, but very fascinating. It's a story about Lyra interested humans but (as of this writing) doesn't actually feature them in Equestria.
** Seconded. It's very interesting to see a development of how much Lyra is affected by her interest in humans, and that there seems to be a complex backstory to "us", and how Equestria deals with it, doesn't hurt either. If you like Lyra, you'll be wasting time if you don't read this story.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Anthropology Review here]]

{{FanFic/Antipodes}} by PK
* Recommended by Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Set in the far future after Celestia and Luna mysteriously vanished and the sun and moon froze in the sky, Antipodes is the the story of two ponies thrust out into the harsh new world on an adventure to uncover what happened to the world so long ago.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Antipodes Review here]]

{{FanFic/Article 2}} By Muppetz
* Recommended by Tropers/CommandoDude, @/REV6Pilot
* ''Synopsis'': The Princesses find an alien creature barely clinging to life at the scene of a terrifying crash. Can the Combined Power of the Elements of Harmony save it, or more importantly, should they save it? Will the arrival of this strange creature tear Equestria apart?
** ''Comments'': Very well written and fleshed out, one of the few quality humans in Equestria stories. Does an excellent job at illustrating how two very different sapient species would have trouble interacting with each other upon suddenly meeting.
** Seconded, and ''heavily''. Unlike the usual "human arrives in Equestria and makes many friends" plot, this story deals not only with the tension of the meeting of the two species, it also depicts how much their very '''natures''' clash. It also shows how the pony government would deal with such a strange incident, something that is very rarely put in the spotlight. Even though it's only six chapters in and it could use a beta reader due to writing flaws, I can't stop re-reading it.


{{FanFic/Bittersweet}} by Nukeiffum
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Guitarskills}}, Tropers/That897Guy
* ''Synopsis'': Follows the aftermath of Pinkie Pie dying from diabetes.
* ''Comments'': Amazingly written, but will leave you feeling empty. For anyone looking for a sad but well written story, look no further.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Bittersweet Review here]]

''{{FanFic/Broken Spirit}}'' by Cryssy-miu
* Recommended by {{Tropers/SomeRandomMook}}
* ''Synopsis'': After a spell gone wrong by Twilight nearly kills a recently-escaped Discord, Fluttershy takes it upon herself to save the spirit, despite all he's done. Will her compassion stir something in the spirit's indifferent heart, or will he always be the enemy she knew?
* ''Comments'': A heartwarming, sometimes sad AU, with an ''excellently'' written Discord. Also has an interesting take on his history with Celestia and Luna.

''{{Fanfic/Cupcakes}}'' by Sergeant Sprinkles
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Salnax1}}, {{Tropers/keelzbunny}}
* ''Synopsis'': One day, Rainbow Dash visits Pinkie Pie at Sugarcube Corner. After eating one of Pinkie's cupcakes though, she gets more than she bargained for. Warning, [[NightmareFuel grimdark]] [[UpToEleven as]] [[PrecisionFStrike fuck]]. Contains scenes of [[ResidentEvil explicit violence and gore,]] children and weak-stomached adults need not enter. The story is of interest as one of the most notorious shockfics in the fandom however.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Cupcakes Review here]]


{{Fanfic/The Elements of Gaming}} by [=Ryden and Xephfyre=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': Equestria's tech heads have created an [[{{Xbox360}} Xbox 360]], and [[BigGood Princess Celestia]] has tasked the mane cast to beta test it (starting with a session of [[{{HaloReach}} Halo: Reach]]).
[=[[reviews:TheElementsOfGaming]]=]


{{FanFic/Eternal}} by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/device+heretic [=device heretic=]]]
* Recommended by Abstract Indigo, Qaianna, Celeloriel
* ''Synopsis'': Many years after sending her beloved protege to Ponyville, unease sits heavily on the heart of Equestria's Sun Princess, as her relationship with Twilight Sparkle seems to have cooled despite all they've accomplished together. On the advice of her sister, Celestia sets out to investigate and resolve the lost connection with her most faithful student.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Eternal Review here]]

''Fanfic/RainbowFactory'' by Aurora Dawn
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Valikdu}}
* ''Synopsis'': Scootaloo is ready to take her flight exam. She's going to end up discovering how the rainbows are made in Cloudsdale. Warning, also grimdark as fuck. Contains scenes of violence and gore. Reader beware.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=RainbowFactory Review here]]

Fanfic/TheEmptyRoom by Wanderer D
* Recommended by @/{{Forkinyoureye}}, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': Luna feels something weird when walking through Canterlot and finally, with Celestia's help, manages to discover what it is. But what does it mean?
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TheEmptyRoom Review here]]

Fanfic/EquestriaTotalWar By emkajii
* Recommended by Tropers/CommandoDude, Tropers/LanceOmikron
* ''Synopsis'': War comes to Equestria: with despair, with starvation, with suffering and with sacrifice. And the ponies must learn how to keep true to their values while surviving not just the rigors of battle, but the desolation of total war.
** ''Comments'': Dark, but not grim, does an excellent job at balancing despair and hope. Illustrates well the effect war has on the ponies of a peaceful country, who have never experienced hardship.

Fanfic/FrigidWindsAndBurningHearts by Grey Prophet
* Recommended by {{Tropers/hellrider}}
* ''Synposis:'' A heated confrontation with Celestia over her portrayal as Nightmare Moon and her sister's authoritarianism leads Luna to search for answers about the past, unwittingly tangling Twilight and her friends into a cosmic struggle between order and liberty.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=FrigidWindsAndBurningHearts Review here]]


FanFic/HarpflankAndSweets by Arcainum
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Bugsydor}}
* ''Sysopsis:'' Lyra and Bon Bon defend the bustling metropolis of Metropony City from Luna and her villainous henchpony Trixie's army of robots using only their wits, friendship and arsenal of heavy weaponry. Can they keep Metropony safe for yet another week? Find out in this exciting episode of...HARPFLANK AND SWEETS.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=HarpflankAndSweets Review here]]

''{{FanFic/Hiatus}}'' by Vargras
* Recommended by Eegah
* ''Synopsis'': After being cured of Nightmare Moon's influence, Luna learns that the experience has left her very weakened, and she'll have to remain in Canterlot for a year. As if that wasn't bad enough, she starts having dreams that suggest Nightmare Moon is far from gone. An exploration of what Luna was up to in the time before we saw her again, as well as the great sisterly relationship between her and Celestia.''


[[Fanfic/ItsADangerousBusinessGoingOutYourDoor It's a Dangerous Business, Going Out Your Door]] by Jetfire
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Andyroid}}, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, omegaman
* ''Synposis:'' A magical accident leaves Twilight Sparkle stricken with a potentially-fatal disease, and the only hope of curing her in time lies well beyond Equestria's borders. Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity must journey over mountains and plains to save their friend, facing the elements, the unknown, and their own self-doubts along the way.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=ItsADangerousBusinessGoingOutYourDoor Review here]]

FanFic/ItTakesAVillage by determamfidd
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Bugsydor}}, {{Tropers/enistoja}}
* ''Synopsis:'' Spike only wants things to stay the same. Time, however, has other ideas. He's going to need a lot of help... A story about the problems of growing up, facing fear and learning to accept those who are different.
* Ships happen, but only in the epilogue.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=ItTakesAVillage Review here]]

FanFic/TheLegendOfMareDoWell by [=JD2K=]
* Recommended by RLYoshi
* ''Synopsis:'' Who knows what disaster is about to strike Ponyville and its innocent citizens? Who strikes fear in the heart of evildoers who bring harm to the quaint quirky town? The Mysterious Mare-Do-Well knows... When Pinkie Pie decides to remain the sole Mare-Do-Well, her choice ends up having both positive and negative repercussions for herself and for her town. An ongoing series about her challenges in keeping both her regular life as well as her hero alter ego.
[[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TheLegendOfMareDoWell Review here]]

''Fanfic/TheLightInTheDarkness'' by zaptiftun
* Recommended by Whitebeardyamamoto, Tropers/{{Godzillawolf}}, Tropers/PinkieP
* Type: One-shot.
* ''Author's Description'': Rainbow Dash returns from an evening in Cloudsdale to find Pinkie Pie in a dreadful state after a terrible nightmare. The pegasus tries her best to comfort her friend; will it be enough?
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the infamous Fanfic/{{Cupcakes}}, where the events were a terrible nightmare that nearly broke Pinkie Pie. Thankfully, her friends are there for her no matter what.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TheLightInTheDarkness Review here]]

FanFic/MemoriesOfDaysLongPast by Nukeiffum
* recommended by Kalasu
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle discovers a spell that allows her and her friends to relive the lives of their ancestors. What starts off as an educational experience, however, quickly turns into a terrible tale that imparts to them many truths of the time before Celestia's reign, as well as what it exactly means to bear the Elements of Harmony.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=MemoriesOfDaysLongPast Review here]]

FanFic/MyLittleDashie by [=ROBCakeran53=]
* Recommended by Salnax1, {{Tropers/Poptard}}, the @/AceOfScarabs, {{@/Revelo}}, Tropers/{{Miar}}, {{Tropers/enistoja}}, omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': A nameless man lives alone in a dying city, in a world of apathy and gray, starving for color. One day, during one of his many lonely walks on the silent streets, he finds a box containing a young pegasus filly with a rainbow mane.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleDashie]]=]

[[Fanfic/RainbowDoubleDashsLunaverse The Lunaverse]] by [=RainbowDoubleDash=] \\
Substories: ''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/13204/Boast-Busted Boast Busted]]'' and ''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/14662/Longest-Night%2C-Longest-Day Longest Night, Longest Day]]''
* Recommended by @/GentlemensDame883
* ''Synopsis'': In an AlternateUniverse where Luna locked away the evil Celestia and her apprentice Trixie leads its alternate Mane Six - Carrot Top, Cheerilee, Derpy/Ditzy, Lyra, Raindrops - the events of ''[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E6BoastBusters Boast Busters]]'' play out differently. The in-progress prequel ''Longest Night, Longest Day'' covers the alternate ''[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E1MareInTheMoon Mare in the Moon]]'' and ''[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E2ElementsOfHarmony Elements of Harmony]]''.

FanFic/NineKnackeredSouls
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': [=MLP:FiM=] and [[RedVsBlue RvB]] crossover. Post [=RvB=] Revelation and Season 1 of [=FiM=]. After a freak accident involving teleporters[[hottip:*: From one 'side', Twilight Sparkle, and from the other, Caboose]] sends them to Equestria, the Red and Blue teams [[hottip:*:Grif, Simmons, Sarge, Tucker, Caboose, and Wash]] must join forces with the the keepers of the Elements of Harmony to find a way back home and defeat an old nemesis. Rated T for swearing and violence that comes with ''{{Red vs. Blue}}''.
* ''Note'': While it may be prone to grammar errors and lack of breaks (at first), it's a pretty decent story that can be appreciated by both ''Red vs. Blue'' fans and ''Friendship is Magic'' fans. Or at least the former and fans of both. Is [[AlternateUniverse AU]] as it does not consider ''Red vs. Blue''[='=]s Season 9 since [[spoiler:Epsilon-Church and Tex also somehow make it to Ponyville.]]
[=[[reviews:FanFic/NineKnackeredSouls]]=]

''Fanfic/OnACrossAndArrow'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Conner%20Cogwork Conner Cogwork]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TokoWH, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, {{Tropers/Miar}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight and her five friends are transported during a botched spell, across dimensions to... Ponyville, Equestria? But not the same one that they knew. Sitting on a bench is Harpsy and Babar. The Doctoress avoids apples from an aspiring Applebuck. And in a library across town, six stallions join their forces as they try to decipher the appearance of filly look-alikes of themselves around Ponyville! [[spoiler: Now has a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10851/On-a-Whisper-of-Wind sequel]].]]

''Fanfic/OurFirstSteps'' by Mrakoplaz
* Recommended by Tropers/ABitOfWeather
* ''Synopsis'': In a secluded desert on the frontiers of Equestria, an eccentric genius works to bring the stars within reach of everypony; But can smiths and metalworkers who never made anything more difficult than ploughs or golden trinkets really make the dream a reality? Or has inspiration arrived a hundred years too early?

''Fanfic/PastSins'' by Pen Stroke and Batty Gloom
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Bugsydor}}, {{Tropers/Alexlayer}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, {{Tropers/Chibi-Kibou}}, [[{{Tropers/PolishValsion}} Valsion]]
* ''Synopsis'': After the [[ReligionOfEvil Children of Nightmare's]] ritual to summon Nightmare Moon is interrupted, Twilight Sparkle discovers a frightened black alicorn filly in the Everfree Forest. Is this filly who was born in the botched ritual Nightmare Moon reborn, or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own?
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=PastSins Review here]]

''Fanfic/PoniesMakeWar'' by AestheticB
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Tokyooranges}}, {{@/AweStriker}}
* ''Synopsis'': In a single night, the royal pony sisters are overthrown by an evil they believed they had long since defeated. The new royal family is as cruel as they are powerful, and under their reign ponykind suffers. But how can ponykind rise against the gods themselves? It is up to the Elements of Harmony, under the leadership of Princess Luna, to restore order. First, however, they must face the most dangerous and terrifying opponent they have ever known: their onetime leader and now bitter rival, Twilight Sparkle. Facing impossible odds, the remaining Elements cannot lose hope, for this war calls for more than soldiers, but friends...
[=[[reviews:PoniesMakeWar]]=]

The Fanfic/PonyPOVSeries by alexwarlorn
* Recomended by Tropers/{{Godzillawolf}}, {{Tropers/EricW}}, Tropers/{{HikartiFlutist}}, 7grayjay7, Crimson Glass and {{Tropers/enistoja}}.
* ''Synopsis'': A series of tales detailing the adventures of the Mane Cast during and after their corruption by Discord. Discord has been beaten, but the psychological scars will take a long time to heal...
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClMeWbsJ7wQ&list=LL1yi82Ntf9GGcExTiZey1jw&index=3&feature=plpp_video There is also an audio adaptation in the works looking for voice actors.]]

The Fanfic/PonyPsychologySeries by [=SaddlesoapOpera=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Zarpaulus}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': One by one, the mane cast all go crazy trying to live up to their Elements. Starting with Fluttershy: Origins, then Pinkie Pie: Schism, Rainbow Dash: Dependence, Applejack: Exposure, Rarity: Loss, and finally Twilight Sparkle: Spellbound.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=PonyPsychologySeries Review here]]

''Fanfic/{{Progress}}'' by Andrew Joshua Talon
* Recommended by Jack Inqu, {{Tropers/Jayrad}}, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, {{Tropers/ElMagio}}, {{Tropers/Miar}}, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': "A thousand years is quite the generation gap, so Princess Luna decides she has to get with the times. However, this isn't quite as easy as she thinks it will be..."
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Progress Review here]]

''FanFic/StoryOfTheBlanks'' by Donitz (can be found here: http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/nes-style-pony-rpg-story-of-blanks.html
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Cronosonic}}, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Story of the Blanks is a short fan-game created in Adobe Flash. The game is constrained to use genuine NES graphics and graphical limitations (down to the very 8 sprites per line limitation). Most if not all the music in the game was created by various people using [=FamiTracker=] (a NES/Famicom tracker).
** The basic story: Applebloom, one afternoon, runs into Twilight, who is heading into the Everfree Forest to deliver something to Zecora. Once they get there, Zecora warns them to leave the forest as soon as possible, as something will happen that night that they should not stay to witness. As they leave, they encounter a road block that Twilight attempts to remove, but while doing so, Applebloom sees another filly head deeper into the forest, and follows her...
[=[[reviews:StoryOfTheBlanks]]=]

Fanfic/ThroughTheEyesOfAnotherPony by [=CardsLafter=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Bugsydor}}, {{Tropers/Freyaday}}
* ''Synopsis'': A self-insert human-in-equestria fanfic written for the express purpose of showing that these so-called [[SturgeonsTropes toxic tags]] that normally doom a fanfic to failure can be used to good effect. The author wakes up to find himself in Equestria, meets the Mane 6, the princesses, and a bevy of [=OC's=], and faces off against The Nightmare (the force that corrupted Luna into Nightmare Moon); wisecracking and taking [[AsideGlance aside glances]] all along the way.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Main&target_title=ThroughTheEyesOfAnotherPony Review here]]

Fanfic/TripOfALifetime by Tailslover13
* Recommended by @/RLYoshi
* ''Synopsis'': Josh Schwartz is a normal human with a normal life. He has his computer, his TV, his pet cat, his love of sports, the works. Naturally, he doesn't approve or enjoy girly things that are obviously made for girls. However, when a mysterious and unexplainable series of events takes place, he finds himself in Equestria, a world with no humans and only ponies...well, mostly ponies. How will this sarcastic human boy adapt to this new world? And how will its residents take to their new visitor?

Fanfic/TheVinylScratchTapes by Corey W. Williams
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Calnos}}, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/MarkLungo
* ''Synopsis'': "After the invention of radio, DJ-P0n3 (aka Vinyl Scratch) holds the first Equestrian talk show with her co-host Octavia. Octavia quickly finds out her superior is slightly eccentric, leading their broadcast to be constantly derailed, yet somehow remain popular. These episodes were recorded for historical significance and transcribed. These are the Vinyl Scratch Tapes."
[=[[reviews:ScratchTapes]]=]

''Fanfic/TheSonOfTheEmperor'' by NoMoreSanity
* Recommended by Tropers/ABitOfWeather
* ''Synopsis'': "We all know about stories where Humans enter Equestria. But what about a world where Equestria is in the Human world? It is the year 1820, and a series of events brings a young unicorn and a human prince together. Together, they will embark on a quest to change Europe, and the world, forever."

''Fanfic/AWorldWithoutRainbows'' by UberPhoenix
* Recommended by Tropers/K9Thefirst1, {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': What if Rainbow Dash failed her Sonic Rainboom at the end of "Cutie Mark Chronicles"? Twilight awakes in a strange land where everything is a bit... [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-world-without-rainbows.html different]], and the world is shrouded in eternal night.
[=[[reviews:AWorldWithoutRainbows]]=]

''FanFic/WithinAndWithout'' by Cloudy Skies. Can be found [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/18270/Within-and-Without here.]]
* Recommended by Tropers/StreamofConsciousness
* ''Synopsis'': Princess Luna approaches the Mane Six with some interesting questions: "Did you ever stop to wonder what became of Trixie, Gilda and Blueblood after your encounters? What did these episodes truly mean to you? What role will they yet play in the lives of the Elements of Harmony? Last, are these questions as relevant as the journey towards the answers? Who will benefit from seeking these answers - you, them, or I?"
* Shipping: Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, [[spoiler: Twilight and Luna.]]

!!Crossover
[[{{FanFic/AceCombatTheEquestrianWar}} Ace Combat: The Equestrian War]] [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/24736/Ace-Combat%3A-The-Equestrian-War]] by [[{{Tropers/PolishValsion}} Valsion]]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/FinalGamer}}
* ''Synopsis'': The Griffin Kingdom prepares an invasion on Equestria and when the Wonderbolts become incapacitated by two griffin aces, a group of pegasus ponies, assembled by [[{{HesBack}} Firefly]], becomes the land's main aerial defense force, supporting each other in the hardest of times. It's a story of revenge, friendship, [[{{AddedAlliterativeAppeal}} sadness, struggles and sacrifices]], a war which will change the lives of many a pony and griffon...
[=[[reviews:AceCombatTheEquestrianWar]]=]

FanFic/BetterLivingThroughScienceAndPonies [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-better-living-through-science-and.html]] by Pen Stroke
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Bailoroc}}, {{Tropers/Poptard}}, [[{{TokoWH}} TokoWH]], {{Tropers/Jayrad}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, {{Tropers/Enistoja}}, {{Tropers/Freyaday}}
* ''Synopsis'': [=GLaDOS=] is free of Chell, free to continue testing, when she discovers a portal gun Wheatley tried to repair with duct tape. When the portal gun catastrophically fails, the enrichment center, [=GLaDOS=], and Chell are literally dropped in the middle of Equestria. The mute test subject soon finds the world of ponies far more welcoming than the human world. But [=GLaDOS=] sees possibilities. Let the testing begin... for science.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Main&target_title=BetterLivingThroughScienceAndPonies Review here]]

Fanfic/BinkyPie by Miyajima
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie is minding Sugar Cube Corner, when [[TheGrimReaper an unusual visitor]] from [[{{Discworld}} another world]] shows up and asks after her late grandfather, leading to Pinkie learning quite a bit more than she ever realized about him... and about herself.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Main&target_title=BinkyPie Review here]]

FanFic/CreepingDarkness [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-creeping-darkness.html]] by Pen Stroke
* Recommended by [[TokoWH TokoWH]], Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}
* ''Synopsis'': ''There is a shadow to all of existence, a place that all worlds are shielded from by a thin veil. A Dark Place, where a single presence plots and struggles to consume all creation with its darkness. The author Alan Wake is one who has defeated this Dark Presence, but to save his wife and his world Alan had to remain trapped in the darkness.
* Now, through his struggles to return to his wife, Alan has unintentionally released the Darkness and an old villain upon Equestria. To fix the mistake, Alan starts a new story with Twilight Sparkle as the protagonist. Can the unicorn find the strength to face the darkness, or is all of Equestria doomed to be the victim in the dreadful horror story?''
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=CreepingDarkness Review here]]

Fanfic/TheDresdenFillies by Psychicscubadiver
* Recommended by 7grayjay7
* ''Synopsis'': While traveling through the Nevernever, Harry Dresden finds himself chased by a pack of monsters and, after a blind jump between dimensions, winds up in Equestria. After the initial fish out of water comedy, the story gets more serious — as it turns out, even a Sugar Bowl like Equestria may sometimes need the skills of one such as Harry.

Fanfic/TheElementsOfHarmonyAndTheSaviorOfWorlds by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/889495/RK-Striker-JK-5 RK_Striker_JK_5]] ([[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3072/The-Elements-of-Harmony-and-the-Savior-of-Worlds alternate link]])
* Recommended by Tropers/SchizoTechnician and Tropers/SunTzu
* ''Synopsis'': "An old legend from Dream Valley returns to Equestria, but is there a place for her in this new land? Crossover between G1 and [=FiM=]."
* Note: Also appears on the {{Spacebattles}} forums under the name "She Returns".
* Now has a [[FanFic/TheElementsOfHarmonyAndTheSaviorOfWorlds TV Tropes page]].
[=[[reviews:The Elements of Harmony and the Savior of Worlds]]=]

[[Fanfic/FalloutEquestria Fallout: Equestria]] [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.html]] By Kkat
* Recommended by Kyman102, [=Erthilo=], @/AckSed, Tropers/SNobleJr, @/{{Spirit}}, Troper541
* ''Synopsis'': War. War never changes. Fallout: Equestria follows the story of [=LittlePip=], a dweller of Stable Two who works as the apprentice to its [=PipBuck=] Technician. However, this changes when Velvet Remedy, a singer who is famous throughout the Stable, comes to her to get the padding on her PipBuck repaired, but then disappears the next morning, having left the Stable afterwards, and [=LittlePip=] having removed her [=PipBuck=]. Now a target of scorn throughout the Stable, [=LittlePip=] is stressed beyond belief until she finds an override code inside of Velvet Remedy's [=PipBuck=], which allowed her to escape the Stable. Using this code, [=LittlePip=] leaves the Stable herself to brave the dangers and horrors of the post-apocalyptic Equestrian wasteland.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=FalloutEquestria Review here]]

Fanfic/MinesOfDragonMountain [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-mines-of-dragon-mountain.html]]. By Hephestus
* Recommended by {{Tropers/whome1}}, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': The sequel to Time Lords And Terror. After many adventures with the Doctor, Twilight and her friends find themselves back in Ponyville. With their lives beginning to show some semblance of normalcy the ponies are soon paid an unexpected visit from Zeitgeist Stardust, a multi-practice tycoon introduced in TimeLordsAndTerror. A series of events result in the ponies (and Spike) being taken to a much renowned luxury resort. However, all is not well in Dragon Valley as a mysterious race of creatures known as the Grundels sow havoc and mayhem throughout Zeitgeist's mines, fearing that his digging will unleash an ancient evil. Can the Doctor and company put an end to the bloodshed ''and'' stop the awakening of the demon god?
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=MinesOfDragonMountain Review here]]

FanFic/MLPFIMFanFic by EqAmRd (FanVid)
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Chabal2}}
* ''Synopsis'': A thousand years before season one begins, Luna and Celestia's conflict escalates into open warfare. In this case, with B-52s and the memetically famous Orbital Friendship Cannon. Short but awesome.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=MLPFIMFanFic Review here]]

[[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=197864 My(stara's)]] [[FanFic/MystarasLittlePoniesFriendshipIsAdventuring Little Ponies: Friendship is Adventuring]] by John Biles (Alternate link, to a less complete text-only version, [[http://www.thekeep.org/~wombat/MLP/FIADraft.txt here]])
* Reccomended by @/KalarasOfHaven, @/{{Deek}}, @/{{Luc}}
* ''Synopsis'': Follow the adventures of Marcus (formerly Erik of Nort, a down on his luck adventurer) as he encounters the Elements of Harmony, an officially registered Adventuring Party in Equestria, the Republic of Darokin, Sind, the Five Shires, Alfheim, and Karameikos. A seamless integration of Equestria into the world of Mystara.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=MystarasLittlePoniesFriendshipIsAdventuring Review here]]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6933825/1/Pony_Space Pony Space]] by [=OceanLord=]
* Recommended by Tropers/HerrWozzeck, Troper541
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight accidently summons the engineer, and Necromorph slayer, Isaac Clarke into Equestria. Now she and Luna must deal with the armored interloper while they all search for the ponies who seek to ressurect the Marker. Rated M for gore and language.
* [[Fanfic/PonySpace Now has it's own page.]]
[=[[reviews:PonySpace]]=]


[[FanFic/SilentPonyvilleChronicles The Silent Ponyville Chronicles]] by Jake Heritagu
* Recommended by {{Tropers/JamesEM73}}, {{Tropers/Salnax1}}, {{Tropers/Streek}}, {{Tropers/Conchshellthegeek7}}, {{Tropers/Ace2401}}
* ''Synopsis'': In an effort to end her recurring nightmares, Pinkie Pie enters her own mind with the help of one of Twilight's spells. Can she uncover the secret behind her nightmares and put the spring back in her step, or will she succumb to the twisted Otherworld that is her psyche?
** Silent Ponyville 2, a sequel to the original from the same author, is now available on the same page. This time, Fluttershy and her friends has to enter her mind to find the truth behind the nightmares tormenting her.
* ''Pairings'': Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash in Silent Ponyville 2.
* It has sense evolved into it's own fan universe, with various stories set in {{Alternate Universe}}s. One of the better ones is ''Blood Chronicles'', the story of how Twilight managed to get herself into the mysterious realm...along with a SerialKillerKiller and DeadlyDoctor. [[ItGotWorse Hilarity ensures.]]
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=SilentPonyvilleChronicles Review here]]

FanFic/TangledUpInBlues by [=TheDescendantofKehAn=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/TheWalkingAnomaly}}, Tropers/{{Korodzik}}
* ''Synopsis'': The background stallion Blues is given a background of his own: a story composed of the disappointment and heartache that flows through his saxophone, and the joy, friendship and love (and not just romance) that gave him and his music their character.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TangledUpInBlues Review here]]

FanFic/TimeLordsAndTerror [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-timelords-and-terror.html]] (Now Complete!) by Hephestus
* Recommended by {{Tropers/whome1}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Ardashir}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Another Doctor Who/MLP crossover. They must be fun to write or something. Equestria experiences a series of strange events, culminating with an eccentric brown stallion literally falling out of the sky. In her bid to get answers, Twilight embroils herself and her friends in an ancient war between two powerful races, one that may well destroy the multiverse.
** Here's a hint: It's NOT the Time Lords and the Daleks, you've likely never heard of one of these races.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TimeLordsAndTerror Review here]]

FanFic/TheThessalonicaLegacy by Dashukta
* Recommended by Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': In the 31st Century, humankind has spread to thousands of planets in the Inner Sphere. Once united under the glorious banner of the Star League, the Successor States and their noble houses now fight bitter wars over the scraps of empire. When a [=JumpShip=] carrying a special task force from the Federated Suns suffers a catastrophic misjump, the occupants find themselves stranded above a strange, beautiful world at once alien and eerily familiar. Meanwhile, in the peaceful realm of Equestria, Ponyville’s resident bookworm , Twilight Sparkle, has stumbled upon hints of a secret buried for centuries. A secret that may lay bare long-forgotten aspects of Pony history and culture. Our story begins on the planet Valexa, where the beleaguered Militia has launched a last-ditch effort to call for help against overwhelming odds.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TheThessalonicaLegacy Review here]]

FanFic/TotalMagicPonyIsland by Tailslover13
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Discord is once again loose, but after using his randomness to find some interesting information on some strange phenomenon in another world that has to do with an island and a bunch of humiliating events, the crazy spirit of disharmony and chaos comes up with a new, sick, twisted, disturbing plan that involves capturing 20 of the most popular ponies (and three non-ponies) and forcing them to play a new game while the rest of Equestria watches in horror (or most likely secret amusement and possibly envy of not being picked themselves). What does the rotten host Discord have in mind for our 20 unfortunate selections? Well, looks like you'll have to wait and find out! Maybe, just maybe, if Discord is feeling generous, the winner of his new "game" will get a grand prize. Everyone pick a character to root for and let's get it on!
[=[[reviews:TotalMagicPonyIsland]]=]

FanFic/TurnaboutStorm by [[http://www.youtube.com/user/PWaaMLPfim PWaaMLPfim]]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Kytseo}}, {{Tropers/Redhead64}}, [[Tropers/{{Elbruno}} El_bruno]]
* ''Synopsis'': The story goes that Rainbow Dash, the best flier in Equestra, was accused of murdering one of her competition in an upcoming race called the Equestria 500 (with the punishment being that she's banished to either the moon or the sun if found guilty). Her friend (and protagonist of [=FiM=]) Twilight Sparkle summons the best defense attorney in the universe (accidentally, initially wanting to summon the best in Equestria), said attorney happens to be Phoenix Wright. All that said, Nick attempts to adjust to temporarily living in Equestria while searching for the truth behind that murder (with Twilight as his resident Maya stand-in).
* ''Comments'': Judging from the first of the four planned episodes, it looks to be shaping up to be a pretty good crossover. From first impressions, I highly recommend it to Ace Attorney fans, bronies\pegasisters, and everyone inbetween.
** [[Tropers/{{Elbruno}} El_bruno]] seconding the recomendation. Even if you're into one but not the other of the series involved you can still enjoy this crossover. AceAttorney only fans will be happy to see that Nick's personality and reactions are what you'd expect from his home series, the same going to the dialogue and how the story unfolds. While bronies will enjoy that all their characters so far have been very faithful to their actual characterization, and are also be given the opportunity to see the them in a more serious story, but without going to [[DarkFic extremes]].

Fanfic/WorldOfPonycraft by Cap'n Chryssalid
* Recommended by Salvls and Whitebeardyamamoto.
* Type: Crossover- Complete.
* ''Synopsis'': What could be more awesome than WOW?. Why, [[SoCoolItsAwesome ponies of course]]. A recent finished work that tell the journey of the Mane cast to a new, exciting (and absurdly dangerous) world when the awakening of Deathwhing brakes the seal separating Azeroth from Equestria. Be warned: This is not a crossover with Word of Warcraft the work, this is a crossover between World Of Warcraft the MMORPG... [[FlatWhat yeah]], [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotAwesome just like it sound]].
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=WorldOfPonycraft Review here]]

!!Shipping

''{{Fanfic/Assumptions}}''
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': Not all assumptions are malicious, but even the most innocent rumours can be unpleasant, if they actually affect ponies' lives. Rainbow Dash knows this all too well as she tries to confront the stallion of her dreams. A bitter-sweet kind of hilarity ensues when she meets another pony with similar problems.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Assumptions Review here]]

''Fanfic/TheBalladOfTwilightSparkle'' by Gravekeeper
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, Tropers/PinkieP
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle is summoned to settle a legal matter involving The Great and Powerful Trixie... What in Equestria did she do now?
* ''Pairings'': Twilight Sparkle/Trixie, with a bit of Applejack/Rainbow Dash for good measure
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=TheBalladOfTwilightSparkle Review here]]

''[[Fanfic/MLPTheGamesWePlay The Games We Play]]'' by [=AbsoluteAnonymous=]
* Recommended by @/CountDorku, @/{{Dor}}, 7grayjay7, @/MadCormorant
* ''Pairings'': Hugely spoilerific: [[spoiler:Dash/Pinkie]]
* ''Synopsis'': Somepony has showed up in the Mare-Do-Well costume, and appears to be ''very'' interested in Rainbow Dash. The awkward part? Dash is ''pretty'' sure it's one of her friends but has ''no idea'' which one. And as soon as it looks like somepony is the ideal candidate, the roulette wheel o' clues gets another spin.

''Fanfic/ThePartyNeverEnded'' by [=Buttersc0tchSundae=]
* Recommended by RelaxingDragon, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie's unrequited love for Rainbow Dash reaches crisis point as she fears the party in her heart has at long last come to an end.
* ''Pairings'': Pinkie Pie/Rainbow Dash, a little bit of Lyra/Bon Bon, Twilight/Mac, Mac/Caramel
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=ThePartyThatNeverEnded Review here]]

''FanFic/RomanceReports'' by Sleepless Brony
* Recommended by FredMSloniker, @/{{Dor}}, {{Tropers/enistoja}}
* ''Synopsis'': The highest-rated completed story on FIMFiction (as of this writing), and with good reason. Twilight Sparkle has a crush on Princess Luna, but Luna has had many lovers over the years, and Twilight needs to learn a thing or two before Luna will even give her a chance. What follows is a story with love, lust, warmth, heartbreak, and just about every other emotion evoked by that crazy thing called love. Mature audiences only, but very much ''not'' PornWithoutPlot.
[=[[reviews:RomanceReports]]=]

''Fanfic/{{Windfall}}'' by Warren Hutch
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis:'' This story involves a time skip of about 5-7 years after Season One. Twilight and her friends have remained close despite life taking them in different directions, and they come running when it comes time for Fluttershy and Big Macintosh to have their first foal.
** Now has a sequel called ''Fanfic/EarthAndSky'', set a further 3 years down the timeline. Pinkie has a pegasus filly with another on the way, but the stress of keeping even one flying foal safe is taking its toll on her. Twilight, however, thinks she can engineer a solution, and enlists Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and Apple Bloom to help bring her designs to fruition.
* ''Pairings:'' At the outset, Fluttershy/Big Macintosh are married and Pinkie Pie/Caramel are engaged. Subplots in the sequel for AJ/Soarin' and Apple Bloom/Pipsqueak.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=Windfall Review here]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder:General Fics]]
[[WMG:[[GenFic General Fics]]]]

[[http://aleximusprime.deviantart.com/art/quot-After-the-Gala-quot-255397965 After the Gala]] by [=AleximusPrime=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Godzillawolf}}
* ''Synopsis'': After the horrible night at the Grand Galloping Gala, the group console and comfort one another with Princess Celestia's help. Good friends can make even the worst of times happy.
[=[[reviews:AfterTheGala]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1029/Whiplash Whiplash]] by Molotov Vovktail
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Gyvon}}
* ''Synopsis'':When a motorcyclist is struck by lightning, it sends him to a strange world in a seemingly unexplainable turn of events. With no one able to offer him the answers to his questions, he settles in for the long haul, and looks for a way home. Lost, injured, and still reeling in the post-traumatic stress of military service, as well as the criminal underground of street racing, he struggles to maintain his very sanity. Little does he know, the friendships that made life worth living for him would be the key to stopping an ancient enemy bent on anarchy and genocide.
[=[[reviews:Whiplash]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7203405/1/The_Kindness_of_Strangers All Good Things]]'', ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7447500/1/Family Bonds Of Eternity]]'', and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7672970/1/The_Ponyville_Horror Ashes To Ashes]]''[[hottip:*:Links lead to first entry in the series]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3085049/Wheller Wheller]].
* Recommended by Tropers/MugenKagemaru
* '''Synopsis''': When a new pony stumbles into the town of Ponyville early one morning, it sets off a chain of events best described as another entry in the eternal struggle between Order and Chaos. Oh, and [[Series/DoctorWho the Doctor]] shows up in some of the parts of ''All Good Things''. Go figure.
[=[[reviews:MyLittlePonyFanficsByWheller]]=] (If you have a better title, please input it in place of this one.)

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7605924/1/All_of_a_Fluttershy All of a Fluttershy]]'' by [=ImpossibleNumbers=]
* Recommended by Tropers/BlueChameleon
* ''Synopsis'': When Applejack discovers that a thief has been stealing her prized apples, she looks for help in capturing the culprit. Fluttershy is eager to step in, but she's been acting very oddly of late...
** ''Comments'': It has a nice OriginalFlavour and plenty of laughs, with some great interactions between Fluttershy and Applejack, and a gripping finale. The chase scene at the beginning is particularly good fun to read.
[=[[reviews:AllOfAFluttershy]]=]

[[http://aleximusprime.deviantart.com/art/quot-After-the-Gala-quot-255397965 My Little Person: The Strange Case of Lyle Hartman]] by Fernin
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Salnax1}}
* ''Synopsis'': Lyle Hartman, your typical brony wakes up as Lyra Heartstrings. The problem is, nopony believes him.
[=[[reviews:MyLittlePersonTheStrangeCaseofLyleHartman]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-ancient-blunders.html Ancient Blunders]] by [=MetalGearSamus=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{MetroidMewtwo}}
* ''Synopsis'': On a bright day filled with birds and blue skies, an insane cult attempts to give Discord renewed freedom and a third chance at eternal chaos. But when the spell is interrupted by Luna, something unexpected is created. Now, an little brown earth filly named [[UnfortunateNames Dyx]] finds himself living under the care of Pinkie Pie, only to be mildly disturbed by memories and emotions from his past. Is the foal Discord reborn or is he simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of his own? (Both) Can Pinkie Pie protect Dyx from those refuse to see past his yellow eyes and awesome magickaishfullness? (Yes.) Or will Dyx be forced to inherit the mistakes that may not even be his and once more become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known? Again? (Maybe. *sniff* Maybe.)
** ''Comments'': In case it wasn't obvious, this is a parody of the popular pony-fanfic "Past Sins".
[=[[reviews:AncientBlunders]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/24072/Scootaloo%27s-Parents Scootaloo's Parents]] by Carmine
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Salnax1}}
* ''Synopsis'': Every week, in secrecy, Scootaloo goes to her parent's house. She's afraid of other ponies finding out because her parents are rather... strange. But maybe things aren't as they seem, as her parents are about to tell her something that can turn her entire world upside down...
** ''Comments'': A hilarious oneshot.
[=[[reviews:Scootaloo'sParents]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-and-then-then-she-exploded-twice.html And Then... Then She Exploded!... TWICE!!!]] by Cogs, Mimezinga
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Cronosonic}}, Tropers/PinkieP
* ''Synopsis'': After another fiction where Rainbow Dash gets killed, she decides to take the whole thing in her hooves and show how it's done. HilarityEnsues.
[=[[reviews:AndThenThenSheExplodedTwice]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-arcadia_09.html Arcadia]] by Obscurica
* Recommended by Eegah
* ''Synopsis'': An adaptation of the first two episodes into a hard science fiction setting, as the crew of a generational spaceship learns the horrible truth behind one of their old legends in the thousandth year of their voyage.
[=[[reviews:Arcadia]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/04/story-background-pony.html Background Pony]] by short skirts and explosions
* Recommended by Ezn
* ''Synopsis'': (from the story page) "My name is Lyra Heartstrings, and you will not remember me. You won't even remember this conversation. Just like with everypony else I've ever met, everything I do or say will be forgotten. Every letter I've written will appear blank; every piece of evidence I've left behind will end up missing. I'm stuck here in Ponyville because of the same curse that has made me so forgettable. Still, that doesn't stop me from doing the one thing that I love: making music. If my melodies find their way into your heart, then there is still hope for me. If I can't prove that I exist, I can at least prove that my love for each and every one of you exists. Please, listen to my story, my symphony, for it is me."
[=[[reviews:BackgroundPony]]=]

''[[http://flamingo1986.deviantart.com/gallery/30180616# The Ballad of Mecha Pinkie Pie]]'' by Flamingo1986
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Calnos}}
* ''Synopsis'': Flamingo1986 (Zachary Rich) presents his ongoing storybook "My Little Pony: The Ballad of Mecha Pinkie Pie", where Pinkie Pie creates the ultimate party machine and the world of Equestria is changed ''forever''.
[=[[reviews:TheBalladOfMechaPinkiePie]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-ballad-of-sir-spike-de-draco.html The Ballad of Sir Spike de Draco]]'' by Zay-el
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': Faithful knight of Celestia, Sir Spike de Draco leaves Canterlot with his young shieldmaiden Twilight Sparkle to embark upon a journey of stolen pony hearts, spontanious beard-sprouting, dozens of broken teeth and the smiting of evil left and right.
** ''Comments'': A nice affectionate send-up towards old Literature/{{Beowulf}}-like legends with overpowered heroes that fight for booze, babes, and glory, this fanfic is basically what happens if you take the manly Spike from his fantasies in A Dog and Pony Show and makes him the main character (with Twilight as the assistant). A [[TestosteronePoisoning hilariously manly]] story, you're sure to become as manly as [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Saxton Hale]] when you start reading it.
[=[[reviews:TheBalladOfSirSpikeDeDraco]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-bar.html The Bar]]
* Recommended by ShadedSpriter
* ''Synopsis'': Side Characters getting drunk together in a bar.
[=[[reviews:TheBar]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-best-night-ever.html The Best Night Ever]]'' by Capn Chryssalid
* Recommended by @/{{Peteman}}, Tropers/SgtFrog1, @/{{Canonier}}, @/{{SlightOfHand}}, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': Prince Blueblood is thankful that if nothing else, the Grand Galloping Gala is finally over and that he can put the worst night ever behind him. Unfortunately, fate has other plans in mind when he wakes up in the morning to find out that [[GroundhogDayLoop the Grand Galloping Gala is that night.]] And every the night until he can figure out how to truly make it the Best Night Ever for all involved.
** ''Note:'' The plot is lifted wholesale from ''Film/GroundhogDay'', but does well to give it the ''Friendship Is Magic'' spin on things.
** Now complete at five chapters. I found this to be a wonderful characterization fic for Blueblood, it managed to make him likeable (and portrayed him as quite a clever pony). It does get slowed down a little by some filler, but it's so ''funny'' that you're glad it's in there. One interesting thing about this story is that a good chunk of the loops are only shown in a small part (some even start after the mistake he made in the last loop). -@/{{SlightOfHand}}
[=[[reviews:TheBestnightEver]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7010802/1/Best_Night_Ever_Extended_Edition The Best Night Ever Extended Edition]]'' by Stainless Steel Fox
* Recommended by @/PinkieP
* ''Synopsis'': "I want to see something good happen. After all, we're supposed to like these ponies. And what better opportunity is there than the Grand Galloping Gala? Does anyone else feel that our heroes got a rather raw deal? Princess Celestia telling them it's all okay went some way towards restoring the balance, but I don't think it went anyway near far enough. Here's my non-canon, but heartfelt extension to the story. With added Luna."
[=[[reviews:TheBestnightEverExtendedEdition]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1983/The-Birds-and-the-Bees The Birds and the Bees]] by theworstwriter
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Where DO foals come from? The Cutie Mark Crusaders don't know, but they intend to find out!
[=[[reviews:TheBirdsAndTheBees]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2012/The-Contest The Contest]] by Cold in Gardez
* Recommended by Tropers/Salnax1
* ''Synopsis'': "It's called 'Shh'," said Fluttershy. "It's a game about who can be quiet the longest. Sound fun? I'm the world champion." Fluttershy is not a pony who makes things up. She really is the world champion of "Shh," or The Quiet Game. And now it's time for her to defend her crown, with Twilight Sparkle and Rarity along for the ride.
[=[[reviews:TheContest]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-blueblood-returns.html Blueblood Series]] by Geldon
* Recommended by @/{{Peteman}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
** Currently up to three stories. Note that the second and third contain spoilers for the first, as well as shipping.
* ''Blueblood Returns ''Synopsis'': '' Prince Blueblood comes to Rarity to apologize for his deplorable behaviour and asks for a second chance. While Rarity is ecstatic, her friends (especially Spike) think he's up to no good.
* ''Blueblood's Redemption ''Synopsis'': '' [[HumiliationConga Exposed for the arrogant jerk that he is and stripped of just about every privilege afforded to his station]], Blueblood reflects back on his cloistered life and thinks about what might have been. With nothing left to lose and realizing that he has lived his entire life in a gilded cage, he clumsily attempts to adopt a new identity and run away. With him are his two duty-bound guard ponies, who try to show the prince the ropes of life outside his pampered upbringing and keep him safe, but are concerned that he has completely lost his mind, and soon they run into a certain Great and Powerful magician who is looking for a handsome assistant...
* ''The Blueblood Conspiracy ''Synopsis'': '' Blueblood and Trixie are living in the castle together, but they're not exactly getting along, and it's got the staff on edge. Princess Celestia summons Twilight Sparkle and her friends to Canterlot to help teach the two to overcome their pride and vanity and learn to live in harmony. But the complex machinations required to covertly teach Blueblood and Trixie the value of kindness, laughter, generosity, honesty, and loyalty mean things (and ponies) quickly get crazy.
[=[[reviews:BluebloodSeries]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-brave-new-world.html Brave New World]]
* Recommended by ''Pichu'' and Racso
* ''Synopsis'': It's just another school day for Twilight and her friends...or is it? When Pinkie Pie starts claiming that they aren't what they're supposed to be, everyone initially chalks it up to being just another bit of Pinkie's weirdness. They will soon come to find out that things aren't always what they appear to be.
[=[[reviews:BraveNewWorld]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-bubbles.html Bubbles]], author unknown.
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Keeyla}}, {{Salnax1}}, Pichu, The Otaku Ninja, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': The story of how Derpy got her bubbles cutie mark.
[=[[reviews:Bubbles]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/04/story-cake-story.html Cake Story]] by Blueshift
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Firerush}}
* ''Synopsis'': Is Mr Cake literally a cake? Pinkie Pie seems to think so – but will her investigations really reveal that Mr Cake is made solely from delicious margarine, sugar and flour, or is something else afoot? One thing is certain – the Cakes are hiding something from her, and Pinkie will expose the truth no matter the cost!
[=[[reviews:Cake Story]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-candle-to-sun.html A Candle to the Sun]]'' by Moabite
* Recommended by: Pichu, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle struggles to find a meaningful gift for Princess Celestia
[=[[reviews:ACandleToTheSun]]=]

''[[http://pashapup.deviantart.com/art/Carnations-and-Forget-Me-Nots-260432910 Carnations and Forget-Me-Nots]]'' by [=PashaPup=]
* Recommended by: Tropers/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': A fan comic going into greater detail about how Pinkie got her cutie mark. Slightly AU. Tear-jerking and heartwarming at the same time.
[=[[reviews:CarnationsAndForgetMeNots]]=]

[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cTzSGQ8qxZbVozwllCVXMOSzoHeRFUdEDZG2Pp6t5P4/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 Carousel]] by Vanner.
* Recommended by {{Tropers/TheWalkingAnomaly}}, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': I'll use the author's own: "When Fluttershy asked Rarity where she learned to sew, she learns that remembering where you came from isn't always easy."
[=[[reviews:Carousel]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-celestias-teeth.html Celestia's Teeth]]'' by Abalidoth
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Celestia makes sure to surround herself with the most competent staff in all of Equestria, but when they go too far in her service, she takes things into her own hooves.
[=[[reviews:CelestiasTeeth]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-centerpiece-of-my-collection.html The Centerpeice Of My Collection/The Collection of My Centerpeice]] by Geldon
* Recommended by {{Tropers/RichReeders}}
* Synopses: Spike, centuries after the passing of his friends tells the tale of a very special statue he has of a unicorn named Rarity.
Millenia later, Spike, learning that his time is coming, begs a favor of Celestia: to pass on in the company of a friend whose time has also come...
[=[[reviews:TheCenterpieceOfMyCollection]]=]

[[https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zZZnizNM_2hh_UQ22gmk2VChBrlFCmyLevNuCbKbSaQ The Circle of Friends]] by Kiyyik
* Recommended by Tropers/G1AndyP, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Long after the events of the series, Twilight, now having taken over from Celestia; reminisces on friends past, TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:TheCircleOfFriends]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7143944/1/COPS_Equestria COPS: Equestria]] by whysoserious1985
* Recommended by [[Tropers/SpiderFan14 Spider Fan14]]
* ''Synopsis'': Follow the various police departments of Equestria, from Ponyville to Canterlot, on their recorded patrols.
* Mature themes follow, and chapters 4 and 7 are kicks to the guts in terms of emotion.


''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-creature-of-night.html Creature of the Night]]'' by Tanner
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Zarpaulus}}
* ''Synopsis'': The day after an adventure in the Ursa Major's cave Rarity starts feeling, different. The sun is painful, she can't eat anything, Opalescence is meaner than usual, and she ''hungers for the blood of other ponies''.
[=[[reviews:CreatureOfTheNight]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-crisis-equestria.html CRISIS: Equestria]]'' by GanonFLCL, assisted by The Living Couch
* Recommended by {{Tropers/TheNerfGuy}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle and her friends find themselves in another universe, and their very being there threatens to tear their own world apart. They must find their way home, with the help of some new-found friends. But their quest is not without its obstacles, and this new world is ready to test their courage and their strength to their fullest...
* Comments: Very well written, has a great plot, and has that feel you get when traveling into the unknown. Definitely needs its own tropes page.
[=[[reviews:CRISIS:Equestria]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/13384/Crystalline Crystalline]]'' by BristleBrushes
* Recommended by Lopiny
* ''Synopsis'': Spike and Rarity have had rather successful lives, despite their relatively uncommon interspecies relationship. They have been together for quite some time, and have a happy, loving marriage. And marriage, as we all know, often gives rise to children. Neither a pony, nor a dragon, their daughter Crystal is having a rather difficult time making sense of herself. Ponyville's general contempt of her is not helping. Realizing this, Crystal begins to have doubts about her own identity, her existence. When she returns home to the Boutique one day, having just been involved in a nasty fight, Crystal and Rarity have a heart to heart about what makes somepony...well...somepony.
[=[[reviews:Crystalline]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6769183/1/Cupcakes_Day_Out Cupcake's Day Out]] by Rexx Ivan
* Reccommended by Tropers/Dewman
* ''Synopsis'': The pony Cupcake enjoys the day visiting Pinky Pie, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash, before heading to her home in the complex run by Ms. Fizz.
[=[[reviews:CupcakesDayOut]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-dark-sky.html A Dark Sky]] by [=MetalHooves=]
* Recommended by @/DialgaX
* ''Synopsis'': A group of terrorists known as the Shadowbolts are confronted with old grudges, past loves, and even their own morals as they set out to destroy the Wonderbolts and anypony who gets in their way
[=[[reviews:ADarkSky]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7422987/1/Dashes_Dots_and_Pegasus_Spots Dashes, Dots and Pegasus Spots]] by Nightwings81
* Recommended by PDL, omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': When Rainbow Dash catches a bad case of pegapox, she cannot fly back to her cloud home and finds herself staying with Rarity and Sweetie Belle. Twilight is searching for a cure, but can the pegasus survive her well meaning nurses long enough to use it?
[=[[reviews:DashesDotsAndPegasusSpots]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7426290/1/Betrothed_and_Betrayed Betrothed and Betrayed]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1700526/Nightwings81 Nightwings81]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': When a neighboring country to Equestria, Saddellia, begins to encroach upon its borders and ponynapping Equestrians to serve as slaves, Princess Celestia entrusts the bearers of the Elements of Harmony to broker a peace treaty with its king. Along the way, Rainbow Dash ends up rescuing the Saddellian prince, who quickly becomes smitten with her. Hoping that this would lead to more favorable negotiations, the rest of the Mane 6 cultivate the prince's infatuation, which may lead to unforeseen consequences...
* ''Comments'': Still being written, this story has so far proved itself to be awesome. The ponies are in character, the OCs genuinely interesting and developed, and the plot engaging. This is written by the same author of [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7422987/1/Dashes_Dots_and_Pegasus_Spots Dashes, Dots and Pegasus Spots]], so if you enjoyed that fic, you will undoubtably enjoy this one.
[=[[reviews:BetrothedAndBetrayed]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/01/story-derpy-goes-crazy.html Derpy Goes Crazy]] by Pacce.
* Recommended by ShadedSpriter
* ''Synopsis'': Derpy Hooves gets angry and goes on a killing spree.
[=[[reviews:DerpyGoesCrazy]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7630968/1/Derpy_goes_to_the_doctor "Derpy Goes to the Doctor"]] by [=BlueCorpse=].
* Recommended by Horticulturist
* ''Synopsis'': Part of a series; in this installment, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Derpy Hooves goes to the doctor]] and her origin is revealed.
* Warning: sad.
[=[[reviews:DerpyGoesToTheDoctor]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1430/Dinky-Doesn%27t-Go-To-School Dinky Doesn't Go to School]] by [=RagingSemi=]
* Recommended by Gaspalov, Moabite, ShadedSpriter, Pichu
* ''Synopsis'': Derpy Hooves has a daughter, a young unicorn named Dinky, who doesn't have an easy life at school because of her mother and starts hating Derpy for constantly shaming her, until one day she discovers her mom's motivations and learns a very important lesson...
[=[[reviews:DinkyDoesntGoToSchool]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-dinky-doos-father-revealed.html Dinky Doo's Father Revealed]] by Roy G. Biv
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Zarpaulus}}, {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': Ditzy Doo's daughter Dinky asks about her father and learns how her parents met at a "special" pony's school.
[=[[reviews:DinkyDoosFatherRevealed]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-ditzy-doo-and-blustery-day.html Ditzy Doo and the Blustery Day]] by uSea
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Ossley}}
* ''Synopsis'': Ditzy Doo tells her daughter a story about a windy day she experienced in Ponyville. The story is based on the WinnieThePooh series by A. A. Milne, and contains numerous [[{{ShoutOut}} shout outs]] to them. It even has illustrations done in the style of E. H. Shepard (the original illustrator of Winnie-the-pooh).
[=[[reviews:DitzyDooAndTheBlusteryDay]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-dont-let-sun-catch-you-crying.html Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying]] by l0x0r
* Recommended by {{Tropers/TurboJ}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle had noticed that the letters from Princess Celestia have changed in tone recently. She travels to Canterlot to find out why, and discovers a sympathetic Princess Luna.
[=[[reviews:DontLetTheSunCatchYouCrying]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1431/Draconic-Troubles Draconic Troubles]] by Davesknd
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight and Spike are sent a message from Princess Celestia, stating that a dragon will be staying in Ponyville. Spike has to go into hiding, Twilight has to organize the arrival and the others have to cope with the usual insanity. Oh... and the crusaders are doing their thing. Do I smell doom?
[=[[reviews:DraconicTroubles]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7177549/1/The_Elements_of_Gaming The Elements of Gaming]] by [=Ryden and Xephfyre=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': Equestria's tech heads have created an [[{{Xbox360}} Xbox 360]], and [[BigGood Princess Celestia]] has tasked the mane cast to beta test it (starting with a session of [[{{HaloReach}} Halo: Reach]]).
[=[[reviews:TheElementsOfGaming]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-endless-gifts.html Endless Gifts]] by JenovaII
* Recommended by [=UnderlordZ=]
* ''Synopsis'': One of the Cutie Mark Crusaders gets her Mark. Will jealousy break up the Crusaders forever?
[=[[reviews:EndlessGifts]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-end-of-ponies.html End of Ponies]] by [=short skirts and explosions=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{MetroidMewtwo}}, Ezn
* ''Synopsis'': A horrible Cataclysm has turned all of Equestria into a Wasteland of barren ash and twilight desolation. The Sun and the Moon have been destroyed. Everypony has died--including Princesses Luna and Celestia. But one pony miraculously survives; she is a lone wanderer, the last of her kind, surrounded by menacing creatures that hate her. She navigates the Wastes in an airship and scavenges off the blighted landscape to keep herself alive.\\
\\
Then one day she meets an old companion who grants her a gift, the chance to go back in time to the warm and sunny days of Ponyville, where her dead friends live in happiness. How far will the last pony venture into these joyous days of Equestria, even if she fully knows that there is no way to change the horrible fate of everypony she loves?
[=[[reviews:EndofPonies]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/speedfic-challenge-compilation-post.html Equestria Daily Speedfic Challenge: Rainbow Dash Can't Cook]]'' by 145 different authors
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Robotech_Master}}
* ''Synopsis'': When Friendship is Magic fan site Equestria Daily announced a speedfic writing challenge, in which writers had two hours to complete a short story based on an arbitrarily-assigned theme (in this case, that Rainbow Dash needs to cook something but turns out to be a LethalChef), administrator Cereal Velocity never expected to be deluged with ''145 entries''. (''"You ponies are full of words,"'' said the dazed admin.)
[=[[reviews:SpeedficChallengeRainbowDashCantCook]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-ponynoir-chosen-saga.html Equestria Noir-A Neo-Noire Tale]] by Garnot
* Recommended by Tropers/{{WeegTheNinji}}
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years have passed since Celestia and Luna mysteriously vanished from the face of the planet, leaving their nation to slowly fall apart. Now, crime, corruption and a faceless evil threaten to destroy the slowly recovering nation. In the middle of this chaos stands Bogart Maltese, an equine and member of the Regulators - an enclave dedicated to fighting crime, corruption and villainy - who is on a quest to find and punish the ones responsible for his partner's murder. Along the way, he will meet another soul, who just like him, longs to understand her own tragic past. To find the answers they both seek, the two will have to travel to hell and back. What they discover may change the face of Equestria forever. Trust no one and fear the dark places of the world.
[=[[reviews:EquestriaNoir-ANeo-NoirTale]]=]

[[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8XlorG6n_cI/TT4zll1NVKI/AAAAAAAAAZM/GQF0OaYdog0/s1600/1295920370399.jpg Equestrian Revolution]]
* Recommended by Salnax1
* ''Synopsis'': A glorious rebellion against the tyrannical Celestia has unforeseen circumstances.
[=[[reviews:EquestrianRevolution]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6704662/1/Escape_From_Castle_Midnight Escape from Castle Midnight]] by Blue Eyes Shining Dragon
* Recommended by Slimey Jenkins
* ''Synopsis'': The old G1 TV special "Escape from Castle Midnight" made to fit the "Friendship is Magic" universe
[=[[reviews:EscapeFromCastleMidnight]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-everfree-entertainment.html Evergreen Entertainment]] by [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/search/label/Author%3A%20NTSTS NTSTS]]
* Recommended by {{Kchishol}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie proposes a "We're Sorry" party to make it up to Zecora for how they treated her. When she and her friends finally meet the entertainment whom Pinkie hired sight unseen; they find they are giving their new friend a more playfully thrilling apologetic experience then anyone ever dreamed. (PG-13)
[=[[reviews:EvergreenEntertainment]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-eversleep.html Eversleep]] by [=EvenMotion=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{FailcopterWes}}
* ''Synopsis'': Celestia unexpectedly enters a state of Death like hibernation, and the resultant power vacuum between the naive Luna and a new Council leads to civil war. Not a happy tale but well written nonetheless.

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5669/Extremely-Terrible-and-Horrifying-Stories Extremely Terrible and Horrifying Stories]]'' by [=RatherHomely=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Redhead64}}
* ''Synopsis'': A DeconstructiveParody with NoFourthWall where an author, inspired by ''[[{{Fanfic/Cupcakes}} Cupcakes]]''' notoriety, tries to make a similarly gory story... and fails miserably [[spoiler: due to that kind of murderous behavior being inherently OutOfCharacter for all six of the Mane Cast.]]
[=[[reviews:ExtremelyTerribleAndHorrifyingStories]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-fair-feather-friend.html Fair Feather Friend]] by Bobcat
* Recommended by Tropers/TheGoddamnRatbatman
* ''Synopsis'': Deeply desiring a pet, Rainbow Dash adopts and tames a falcon, who she names Baron Awesome [[hottip:*:[[HilariousInHindsight I know,]] [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E7MayTheBestPetWin I know.]]]]. HilarityEnsues, and heartstrings are tugged as pegasus and bird adjust to one another.
[=[[reviews:FairFeatherFriend]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-fire-and-rain.html Fire and Rain]]'' by Vimbert the Unimpressive
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Ziddy}}
* ''Synopsis'': An amateur therapist deals with a stranger in town while trying to get over a few problems of his own.
[=[[reviews:FireAndRain]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-first-winter-wrap-up.html The First Winter Wrap-Up]] by Chopper's Top Hat
* Recommended by [=SuddenFrost=], Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Why can't unicorns use magic during Winter Wrap-Up? Applejack knows the answer, and with it comes the surprising truth about the origin of Ponyville, and the worst year in Equestria's history.
[=[[reviews:TheFirstWinterWrap-Up]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-fluttershy-effect.html The Fluttershy Effect]] by [=SuperStingray=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': A time travel mishap changes everything. Now Twilight has to fix it.
[=[[reviews:TheFluttershyEffect]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-forgiveness_07.html Forgiveness]] by Dark Side of the World
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': The story of Luna's transformation to Nightmare Moon, her life after coming back, and everything in between as she longs for forgiveness.
[=[[reviews:Forgiveness]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6559985/1/A_Friend_for_Derpy_Hooves A Friend For Derpy Hooves]] by JimDimitri
* Recommended by {{Tropers/dag1984}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Derpy Hooves" is the nickname given to the strange, awkward mare who lives on the edges of Ponyville. What will happen when Princess Celestia sends her a guardian to help socialize her? Becomes femmeslash towards the end.
[=[[reviews:AFriendForDerpyHooves]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7052018/1/ Friendship Is Forever]]'' by Fabrosi
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Robotech_Master}}
* ''Synopsis'': When something goes terribly wrong at the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot, Twilight Sparkle and friends are thrust into an adventure like they have never experienced before.
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsForever]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-friendship-is-surreal.html Friendship is Surreal]] by [=WarhunterT71=]
* Recommended by {{@/Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': A HeroOfAnotherStory fic that is designed to play out like the adventures of the mane 6, this chronicles the hypothetical adventures of Octavia, Derpy Hooves, Dr. Whooves, Lyra, DJ PON-3, and Bon Bon (takes place after the gala). Also, the link on the DA version to the version on fanfiction.net has part 2.
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsSurreal]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-gildas-horrific-torture.html Gilda's Horrific Torture]]'', author unknown
* Recommended by Tropers/ThePocket
* ''Synopsis'': Written on the heels of "Cupcakes", this short story tells how one of Gilda's victims gets revenge... with a little help from a friend. To say more would be to spoil it. (Note: The prequel has spoilers; read it second!)

[[http://roygbiv-mlp.deviantart.com/art/The-Girl-200800735 The Girl]] by [=RoyGBiv-MLP=]
* Recommended by Tropers/RetsofNoraa
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight becomes friends with the unlikeliest of people, and inspires her to make one of the greatest decisions of her life.
[=[[reviews:TheGirl]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5676/The-God-Particle The God Particle]] by [=EquZephyr=]
* Recommended by Abstract Indigo
* ''Synopsis'': After an accident involving a particle accelerator a renowned physicist ends up in Equestria, where he struggles to adapt to a world that not only possesses but outright depends on magic.
[=[[reviews:TheGodParticle]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7252679/1/Growing_Pains Growing Pains]] by Peroth
* Recommended by {{Tropers/primedawg9170}}
* ''Synopis'': It seemed like a simple problem, at first, but as dangerous foreigners begin to hunt for Twilight, and ancient godlike entities begin to stir as she and her friends search for a solution, a tiny growth-spurt in her horn suddenly doesn't seem so simple. Warning: GRIMDARK at times.
[=[[reviews:GrowingPains]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7441479/1/Growing_Up Growing Up]] by a High-Tech Burrito.
* Recommended by {{Tropers/KentuckyTroper1990}}, {{Tropers/TrueZero}}
* ''Synopsis'' : As an older Spike prepares to leave Ponyville, he reflects on all the good times he's had, says goodbye to his friends, and remembers the friends who aren't there anymore. Brings your tissues. This is a sad one. Deals with death.

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-half-day-is-night.html Half the Day Is Night]] by [=AugieDog=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/BornIn1142}}, {{Tropers/Robotech_Master}}, {{Tropers/Jayrad}}, {{Tropers/KingTwelveSixteen}}, Tropers/SNobleJr,{{Tropers/DracoDei}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Romance, palace intrigue, and swashbuckling adventure await our six heroines (and Spike, too) when Princess Luna summons the Elements of Harmony to Canterlot."
[=[[reviews:HalfTheDayIsNight]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7290953/1/ Harmony's Wrath]]By hahatimeforponies
* Reccommended by {{Tropers/Tokyooranges}}
* ''Synopsis'' When Twilight and her friends are snowed into the library, they discover a book she doesn't recognize. It turns out, the story they find within hits much closer to home than they had expected.

''[[http://itsthewhinyguys.deviantart.com/art/Happy-Birthday-Fizzypop-215864795 Happy Birthday, Fizzypop!]]'' by ItsTheWhinyGuys
* Recommended by Spark Moon, CoreyWWilliams
* ''Synopsis'': It's Fizzypop's birthday! She's worked so hard on her party, and she just can't wait for all of her friends to show up and celebrate it with her!
[=[[reviews:HappyBirthdayFizzypop]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-heart-of-gold-feathers-of-steel.html Heart Of Gold, Feathers Of Steel]]'' by Nicknack
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Cantrop}}, {{Tropers/Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': Gilda has been ostracized from her family for many years now, and her life has reached a stale, meaningless doldrum. The only thing she still remembers being happy about is her friend from Flight Camp. When Rainbow Dash invites her to visit, she is overjoyed. But things do not go entirely as planned...
** Its sequel, Fanfic/SummerDaysAndEveningFlames, has it's own page now.
[=[[reviews:HeartOfGoldFeathersOfSteel]]=]



''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-in-her-majestys-royal-service.html In Her Majesty's Royal Service]]'' by Sagebrush
* Recommended by {{Tropers/BornIn1142}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Sahgo}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Who are those courageous and stoic ponies that put their lives on the line in service of the princesses? Follow the tale of Storm Stunner, a new recruit to Equestria's Royal Guard."
[=[[reviews:InHerMajestysRoyalService]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/01/story-junior-speedsters-forever.html Junior Speedsters Forever]] by Pacce
* Recommended by {{Tropers/suntzu}}
* ''Synopsis'': The tale of how Rainbow Dash and Gilda originally became friends, and a look at the events following Gilda's episode.
[=[[reviews:JuniorSpeedstersForever]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-kindness-of-strangers.html The Kindness of Strangers]] by Lysis
* Recommended by ''Pichu'', ''Thebes''
* ''Synopsis'': Fluttershy is transported to 1930's Earth, and has become human in the process. With the help of a stranger, she must find a way home before her window of opportunity closes forever.
[=[[reviews:TheKindnessOfStrangers]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-legion-of-gloom.html Legion of Gloom]] by John Perry
* Recommended by @/CountDorku
* ''Synopsis'': A team of old enemies ([[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Pinkie's disturbing guests from Party of One]]) team up to attack the Mane Six. Has two sequels on the same page, involving Doctor Whooves, talking rocks, self-insertion, self-deprecation, pony memes, and massive, gaping holes in the fourth wall.
[=[[reviews:LegionOfGloom]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1174/Enter-the-League-of-Fanons Enter the League of Fanons]] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/JohnPerry John Perry]]
* Recommended by @/Nightelf37
* ''Synopsis'': Sequel to "Legion of Gloom". The Legion of Gloom has returned, this time aligning themselves with a new, shadowy villain as they prepare to use the power of the Elements of Harmony against the Mane Six. But our heroes find aid in six mysterious ponies who seem to have all the answers… These ponies are [[{{Series/DoctorWho}} Doctor Whooves]], [[AscendedMeme Derpy Hooves]], [[HeroOfAnotherStory Ly]][[HeterosexualLifePartners ra, Bon Bon]], [[OneSceneWonder DJ Pon3]], and [[ElegantClassicalMusician Octavia]].

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1915/Between-a-Rock-and-a-Hard-Place Between a Rock and a Hard Place]] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/JohnPerry John Perry]]
* Recommended by @/Nightelf37
* ''Synopsis'': Sequel to "Enter The League of Fanons" and the final installment of the not-so-epic series. The League of Fanons discover that everypony has been taken over by crazed fanon versions of themselves! [[hottip:*:Pinkie's become her {{Fanfic/Cupcakes}} counterpart, Futtershy's become what she is in a grimdark fic, Twilight's gone FoeYay on "The Great and Powerful Her Royal Highness Princess Trixie", [[LesYay Rainbow Dash is doing Applejack]], Rarity's all over Tom, [[RonTheDeathEater Trollestia]] has come to town, Scootaloo's a chicken, Berry Punch's [[TheAlcoholic drunk]], Minuette's flying on a giant toothbrush, ponies were wearing socks, Bic Mac's RunningGag all over a sentient Smarty Pants, Princess Luna's leading a [[LaResistance resistance movement]], who has an [[{{Fanfic/Progress}} abacus]] as first mate, etc.]] As the League struggles to restore normalcy to Equestria, the Legion of Gloom works from the shadows to enact their revenge on our heroes. Will Equestria fall to the madness? And what role does Tom play in all of this?

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6902779/1/bLet_b_bMe_b_bPlay_b_bAmong_b_the_Stars Let Me Play Among the Stars]] by l0x0r
* Recommended by {{Tropers/g17}}
* ''Synopsis'': The Events covering how Luna got her cutie mark to her StartOfDarkness.
[=[[reviews:LetMePlayAmongTheStars]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2625/Life-in-a-slower-lane Life in a Slower Lane]] by [=JuyUnseen=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Firerush}}
* ''Synopsis;;: After being brutally rejected by Rainbow Dash once again, Scootaloo is left distraught. that is until a kinder pegasus comes into her life and shows her some compassion.
[=[[reviews:LifeinaSlowerLane]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-light-never-goes-out.html The Light Never Goes Out]]'' by [=BrianBlessedPony=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/UnderlordZ}}
* ''Synopsis'': Equestria prepares to celebrate a great event, but for six certain ponies, this event means much more to them.
[=[[reviews:TheLightNeverGoesOut]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6859602/1/Luna_in_the_Sky_with_Diasynthes Luna in the Sky with Diasynthes]] by [=GrimBloodyFable=]
* Recommended by Nobble
* ''Synopsis'': Two [[OriginalCharacters OCs]] end up in the My Little Pony universe, and somewhere along the line are fed a mushroom by Pinkie Pie. It turns out to be a GRatedDrug, and Twilight and friends have to venture into the Everfree Forest to find a cure. HilarityEnsues.
[=[[reviews:LunaInTheSkyWithDiasynthes]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/search/label/Artist%3A%20Madmax Madmax Comics]] (also [[http://csimadmax.deviantart.com/ here]])
* Recommended by robertmck
* ''Synopsis'': A series of gag comics drawn by "Madmax". Think of it as a Pony version of ''PotterPuppetPals''.
[=[[reviews:MadmaxComics]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-memories-of-those-friends-whove.html Memories of Those Friends Who've Gone Before Us]] by WTFHIW
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Fifthman}}, Tropers/AckSed, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Two months after coming to live in Ponyville, Twilight runs across an odd traveling bookseller, and through her contact with him, gains insight into the nature of her own character as well as knowledge of Ponyville's previous librarian.
[=[[reviews:MemoriesOfThoseFriendsWhoveGoneBeforeUs]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3203/MLP-Laboratories--The-Outbreak MLP Laboratories - The Outbreak]]'' by NeuStrasbourg
* Recommended by Tropers/DialgaX
* ''Synopsis'': Did the ponies really think they lived in a magical cartoon world? Where they controlled the weather? Where they had created and maintained an advanced civilization all by themselves, despite the fact they didn't even have thumbs? They believed that. At least for a while. But one by one, they are waking up to a much harsher, much more disturbing reality. They will try to fight their way out of a nightmarish place ruled by cold and sadistic entities.
* ''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3765/MLP-Laboratories--Freak-Show MLP Laboratories - Freak Show]]'' is a companion piece.
[=[[reviews:MLP Laboratories - The Outbreak ]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-midnight-run.html Midnight Run]]'' by Midnight Shadow
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Robotech_Master}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight is approached by Applejack with a strange request - to join her that night for a run, but all is not as it seems. Why is Applejack so nervous? What could this be about?
[=[[reviews:MidnightRun]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1451/The-Monster-Mash The Monster Mash]] by [=FredMSloniker=]
* Recommended by @/CountDorku, @/{{Kerrah}}
* ''Synopsis'': Six individual vignettes (out-of-continuity with each other), each about a member of the mane cast having an encounter with the supernatural. The chapters contain Lycanthrope!Fluttershy, Vampire!Rarity, Kaiju!Dash, Ghost!Pinkie, Alien Hunter!Applejack, and Cosmic Horror Investigator!Twilight. Warning: some are darker than others.
[=[[reviews:TheMonsterMash]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6890238/1/Moonbeam Moonbeam]] by Laurence Brown
* Recommended by Tropers/g17
* ''Synopsis'': Having trouble making friends, Princess Luna decides that using some magic might be just the thing to help her out. Things don't go as planned, however, when the spell she casts gives her some unexpected results!
[=[[reviews:Moonbeam]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-moonspire-run.html Moonspire Run]] by [=TitanRising=]
* Recommended by @/{{Pykrete}}, @/{{Canonier}}, @/{{CaptainHoers}}
* ''Synopsis'': Dash biffs a practice session and explodes at her friends and Scootaloo. While venting it off, she gets challenged to a race by none other than [[TricksterMentor Spitfire]] of the Wonderbolts -- a race through one of the most perilous locales in Equestria. Extreme acts of awesome ensue.
[=[[reviews:MoonspireRun]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3378/The-Moonstone-Cup The Moonstone Cup]] by Cyanide
* Recommended by @/{{Decay}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight is invited to Canterlot to compete with some of the greatest magicians in the world for the Moonstone Cup, a prestigious award for the most powerful and skillful magicians, unicorn and otherwise. Can she win? What sort of competition will she face?
[=[[reviews:TheMoonstoneCup]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-my-funny-sister.html My Funny Sister]]'' by Pascoite
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': When Scootaloo wonders why Rainbow Dash has been avoiding her, Dash decides to tell a story from her youth, about friendship gained, and friendship changed, in order to explain why seeing Scootaloo has been making her sad.
** ''Comments'': It's a really good sad fic about friendships that persist despite painful events in peoples' lives. The ending just shows just how much Rainbow Dash and [[spoiler: Derpy Hooves]] truly care for each other like sisters.
[=[[reviews: MyFunnySister]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6930195/1/My_Little_Brony_Reality_vs_Fantasy My Little Brony: Reality vs. Fantasy]] by Klutzybear
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Anemoi}}, {{Tropers/El Dark}}
* ''Synopsis'' This is a standard "Human goes to Equestria", but this time, its Pinkie Pie of all ponies who brings the OC in. Naturally, he has an existential crisis and, by the second chapter, discovers that [[spoiler: he can control cartoon physics]].
[=[[reviews:MyLittleBronyRealityVsFantasy]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-my-little-parcel.html My Little Parcel]] by [=CupcakesNom=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Following the girls' latest adventure, Rainbow Dash discovers that a somewhat embarrassing souvenir of hers has gone missing, and tries as discreetly as possible to track it down. Naturally, HilarityEnsues.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleParcel]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-my-sweetie_22.html My Sweetie]]'' by Big Mackintosh
* Recommended by Kytseo
* ''Synopsis'': After being adopted by Derpy, Sparkler can't help but feel unloved and unspecial in her new home, but Derpy is determined to show her just how special she really is.
[=[[reviews: MySweetie]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-newsworthy.html Newsworthy]]'' by Medicshy
* Recommended by Eegah
* ''Synopsis'': Tabloid reporter Ink Well arrives in Ponyville to do a story about the chaos at the Grand Galloping Gala. But when he learns about the damaging effects his magazine's stories have had on the Mane Six, he has a change of heart and tries to get corrections printed. And this draws everyone into a conspiracy bigger than anything they could suspect...

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-nights-favored-child.html Night's Favored Child]]'' by Municipal Engines
* recommended by Dalek629
* ''Synopsis'': For almost a thousand years, the immortal Nightmare Moon has reigned over Equestria as Empress. To the average pony, Nightmare Moon is an overarching enigma whose rule is absolute and whose wrath is terrible. But to Twilight Sparkle, who as an orphan has never known her parents, the Empress is something else entirely. When the young unicorn is brought under the royal wing as an apprentice, she learns a great deal more about the supposed tyrant than she ever knew. But as Twilight is introduced to life with her new mentor, she is thrust into a world of political intrigue, conspiracies and secrets. Secrets that were never meant to be revealed. As allies and enemies plot against the very peace of the nation, will Twilight fall prey to the perils of her new position? Or will she prosper and find in Nightmare Moon the mother she never had?
[=[[reviews:Night's Favored Child]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/939/Nightmares-Don%27t-Last-Forever Nightmares Don't Last Forever.]]'' by BB
* Recommended by g17
* ''Synopsis'': The Elements of Harmony are defeated and Nightmare Moon stands on Equestria's throne as their new Queen. Is Equestria doomed to suffer through night time eternal or will they be... perfectly fine? Twilight finds her new job as slave or "personal assistant" to her new ruler to be a bit maddening. But is this evil sarcastic queen really as bad as she originally believed? And just how many others are diabolical enough to cash in on the change in staff? Can Nightmare truly run a peaceful Equestria? Only one way to find out.

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-nightmare-state-of-mind.html Nightmare State of Mind]] by [=Jetfire=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Ardashir}}
* ''Synopsis'': Welcome you poor, you flawed, you hopeless -- welcome to the Queendom of Nocturne!
[=[[reviews:NightmareStateOfMind]]=]

[[http://bronycray.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3fyfaq The Night That Never Ended]] by BronyCray
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Flaera}}
* ''Synopsis'': What if Nightmare Moon had won? When a teleportation spell goes awry, Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash are transported to a realm of eternal night, ruled by the cold, iron hoof of Nightmare Moon.
[=[[reviews:TheNightThatNeverEnded]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7598776/1/No_Hard_Feelings No Hard Feelings]]'' by [=SeptimusMagistos=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Redhead64}}, omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': A follow-up to the [[BrokenBase controversial]] episode "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E8TheMysteriousMareDoWell The Mysterious Mare-Do-Well]]", in which Rainbow Dash gets a surprise party originally intended for Mare-Do-Well's reveal. [[spoiler: The other Mane 5 learn about her [[BreakTheHaughty breakdown]] [[DeconstructionFic and immediately regret it, to the point of writing a second letter to the princess]]]].
[=[[reviews:NoHardFeelings]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-old-stories.html The Old Stories]]'' by Thanqol
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Redikalus}}, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': There are stories which define us. Stories that inspire us. And there are stories that damn us.
[=[[reviews:TheOldStories]]=]

The [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2654004/Bookish_Delight P3 Project]] series by Bookish Delight
* Recommended by [[Tropers/FoominBlue FoominBlue]], Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': The Pony Permutation Project, or P3 for short, explores the relationships between the main cast, one pair at a time.
[=[[reviews:P3Project]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/6878/1/A-Perfectly-Ordinary-Day-in-Ponyville/A-Perfectly-Ordinary-Day-in-Ponyville A Perfectly Ordinary Day in Ponyville]] by The Equestrian Gentlecolt
* Recommended by Eegah
* ''Synopsis'': A parody fic: Twilight wanders through what has become a typical day for her...at least as far as fanfics are concerned. She blithely strolls through an absolute {{Cliche Storm}}, utterly unfazed by any of it at this point.

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-perils-of-past.html Perils of the Past/Elements of Discord]]'' by Somber
* Recommended by {{Tropers/thelovelypenguin}}, ptah1888
* ''Synopsis'': "A thousand years ago Princess Celestia sealed away Nightmare Moon using the Elements of Harmony. Now the Cutie Mark Crusaders will awaken a threat imprisoned for all that time, and all of Equestria will learn which is greater: The Elements of Harmony or the Elements of Discord."
[=[[reviews:PerilsOfThePastElementsOfDiscord]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6978418/1/Pinkamina Pinkamina]]'' by Sithicus
* Recommended by @/MugenKagemaru
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie came home from the Gala depressed and forlorn, so who could hope to comfort her after the worst disaster of all disastrous parties? Pinkamina Diane Pie, that's who.
[=[[reviews:Pinkamina]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-opener-of-ways.html Pinkie Pie: The Opener of Ways]] by Trashcanman
* Recommended by Tropers/FoominBlue
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie saves Twilight and Applejack, but at what cost? Will they ever be able to look at her the same way again?
[=[[reviews:PinkiePieTheOpenerOfWays]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-ponies-discover-co-compiled.html The Ponies Discover /co/]] by Slywit
* Recommended by {{Tropers/KingSonnDeeDoo}}, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': {{Exactly What It Says On The Tin}}, the ponies discover [[ImageBoards /co/]], and end up being a bit upset/affected by what they see. To make matters worse, they have to go on a diplomatic mission, which quickly turns into the camping trip from hell, whilst they struggle with people's perceptions of them, and [[FinaglesLaw everything going wrong]].
[=[[reviews:ThePoniesDiscoverCo]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-ponies-play-d.html Ponies Play D&D]]'' by Lucres
* Recommended by Captainhook, {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': What happens when a bunch of ponies get together to play DungeonsAndDragons? [[HilarityEnsues Comedy]], that's what!
[=[[reviews:PoniesPlayDnD]]=]

[[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/theweaver Pony Grab Bag]] by Weaver
* Recommended by {{Tropers/ruff1298}}
* ''Synopsis'': A series of unusual, occasionally perverse, things happen to the Mane Cast.
[=[[reviews:PonyGrabBag]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7132369/1/A_Precious_Rainbow A Precious Rainbow]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7210930/1/The_Cupcake_Killer The Cupcake Killer]]'' by milesprower06, with Ace2401 as a collaborator on ''The Cupcake Killer''. Also, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7361585/1/The_Journal_of_the_Cupcake_Killer The Journal of the Cupcake Killer]]'', by Ace2401 with milesprower06 providing support.
* Recommended by Epesi and amimizunofan22
* ''Synopsis'':
** ''A Precious Rainbow'' is an alternate ending and spinoff to the infamous ''[[{{Fanfic/Cupcakes}} Cupcakes]]'', in which Applejack interrupts Pinkie Pie in time to save Rainbow Dash's life, but not her wings. With the help of her friends, Rainbow Dash must begin the difficult process of physical and emotional recovery, adapt to life on the ground, and repair her shattered sense of self. (If you couldn't stomach ''Cupcakes'', not to worry; it's not necessary to read that one first to understand this.)
** ''The Cupcake Killer'' follows and expands on ''Precious Rainbow'', as Rainbow Dash experiences guilt for the lives lost to Pinkie Pie's madness, and tries to come to terms with it.
** ''The Journal of the Cupcake Killer'' initially has Luna secretly presenting Rainbow Dash with Pinkie Pie's journal and then dives into the journal itself, which chronicles Pinkie's descent into madness. While not straight-up horror and not as extensively gory as ''Cupcakes'', there are definitely some torture scenes, and if you take on (canon) Pinkie's perspective, it can be a chilling read. Grimdark, but an intriguing perspective.
[=[[reviews:APreciousRainbow]]=]
[=[[reviews:TheCupcakeKiller]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-pretty-in-pink.html Pretty in Pink]] by David Reinold
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Everypony tries to cope as the laughter is torn from their lives...
** Warning: Massive TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:PrettyInPink]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-prince-charming.html Prince Charming]] by Baldwin
* Recommended by Tropers/DerangedGenius
* ''Synopsis'': After the disaster of meeting Prince Blueblood, Rarity is done looking for the special pony to be her prince. So she decides to put her sewing skills to good use and make the perfect one of her own design.
** Warning:Gore and Grimdark.
[=[[reviews:PrinceCharming]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7403966/1/Princess_Textlestia Princess Textlestia]]'' by [=SoundofRainfall=]
* Recommended by [[{{Tropers/MugenKagemaru}} Mugen Kagemaru]]
* ''Synopsis'': At the suggestion of one of her guards, Princess Celestia gets a cell phone to make contacting her easier. Needless to say, access to text messaging also leads to the phone being used for other things...
[=[[reviews:PrincessTextlestia]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/storygame-purloined-pony.html Purloined Pony]] by Chris
* Recommended by {{MegaTank}}
* ''Synopsis'': A ChooseYourOwnAdventure starring Carrot Top. When Apple Bloom goes missing at the hands of a band of mischievous creatures, it's up to you to try and save her, along with the help of the other members of Ponyville if you so choose. Plenty of choices to make and 18 varying endings.
[=[[reviews:PurloinedPony]]=]

''[[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4dYHt1reJcuZmVmZDY5N2QtNDhjYS00MjFhLTg5ZWItMjNlOGNiYTU4NmNm&hl=en_US&authkey=CO6Lk9kH A Quick Buck]]'' by Mak
* Recommended by @/QuackorTheFowl
* ''Synopsis'': "When Rainbow Dash is given the chance to impress one of her idols, she finds herself in the middle of a money problem. Can she count on her friends to help her make it in the big leagues? Will her friends still be able to count on her once she gets there?
[=[[reviews:AQuickBuck]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/974/Raiders-of-the-Cutie-Mark Raiders of the Cutie Mark]]'' by [=DJLowrider=]
* Recommended by @/RLYoshi, @/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': When the Cutie Mark Crusaders find a book telling of an ancient artifact with the power to grant one's heart's desire, it leads them on their biggest adventure ever - and quite possibly their last!
[=[[reviews:RaidersOfTheCutieMark]]=]

[[http://nimaru.deviantart.com/art/The-Real-Story-P1-quot-Miasma-quot-254006923 The Real Story]] by Nimaru
* Recommended by {{@/Liangnui}}
* ''Synopsis'': In the words of the artist: "This is...my explanation of what REALLY happened. I mean, 1000 years before episode one, they had light and cities. Why wouldn't there have been plenty of ponies out in the dark? And why banish her for 1000 years? Doesn't that seem extreme? So many people say Celestia is a "troll" for this when in reality there was no other way. More than anything, I am doing this comic series to defend Celestia who is probably the greatest pony who has ever lived in Equestria and it breaks my heart the way people treat her sometimes. Now it's time to find out the REAL story behind the legend of the elements of harmony (I just hope I can do it justice with my current level of skill!)"
[=[[reviews:TheRealStory]]=]

[[http://poni.0au.de/story/2432 School Daze]] by Paleo Prints
* Recommended by {{Tropers/tokyooranges}}
* ''Synopsis'':After her students release the spirit of Discord on an official field trip, Cheerilee finds herself out of a job. With no opportunities in Ponyville, the schoolmare takes a job offer in the inner city area of Canterlot's old mining town. Can even she overcome the insanities of her colleagues and apathy of her students in time to pass her next annual review? And who is the mysterious backwards-talking filly following Cheerilee around? Luna's School for Disadvantaged Youngsters will never be the same!
[=[[reviews:SchoolDaze]]=]

* ''The Screwball Trilogy'' ([[http://warrenhutch.deviantart.com/art/The-Turning-of-the-Screwball-264019056 The Turning of the Screwball]], [[http://warrenhutch.deviantart.com/art/Screwball-Mio-Amore-272033998 Screwball Mio Amore]] and [[http://warrenhutch.deviantart.com/art/Screwball-over-277872378 Screwball Over]]), by Warren Hutch
* Reccomended by {{@/GG Crono}}
* ''Synopsis'': Button Stitch is an excessively regular mare with excessively regular habits, but something strange has begun to happen to her in the wake of Discord's rampage.
* ''Comments'': These stories are a very interesting, funny, and occasionally adorable take on the very peculiar background pony popularly known as Screwball.
[=[[reviews:TheScrewballTrilogy]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-secret-tub-fun.html Secret Tub Fun Series]] by Lawnpygmy
* Recommended by PDL, Hyunthesosarian, Dracobolt, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': Several short stories about each of the characters bathing. Really BetterThanItSounds.
[=[[reviews:SecretTubFunSeries]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-side-stories-are-never-successful.html Side Stories are Never Successful]]'' by A Pony Farce
* Recommended by regresal
* ''Synopsis'': A side story to Suited for Success that focuses on Spike and his connections in Canterlot.
[=[[reviews:SideStoriesAreNeverSuccessful]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-simply-rarity.html Simply Rarity]]'' by Somber
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Ansva}}, ptah1888, Tropers/KaiserinKai
* ''Synopsis'': An argument between her friends has brought to question Rarity's generosity. Can a unicorn who's had everything and nothing truly be generous?
[=[[reviews:SimplyRarity]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-sofa-so-good.html Sofa, So Good]] by GWFan
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Rainbow Dash and Spike compete for a job at Quills and Sofas, in order to get a free sofa.
[=[[reviews:SofaSoGood]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-somewhere-only-we-know.html Somewhere Only We Know]] by Patchwork Poltergeist
* Recommended by {{Tropers/machicron}}, {{Tropers/DNApArk}}, {{Tropers/xyzzy}}
* ''Synopsis'': Every night in a little stable just outside of town, the mare lays down to sleep. And every night she has the same dream about her and her friends.
[=[[reviews:SomewhereOnlyWeKnow]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-sparkles-law.html Sparkle's Law]] by [=AestheticB=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/SlayerMan118}}
* ''Synopsis'': It is the day of the Summer Sun Celebration, and Princess Celestia is coming to Ponyville. Twilight Sparkle is overseeing preparations yet again, and has meticulously planned every last detail to ensure that everything is perfect for her mentor’s arrival. Nothing is going to wrong. \\
\\
Except when the big day comes, Twilight has gotten four hours of sleep and Fluttershy is nowhere to be found. Pinkie Pie sets off after her with nothing but a dark coat and the voice of a chain-smoking stallion, and the Apples and the Carrots are at each other’s throats while Rainbow Dash is attempting to fill in for Fluttershy.\\
\\
As her plans collapse around her and Ponyville descends into chaos, Twilight Sparkle must focus on obtaining the one thing that can make everything better: the all-powerful, awe-inspiring magic of caffeine.
[=[[reviews:Sparkle's Law]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-stuck.html Stuck]] by Lucid
* Recommended by Sithking Zero
* ''Synopsis'': A /co/mrade finds himself in the world of ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. Will he ever get back home, or will he be stuck in a fantasy forever?
[=[[reviews:Stuck]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-sugarcoated.html Sugarcoated]] by Dubs Rewatcher
* Recommended by Tropers/{{psychobionty}}
* ''Synopsis'': Bon-Bon is having trouble coming up with new candy flavors, something much more serious than it sounds like, and bringing a great deal of trouble both to her and her friend Lyra. Light-hearted.
[=[[reviews:Sugarcoated]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-sunny-skies-all-day-long.html Sunny Skies All Day Long]]'' by [=PhantomFox=]
* Recommended by KtarraMoon, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Princess Celestia tires of constantly being surrounded by decorum, deference, and formality, and decides to take a day off from being Princess. But visiting Ponyville incognito is harder than she expects. Will she be able to fit in and make friends without blowing her cover?
[=[[reviews:SunnySkiesAllDayLong]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7141831/1/Sunshine_and_Fire Sunshine and Fire]] by {{Tropers/BornIn1142}}
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Eegah}}, {{Tropers/Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': An attempt to banish Celestia to another dimension also catches Twilight, Spike, and Luna. Now they're all stuck in another version of Equestria where Celestia became the evil Daymare Sun, and holds the world in eternal daytime, and Twilight's counterpart is her right hand mare. Twilight believes the only hope for this world is to find the counterparts of her friends and reassemble the Elements of Harmony, while Celestia and Luna make their own plans.
[=[[reviews:SunshineAndFire]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-sweet-apple-capers.html Sweet Apple Capers]] by [=The RPGenius=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Poptard}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie wants some apple strudel, and by Celestia, she's gonna get it!
[=[[reviews:SweetAppleCapers]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-sweetie-chronicles-fragments.html The Sweetie Chronicles: Fragments]] by Wanderer D
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Eegah}}, {{Tropers/ViperhawkZ}}
* ''Synopsis'': After Sweetie Bell is nearly killed in a Trixie-related mishap, she asks Twilight to teach her magic. But something goes wrong in one of their lessons and Twilight disappears, and now Sweetie Bell has to travel through the worlds of various AU fanfics to find her.
[=[[reviews:The Sweetie Chronicles: Fragments]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6765594/1/Tales Tales]] by George Pollock, Jr
* Recommended by Tropers/FoominBlue
* ''Synopsis'': The retired royal librarian of Equestria looks back on the interesting times of her life.
[=[[reviews:TalesTales]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7410226/1/ Tears For the Devil]]
* Recommended by OnTheHill.
* ''Synopsis'': Discord has been defeated, and all is well again. So why isn't Fluttershy as happy as her friends?
[=[[reviews:TearsForTheDevil]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-terrible-secret.html A Terrible Secret]] by Sword_Of_Squirrels
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Jayrad}}, [[Tropers/TokoWH TokoWH]]
* ''Synopsis'': Rainbow Dash has an embarrassing secret that's just waiting to come out. And for once it has nothing to do with shipping.
[=[[reviews:ATerribleSecret]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7216936/1/To_bForgive_b_is_Equine To Forgive is Equine]] by Lowrider
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Godzillawolf}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle has come down with Horn Pox, a common illness among unicorns. However, while relatively harmless to children who normally recover and become immune, it's potentially fatal to older ones who have never had it before and Twilight's life is put in serious jeopardy. As Rainbow Dash rushes to find a herb that grows nearby which can cure her, she encounters an old enemy of the Mane Cast, the Great and Powerful Trixie. However, upon hearing of Twilight's plight, the showboating unicorn quickly offers her hep. Why does Trixie want to help? Why does she seem to know so much about the illness now threatening Twilight's life? And does she too carry an unusual connection to the group no one is aware of?
[=[[reviews:ToForgiveIsEquine]]=]

[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xy28CF7zMdwfbmRnBnIXygJxnHR7UZqgSdjt7YX0dBA/edit?hl=en&pli=1# Today, Tomorrow and Forever]] by Chopper's Top Hat
* Recomended by {{Tropers/JamesCorck}}, {{Salnax}}, Pichu
* ''Synopsis'': Derpy Hooves is taking a day off from Mail Service to celebrate her daughter's birthday. The only problem is, her birthday is in four months. Why would Derpy celebrate her daughter's birthday so early?
* Warning: Sad.
[=[[reviews:TomorrowAndForever]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/trespasser.html The Trespasser]]'' by Sergeant Sprinkles
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Pacce}}
* ''Synopsis'': Shortly after "Griffon the Brush-Off" Big Macintosh finds an irate Gilda stealing apples from the orchard and he shows her how they deal with apple thieves.
[=[[reviews:TheTrespasser]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2278/Trixcord Trixcord]]'' by R.T. Stephens
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Peteman}}
* ''Synopsis'': Years after the humiliation she suffered in Ponyville, Trixie has managed to scrape her way back to the top, even so far as managing to land a performance at the Grand Galloping Gala replaying the victory of the Elements' victory over Discord (their similar color scheme to those obnoxious hecklers and that upstaging brat is almost certainly a coincidence). However, while she's studying Discord's statue, Discord enacts an escape plan by making Trixie go critical and uses the excess magic to break himself free. Though successful and knocking out Trixie in the process, it takes everything he's got and almost passes out from exhaustion. Desperate to avoid being re-imprisoned by a no doubt alerted Celestia, he possesses the unconscious Trixie. Unfortunately for him, he's pretty much out of power and is stuck connected to Trixie, something he tries to remedy by empowering her and siphoning off her excess magic. Celestia knows something is going on, and has her followed by the Elements of Harmony, something Discord quickly discovers and take whatever fun at their expense he can. Trixie for her part has no idea about the machinations going on around her, and is instead enjoying a resurgence in success, but familiar faces and unwanted memories start sticking their noses in where they are not welcome.
[=[[reviews:Trixcord]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/13565/Naked-Singularity Naked Singularity]]''
* Redommended by Tropers/yahooeny
* ''Synopsis'':Twilight Sparkle is a gifted student and scholar. When she attempts to harness her creative side by writing a science-themed sensual romance novel, however, things rapidly get out of hoof. Can her friends stage an intervention before she humiliates herself (and them) at a prestigious literature recital? [[spoiler:No. No, they cannot.]]
* Comments: One of the best examples of cringe-humor I've ever seen. If only the human body can somehow produce tears of joy and pain at the same time, for this story would totally make it rain up in here. Also featured in Equestria Daily.


[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4701/Tinker%2C-Tanner%2C-Hunter%2C-Spy Tinker, Tanner, Hunter, Spy]] by Shamus_Aran
* Recommended by Tropers/ABitOfWeather
* ''Synopsis'': Archer is not having a good day. He's recently been knocked unconscious and imprisoned by a Fae race, notorious for their animosity towards humans and each other. Instead of cannibalistic Merfolk or mischievous Fairies, he finds... talking ponies. Who want him to be their "friend."
* He is sentenced to remain in a small town they call ''Eqshana'', until he can learn to "live in harmony" with its inhabitants. Unfortunately, a message from his king, Jove V, has turned his prison sentence into a mission of espionage. Now he must escape these no-doubt insidious creatures, and even more importantly, stay sane doing it. Along the way, he will answer one of the most important questions he has ever faced: Is there really nothing to eat around here besides hay?

[=[[reviews:TinkerTannerHunterSpy]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8826/Twilight%27s-Answering-Machine Twilight's Answering Machine]] by dayland
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight gets an answering machine. HilarityEnsues.
[=[[reviews:TwilightsAnsweringMachine]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-twilight-sky-over-canterlot.html Twilight Sky over Canterlot]] by Foxxy
* Recommended by nifboy, [=SuddenFrost=], Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, ptah1888, @/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': An introspective piece centered on Twilight and her interactions with Celestia, Luna, and Trixie; Twilight Sparkle returns to Canterlot at Celestia's bequest and revisits some old memories. If you treat everyone extra nice, you'll find you can get out of any situation you find yourself in.
[=[[reviews:TwilightSkyOverCanterlot]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-twilights-best-friend.html Twilight's Best Friend]] by Blueshift
* Recommended by PDL
* ''Synopsis'': One dark and stormy night, Twilight Sparkle is visited by a strange pony. But this pony knows a lot about Twilight Sparkle; in fact, she might just be Twilight's number one fan. And that couldn't be a bad thing, right?
[=[[reviews:TwilightsBestFriend]]=]

''[[http://twitter.com/#!/mlp_twitponies TwitterPonies]]'' multiple authors
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Zarpaulus}}
* ''Synopsis'': A massive ongoing {{Twitter}} based PlayByPost roleplay with over a hundred accounts.
[=[[reviews:TwitterPonies]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/11166/What-Rainbows-Are-Made-Of What Rainbows are made of]]'' by LinesPrower
* Recommended by Lopiny
* ''Synopsis'':Several days after having a terrible nightmare, Scootaloo takes her final exam at the Cloudsdale Flight Academy, and with the help of Rainbow Dash gains insight into the nature of her own character as well as knowledge of the deepest secrets of the Rainbow Factory.
* Comments: Much like Fanfic/TheLightInTheDarkness did for {{Cupcakes}}, this fic can be considered as an antidote for {{Fanfic/Rainbow Factory}}.

''[[http://m.fanfiction.net/s/7721108/1/ What Separates]]'' by [[http://m.fanfiction.net/u/3599473/ Zurock]]
* Recommended by @/REV6Pilot
* ''Synopsis'': "An exploration of various real world topics and ideas by contrasting them against the more harmonious ideals of Equestria. In story, an extraordinary set of circumstances strands a human in Equestria, and his interactions drive the exploration."
* ''Comments'': Being ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin, this fic is a great philosophical examination of the culture clash that would happen if humanity and Equestria ever met face to face. Many good points are brought up and discussed in an extensive but clear way, leading to an extremely solid character interaction and development. This is the sort of fic that will have you thinking quite a bit after you read it, and I couldn't recommend it more than I already do.
[=[[reviews:What Separates]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/12/story-whats-eating-rainbow-dash.html What's Eating Rainbow Dash?]]'' by Somber
* Recommended by Tropers/45xxx, omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': (from Equestria Daily) Mare Do Well has come and gone and Rainbow Dash has learned her lesson. Letter written, problem solved... right? Only lessons sometimes teach us more than we intend, as Twilight Sparkle learns.
* ''Comments'': This is essential reading after watching "The Mysterious Mare-Do-Well", as it goes deep into detail why humiliating Rainbow like that was a '''bad''' idea. [[spoiler: It even reveals an interesting fact: This was all ''Twilight's'' idea, and that a good amount of the ponies involved felt that this was '''wrong'''.]]
[=[[reviews:WhatsEatingRainbowDash]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/02/story-white-box.html White Box]] by Chromosome
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': My name is Canvas. I remember because I wrote it in the corner of the white box. It takes twelve steps to get from the cot to the wall. And the lights hurt my eyes.
[=[[reviews:WhiteBox]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-worst-bakers-in-equestria.html The Worst Bakers in Equestria]]'' by Bob from Bottles
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Miar}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, {{Tropers/Peteman}}
* ''Synopsis'': Comprised of seven stories:
** The first four cover Luna, Ditzy Doo (aka Derpy Hooves), Rainbow Dash, Trixie, and their [[LethalChef inability to bake anything]], as they prepare for the eponymous competition.
** The next two cover the preliminaries and the big contest itself.
** In the last story, inspired by the competition, the Cutie Mark Crusaders try their hand at bad baking.
[=[[reviews:TheWorstBakersInEquestria]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-colour-you-bleed.html The Colour You Bleed]]'' by [[http://m.fanfiction.net/u/3238938/ Kegisak]]
* Recommended by @/REV6Pilot
* ''Synopsis'': "Caught in the middle of a struggle between Equestria and a neighboring country, Blueblood finds himself alone in unfriendly territory. Through trials and hardships he slowly begins to change into the prince that his country needs."
* ''Comments'': You've probably seen a lot of fics of Blueblood getting a HumiliationConga that makes him see the error of his ways. But this [[UpToEleven is in a whole new level]]. With an interesting expansion of the Equestrian world, beautiful plot advancement, and more character development than you can shake a stick at (particularly on Blueblood's part), I consider this a must-read and won't say anything else so as to keep it unspoiled.
** Be warned, it's pretty dark.
* ''Status'': Complete.

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/545/Equestria Equestria!]]'' by Jabberspike
* Recommended by DialgaX
* ''Synopsis'': The events of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic were all just the delusions of an insane young woman who has been in an institution for the past few years. Now Tara believes she has conquered these fantasies, but has she really?
[=[[reviews:Equestria]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7568600/1/Moonrise Moonrise]]'' by BlackRoseRaven
* Recommended by Ungulateman, edranis
* ''Synopsis'': Luna, Princess of the Night, comes back after Nightmare Night in Ponyville to share her excitement with her only friend in Canterlot... and soon after begins a chain of events that will either redeem her or destroy her.
* ''Pairings'': Luna / OC, Applejack / Male!Rainbow Dash
* ''Comments'': The first part of an ongoing 350,000 word (to date) epic starring Luna, one of the best OCs in the fandom, an extremely AU Mane Six and general world, as well as plenty of dry humour, romance and action. Be warned - it's dark in Moonrise, grimdark in Lunar Lights, and yet moreso in Starlit Knights (which the author promises will become even more dark in coming arcs).
** [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7602917/1/Lunar_Lights Lunar Lights]] and [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7723639/1/Starlit_Knights Starlit Knights]] are the continuation of this story, the latter still ongoing. [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7568617/1/Six_Broken_Ponies Six Broken Ponies]] is recommended as a prequel for explaining the AU Mane Six and [[spoiler: Discord's actions in Starlit Knights.]]
[=[[reviews:Moonrise]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10314/Circus-Days Circus Days]]'' by The Dragon Warlock
* Recommended by Rubyrose
* ''Synopsis'': Spike has been feeling lonely lately. Everyday he watches Twilight go off and have fun with her friends while he does the same thing: clean, and do chores. His luck seems to change though when he and Twilight find a flyer for a circus. With Twilight's friends, Spike goes to the circus with them. At the circus, Spike meets and befriends the circus performers and show him true love and friendship. Tired of being left out or not being loved by the others, Spike decides to leave Twilight and the others for his new friends. Will they get the baby dragon back?
[=[[reviews:Circus Days]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/12182/1/The-Brony-International-Guard/The-B.I.G.-comes-to-town Brony International Guard]] by psychicscubadiver
* Recommended by ruff1298
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight awakens one day to discover 25 strange creatures on her lawn. They have all apparently sworn eternal loyalty to her. As did the 225 others did with her friends, the Princesses, Trixie, and Derpy Hooves.
[=[[reviews:Brony International Guard]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8872/Callsign-MANE-VI%3A-Twilight Callsign MANE VI: Twilight]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Col.%20StaR Col. StaR]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}, @/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': MANE VI: Maneuver, Assess, Neutralize, Execute. Unit Six.
* Despite their unique personalities, this motley squad of citizens and soldiers has proven themselves time and time again. They are the world's unseen special forces, doing their part for a vast, covert network, run by the enigmatic Cell. They have been dormant for a year, but they're about to meet someone new: Cell's personal protege, Twilight. \\
After a new mission takes an unexpected turn for the worst, an unforeseen evil threatens to plunge the world into darkness. Against uncertain odds, Twilight must unite MANE VI and fight to restore Project Harmony, while realizing her place in this world along the way.
* ''Notes'': An experiment in [=FiM=] reinterpretation.
** Contains humanized, militarized characters in an alternate universe, set on a near-future Earth. Rated Teen for scenes of combat, violence, and potential swearing.
[=[[reviews:Callsign MANE VI: Twilight]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5384/Mythbuckers Mythbuckers]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AuroraDawn AuroraDawn]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Are pegasus wings really fragile? Do unicorn spells really fail catastrophically? And just how explosive is chocolate milk, anyways? Join Applejack, Rainbow Dash and the rest of the [=MLP=] crew as they not only tell the myths, but put them to the test!
* ''Notes:'' Pony parody of {{Mythbusters}}. If you're a user in [=FIMFiction.Net=], you can make more suggestions for 'myths' to bust.
[=[[reviews:Mythbuckers]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/11106/Battleships-are-Magic Battleships are Magic]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/totallynotabrony totallynotabrony]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': On the eve of the Gulf War, a US Navy ship sails through an intense storm and into a different world. Equestria and the other members of the United Lands are attempting to remove the dragons from their encroachment into Zebrica, but diplomacy is failing. While nopony wants a war, it appears that there might be no other option. Captain John Mittal and the rest of the sailors aboard USS Wisconsin have some tough political and ethical choices to make. This isn't their fight, but can they stand by while the rest of the world prepares for war?
[=[[reviews:Battleships are Magic]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10066/The-Day-They-Came The Day They Came]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AdamThePony AdamThePony]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': "December 21, 2012. This date has for long been synonymous with an oncoming apocalypse to which mankind itself and all of God's creatures will return to where they all came from to live in peace. What actually happened was an event almost nobody saw coming. In this journal, I aim to tell the story on what happened that day, and what happened since that day. Be forewarned, however, that not everything that is written in this log was peaceful."
[=[[reviews:The Day They Came]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10354/Remember-the-Good-Days%3F Remember the Good Days?]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Carmine Carmine]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Sometimes things happen that no one can control. When this happens to Equestria, Twilight and her friends sit alone on top of a hill on the outskirts of the burning city behind them, talking about the good times they've shared as friends, dwelling deeper into their friendship. With only so little time, only so few words can be mustered by the group except when they remember the good days.
* ''Warning:'' You may need a box of tissues afterwards. This is a TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:Remember the Good Days]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8826/Twilight%27s-Answering-Machine Twilight's Answering Machine]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/dayland dayland]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight gets an answering machine. {{Hilarity ensues}}. Based on [[HomestarRunner Marzipan's Answering Machine.]] Currently ongoing.
[=[[reviews:Twilight's Answering Machine]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/7350/Mothers Mothers]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/KnightMysterio KnightMysterio]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': It's almost Mother's Day. Scootaloo comes to Rainbow Dash with a startling question, but then backs off, feeling ashamed she asked it. Rainbow Dash, taken off-guard by the question, starts to question both herself, how she feels about Scootaloo, and about her past...
[=[[reviews:Mothers]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2160/The-Mane-Attraction The Mane Attraction]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Conner%20Cogwork Conner Cogwork]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Carrot Top lets her hair grow out a bit, and styles it accordingly. No big deal usually, right? Unless somehow, the result makes any pony who gazes at it, become relentlessly enamored with it and the pony it's attached to! Carrot now must find a way to shave her locks before she's smothered to death with affection from every pony in Ponyville!
[=[[reviews:The Mane Attraction]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/563/A-Year-to-the-Day A Year to the Day]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/DJLowrider DJLowrider]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': It has been exactly one year since the defeat of Nightmare Moon and the return of Princess Luna. As preparations get underway for the Summer Sun Celebration once again, Luna is called upon to fulfill a promise she made to the very ponies who saved her from the Nightmare.
[=[[reviews:A Year to the Day]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/490/Octavia%27s-Power-Hour Octavia's Power Hour]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Terse Terse]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': For what is ostensibly the most terrifying time in her entire life, Octavia forgets how to play her beloved cello. Shenanigans ensue, and Lyra reluctantly helps to pick up the pieces, with the help of our favorite DJ, Vinyl Scratch!
[=[[reviews:Octavia's Power Hour]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4311/Stuck-In-The-Middle-With-You Stuck In The Middle With You]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Vargras Vargras]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Sequel to Hiatus (above). Spurred on by her sister, Luna decides to open a summer camp dedicated to the arts and sciences in an attempt to become further involved with the daily lives of Equestria's citizens, hopefully improving her reputation in the process. The campers that sign up prove to be more than what the Princess of the Night was expecting, however. 'Camp Counselor' certainly wasn't supposed to be part of the royal duties.
[=[[reviews:Stuck In The Middle With You]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/15935/Ponytics Ponytics]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Pickle Pickle]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': After receiving a letter about Democracy from Twilight, Princess Celestia decides that she needs to destroy this idea before a revolt starts up.
[=[[reviews:Ponytics]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/15804/Two-and-Two-and-Two Two and Two and Two]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Mayclore Mayclore]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight and friends learn that prolonged exposure to the power of Pinkie Pie can cause some rather interesting side effects.
[=[[reviews:Two and Two and Two]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/15491/There%27s-a-Gamer-in-All-of-Us There's a Gamer in All of Us]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Konseiga Konseiga]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Luna is a hardcore gamer, and it piques Celestia's curiosity. She's skeptical at first, but Celestia is willing to learn about Luna's favorite pastime.
[=[[reviews:There's a Gamer in All of Us]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/12166/Rocks-fall%3B-Everypony-dies Rocks fall; Everypony dies.]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/ToXikyogHurt ToXikyogHurt]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': The Cutie Mark Crusaders attempt some crusading when the Mane 6 leave on holiday. With about the level of success you're probably expecting. Don't worry, no character death takes place at all.


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/12291/Rail-Riders Rail Riders]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Vanner Vanner]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Determined to try everything, the Cutie Mark Crusaders hop aboard a rail car and set off down the rails for adventure.
[=[[reviews:Rail Riders]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/11870/A-Spark-Forgotten A Spark Forgotten]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Novablitzer Novablitzer]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': When a fire breaks out in Everfree forest by unknown means, it's up to Zecora to warn Ponyville. But when she finds out that the Elements of Harmony that everypony tends to rely on are gone on vacation, can she rally the citizens of Ponyville to help put the fire out before the monsters of the forest overrun the city? Or will Ponyville become the next home of the Everfree monsters?
[=[[reviews:A Spark Forgotten]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10837/Mother-May-I%3F Mother May I?]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Moabite Moabite]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Derpy explains her medical condition to her daughter Dinky.
[=[[reviews:MotherMayI]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3693/Why-Didn%27t-Ah-Stay-at-Th%27-Farm%3F Why Didn't Ah Stay at Th' Farm?]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/FanNotANerd FanNotANerd]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': A...minor accident at Sweet Apple Acres sends Big Macintosh to Ponyville in the middle of applebuck season. At first, things seem fine. But then some of the mares begin acting a little...oddly. Then very oddly. Turns out every other stallion skipped town for a very good reason.
[=[[reviews:WhyDidntAhStayAtThFarm]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2254/Dear-Idiot Dear Idiot]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/The%20Descendant The Descendant]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Whilst enjoying the company of Twilight Sparkle and her friends in the doughnut shop, immediately following the events of The Best Night Ever, a disappointed Princess Celestia send a letter off to Prince Blueblood explaining the implications of his failure of the "Rarity Test", among other things...
[=[[reviews:DearIdiot]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2831/Derpy-Hooves%3A-The-Muffin-Queen Derpy Hooves: The Muffin Queen]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Dublio Dublio]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Carrot Top is baking some muffins but she needs some last minute ingredients so she can finish the final touches on her muffins. Since she doesn't want to leave Derpy Hooves alone, she recruits the help of Lyra and Bon-Bon to keep her at Bay. Will they be able to prevent Derpy from eating the muffins? Or will Derpy have the last laugh?
[=[[reviews:DerpyHoovesTheMuffinQueen]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/13341/Flim-and-Flam-Try-It-Again Flim and Flam Try It Again]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/The%20Snazzy%20Hat The Snazzy Hat]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': The so-called 'World Famous' Flim Flam Brothers, after being defeated by Applejack and her friends, decide that they just weren't cut out for the cider making business. So, in the small town of Horseton, they discover a mysterious new mineral that could revolutionise all of Equestria! Trouble is, there are also a lot of people in the town who will do whatever it takes to make sure they get it first.
[=[[reviews:Flim and Flam Try It Again]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/17548/1/Forever-Faithful/Forever-Faithful Forever Faithful]] by Konseiga
* Recommended by Pichu
* ''Synopsis'': In a freak accident from the Cloudsdale weather control team, Twilight is struck down by an errant lightning bolt. But the veil of death is relatively thin...
[[=[reviews:Forever Faithful]]=]

''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XrgZ-8oVIXmD5jOlmvF88pC0oi_lSgH4USq-HP1qjRM/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CK39nbIP Princess]]'' by Kosh
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': Rainbow Dash is just awful at cooking, but the only thing worse than her cooking is the memories it conjures up.
* ''Comments'': Part of the ''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/speedfic-challenge-compilation-post.html Equestria Daily Speedfic Challenge]]'' on how Rainbow Dash can't cook. An incredibly well-written story. Also, be warned, unlike many of the other entries in this challenge, it is also very sad. As one commentator put it: "Wow. I'm not usually much for sad pony stories, but that was really, really well done. It's hard to believe it's the product of just two hours' work! EDITING: - (but read it anyway, it's seriously well-done)"
[[=[reviews:Princess]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-maiden-flight.html Maiden Flight]]'' by [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/search/label/Author%3A%20Cold%20in%20Gardez Cold in Gardez]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': The ever-humble Rainbow Dash has selflessly agreed to give Scootaloo a wing-up on Flight School with a few lessons. Twilight Sparkle, however, has her doubts...
* ''Comments'': Heartwarming, at times hilarious. All the ponies remain well within character. An excellent read. By the same author who wrote "Naked Singularity" (above).
[[=[reviews:Maiden Flight]]=]

''[[http://http://triple-a-battery.deviantart.com/art/Discord-s-Return-259955334 Discord's Return]]'' by [[http://triple-a-battery.deviantart.com/ Triple-A-Battery]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Discord breaks free of his stone prison, and decides to show the Mane 6 (and Princess Celestia) just what his prison was like...
[=[[reviews:Discord's Return]]=]

''[[ Friendship is Magic: Discord Did It]] '' by [[ Silverviper2134]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': It's been a year since Discord's been returned to his stone prison. However, some of his magic was able to seep out. With nothing better to do, he sends out six bits of magic to six certain ponies…and before the know it, they're pregnant! (Not a good summary. Please fix up.)
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsMagicDiscordDidIt]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/19341/Alicorn Alicorn]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Aldea%20Donder Aldea Donder]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': Rainbow Dash usually had her head in the clouds, but she always thought she knew up from down. When an incredible revelation sends her life into a tailspin, she finds herself at the mercy of emotions she never thought she had, faced with hard questions and impossible choices. What is the importance of family? Of bloodlines? Of sacrifice? What does it truly mean to be alicorn?
* ''Comments'': A sequel to [[http://fairy-slayer.deviantart.com/ Fairy-Slayer]]'s [[http://fairy-slayer.deviantart.com/art/MLP-FiM-Mommy-Nearest-195124067 MLP:FiM - Mommy Nearest]], this fic, and its author, are just fantastic. The characterizations of the ponies remain incredibly true to the show, and the OCs are well-crafted. The plot is interesting and gripping. The writing takes the cake, it is quite simply amazing. [[BetterThanItSounds Aldea Donder took a weird, "out there" concept like Rainbow Dash being Celestia's daughter and makes it work]]. This fic is arguably better than the fic that inspired it, which itself is fairly good.
[=[[reviews:Alicorn]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/20405/Fluttershy%27s-Bad-%26quot%3BHare%26quot%3B-Day Fluttershy's Bad "Hare" Day.]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Pegasus+Rescue+Brigade Pegasus Rescue Brigade]]
* Recomended by Clam15
* ''Synopsis'':After an unfortunate incident involving Rainbow Dash and herbal tea, Fluttershy wakes up one morning to discover that she has turned into a rabbit! With her friends unaware of her plight, Fluttershy must turn to Angel bunny to guide her on her quest to restore her original form. In the process, she is given the oppurtunity to experience everyday life in Ponyville from a whole ... new perspective, and discovers that there is much more to her friends' pets than she ever expected.
* ''Comments'': This is just great. The interactions, the conflict, the story. Okay, the story isn't much new, but it give's it that originality that we've come to know so much. And by the interactions between Angel and Fluttershy shows that, once and for all, despite outwardly apperances, he really does care for the filly that's raised him as her own. Throw in some hilarity ensuing and you've got yourself a real dandy (in a good way.) Plus, Angel speaking in a Brooklyn accent. Need I say more?

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/545/1/Equestria/Asylum Asylum]]'' by Equestria
* Recommended by Pichu
* ''Synopsis'': It never existed. The events of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic were all just the delusions of an insane young woman who has been in an institution for the past few years. Now Tara believes she has conquered these fantasies, but has she really?
[=[[reviews:Asylum]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3340/Faded-Rainbow Faded Rainbow]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Trinary Trinary]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': After Rainbow Dash's rump meets lightning one time too many, she feels like her reputation in town is ruined as ponies start laughing at her misfortune. Her self-esteem in tatters and her loyalty waning, its up to her friends to help her.
* ''Comments'': An interesting story about Rainbow Dash's psychology, and the InferioritySuperiorityComplex that lies at the heart of her bravado. While sad at times, the story is also heartwarming in that it shows the lengths to which the Mane Cast will go to support one of their number when they're in the dumps.
[=[[reviews:FadedRainbow]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4022/Wingmares Wingmares]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/CouchCrusader CouchCrusader]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': Little Rainbow Dash is loyal to one pony and one pony only: herself. It's a simple system, and it gets her through the days. But that all changes one stormy summer afternoon at flight camp, when another pegasus blunders into her life--a pegasus with whom she shares nothing in common.
* ''Comments'': A really well-written story of how Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy became friends, it is both funny and heartwarming. The two fillies are well in-character, though there is a slight contradiction in canon with Rainbow Dash being expelled from flight school after her Sonic Rainboom, while "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E22HurricaneFluttershy "Hurricane Fluttershy"]]" shows that Rainbow was still in flight school after performing the Rainboom and earning her cutie mark. The story was written before said episode, however. Other than that, a fantastic fic.
[=[[reviews:Wingarmes]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/23865/Tiny-Wings Tiny Wings]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/DeadParrot222 DeadParrot222]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': Scootaloo has always been a filly with big dreams, but can they all come true? At the very least, she can always follow in the hoofsteps of her hero, right?
* ''Comments'': A fantastic story. A TearJerker, but still optimistic, the fic really captures the ponies' characterizations and fleshes out Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo's relationship. Inspired an author-endorsed follow-up/side-story ''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/24646/Shine Shine]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/The%20Descendant The Descendant]], which is also just as fantastic. Also featured at [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/05/story-tiny-wings.html Equestria Daily]].
[=[[reviews:TinyWings]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/24646/Shine Shine]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/The%20Descendant The Descendant]]
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': "Her parents hadn’t come close to telling us what had happened. As I read her newest letter I couldn't believe what she was telling me. This kid hadn’t 'had an accident'… this kid, damn, this kid had been buckin' broken... she’d been broken…"
* ''Comments'': An authorized side story of the above, it is fantastic enough to merit its own entry on this page. Be warned, a bit of a TearJerker.
[=[[reviews:Shine]]=]

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[[folder:Crossovers]]

''[[http://mobile.fimfiction.net/story/9948/...-And-I-was-having-such-a-nice-day ...And I was having such a nice day]]'' by Preda
* Recommended by {{seymour}}, [=DonChaz=], Inkdrop, Preda
* ''Synopsis'': Doctor Who crossover fic. During an otherwise normal day of exploring the Ponyverse, the Doctor (recently turned into a pony himself) returns to find Discord playing around inside the TARDIS. [[HilarityEnsues You can guess]] [[ItGotWorse what happens next]].
* Written pretty much so that Discord and the Doctor can meet, interact and out-[[XanatosGambit xanatos]] eachother, it seems, but features solid ideas and a few wicked twists.
[=[[reviews:AndIWasHavingSuchANiceDay]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-apple-bloom.html Apple Bloom]] by [=NoRatCat=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Little Apple Bloom has been feeling neglected and unappreciated at home as of late. Yet one day she discovers a door leading to a fantastic world, but it isn't all what it seems.
[=[[reviews:AppleBloom]]=]


[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4632/Banishment-Decree Banishment Decree]] by [=Chuckfinley=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{DrSlide}}
* ''Synopsis'': Gilda is a top-notch spy who [[BurnNotice suddenly finds herself banished from her clan]]. Cut off from her intelligence connections and financial resources, she teams up with Trixie and Rainbow Dash to find a new line of work and figure out how she got into this mess.
[=[[reviews:BanishmentDecree]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-bridled-fury.html Bridled Fury]] by Toon Ninja
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': [[GodOfWar Kratos, Ghost of Sparta]], finds himself taken to a world very different from his own. Will he be able to continue his journey for vengeance, or will the former god of war finally meet his match in Equestria?
[=[[reviews:BridledFury]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3819/The-Wizard-and-the-Lonely-Princess The Wizard and the Lonely Princess]]'' by Harry Leferts
* Recommended by {{Salnax1}}
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was a lonely boy who one day wished for a friend. Luna, trapped on the moon, wished for the same. And so their wishes are granted. How will the two deal with each other? And what about Nightmare Moon?
[=[[reviews:TheWizardandtheLonelyPrincess]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1757/Canterlot-Follies Canterlot Follies]] by Lady Moondancer
* Recommended by Tropers/{{ErikS}}
* ''Synopsis'': Less than brilliant gentlecolt [[Literature/JeevesandWooster Birdy Rooster]] is ordered by some of his dreadful aunts to do two things in Canterlot: restore his cousin Blueblood in the eyes of Princess Celestia after an horrible incident with some ''seamstress'' at the Royal Gala, and steal the Border Blanket from the Royal Museum for Uncle Pom's collection, to allow him to triumph over his rival Sir Catkin Basket. Birdy being Birdy of course gets into even more trouble. Luckily, he has his valet Greaves there to save him...
[=[[reviews:CanterlotFollies]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-creature-that-came-to-ponyville.html The Creature That Came to Ponyville]] by Friendly Uncle
* Recommended by {{Bartron}}
* ''Synopsis'': Fluttershy adopts an Alien. Yes, ''that'' kind of Alien. No, this is not a joke.
[=[[reviews:TheCreatureThatCameToPonyville]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-cutie-mark-clash.html The Cutie Mark Clash]] by Captain Gamer
* Recomended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': A fighting tournament comes to Ponyville! Can our favorite ponies go for broke, or will they have to go home and be family mares?
[=[[reviews:TheCutieMarkClash]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-disgaea-disharmony-of-friendship.html Disgaea: Disharmony of Friendship]]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Kytseo}}
* ''Synopsis'': A crossover between MLP and {{Disgaea}}, Disgaea: Disharmony of Friendship starts Twilight as the typical {{Disgaea}} protagonist, a ChaoticNeutral (though claims to be evil) {{Antihero}} of a demon who goes on a journey that starts off as a path of villainy, but [[NobleDemon eventually turns her good by the end]] [[[ItWasHisSled like in the case of]] [[DisgaeaHourOfDarkness Laharl]] and [[{{Disgaea3}} Mao]] (though she'll inevitably nullify her CharacterDevelopment for the sake of lols in cameos, but I digress)]. The typical [[MemeticMutation Trollestia]] [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation interpretation for]] [[BigGood Princess Celestia (now Overlord Celestia)]] being properly altered and made into that of a kind and generous ruler. That said, Twilight doesn't approve, and journeys with her [[DefeatMeansFriendship growing party]] in order to create their own alicorn superweapon they can use to dethrone Celestia and rule the netherworld in secret. All that said, hilarity ensues.
[=[[reviews:DisgaeaDisharmonyOfFriendship]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2571/Magical-Pony-Lyrical-Twilight Magical Pony Lyrical Twilight]]'' by PurpleProse
* Recommended by: Vigil
* ''Synopsis'': Crossover with Nanoha. Instead of crashing on earth, Yuuno and the Jewel Seeds land in Equestria. Attacked by the first Jewel seed monster, Yuuno's desperate call for help reaches Twilight.
** The second season, [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10849/Magical-Pony-Lyrical-Twilight-A%27s Magical Pony Lyrical Twilight A's]] is now in progress

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-mine-little-pony-crafting-is.html Mine, Little Pony!: Crafting is Magic]]'' by I'm Only Kidding
* Recommended by: Mooncalf
* ''Synopsis'': A group teleportation spell gone awry strands the Mane six and Derpy in the {{Minecraft}} universe. Now, the heroines must find ways to survive, understand the bizarre physics of their new home, and build awesome, luxurious mansions and vanity projects. Surprisingly less silly than it sounds.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7043022/1/My_Little_Test_Subject My Little Test Subject]]'' by Klutzybear
* Recommended by: {{Ldude 893}}
* ''Synopsis'': [=GLaDOS=] finds a quirky, fun-loving, talking pink pony in the Aperture Science facility and puts her through various test chambers. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairing(s)'': none


''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6557148/1/Friendship_is_Magic_Damnation_is_Alchemy Friendship is Magic Damnation is Alchemy]]'' by Anonymous Card Captor
* Recommended by @/{{Forkinyoureye}}
* ''Synopsis'': A crossover between My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic and Fullmetal Alchemist. A former state alchemist looking to undo the past may have inadvertently lost his future when he come in possession of what he thinks is a chimera. Warning: OC-centric
* ''Pairing(s)'': Fluttershy/Male OC, but it's more of a dramatic tool than shipping.
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsMagicDamnationIsAlchemy]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7515663/1/My_Little_Chrono_Triggers_Are_Magic My Little Chrono: Triggers Are Magic]] Pav Feira
* Recommended by Tropers/Salnax1
* ''Synopsis'': A Fusion Fic that places Friendship is Magic characters in the story of Chrono Trigger.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleChronoTriggersAreMagic]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-my-little-fortress-teamwork-is.html My Little Fortress, Teamwork is Magic]] by Axle and Wheel
* Recommended by Tropers/K9Thefirst1
* ''Synopsis'': After a mishap in a magic duel, the ponies are transported to the Team Fortress universe. They'll take the classes places while The Engineer tries to find a way to get them home.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleFortress]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-my-little-time-lord.html My Little Time Lord]] by Victorian Hellsly
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Yarrik}}
* ''Synopsis'': Little Ditzy "Derpy Hooves" Doo wasn't anything like the other ponies in Ponyville. Maybe it was destiny that led her to the colt with the wild brown mane and the hourglass cutie mark...
[=[[reviews:MyLittleTimeLord]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-luna-heresy.html The Luna Heresy]] by [=SIROFLOT=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Zarpaulus}}
* ''Synopsis'': 30,000 Years in the future, Celestia rules the Empire of Equestria, a huge galactic empire of ponies. This is the time of the Great Crusade, Celestia's vision to conquer the entire galaxy. However, other dark forces wish to change the way of life in Equestria forever...
[=[[reviews:TheLunaHeresy]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-my-little-hangover.html My Little Hangover]] by Mousetrap
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': It's Twilight Sparkle's 18th birthday, and in time-honored pony tradition her friends have dragged her to Las Haygas, the world-renowned City of Lights. They promise to give her a night she'll never forget. And with the lights, the glamor, and a few shots of Liquid Rainboom, it seems they're poised to deliver just that. But when Twilight wakes up to a destroyed hotel room, a hangover so painful it leaves her unable to do magic, a missing pony, and a slew of unanswered questions, she is forced to wonder: did they party too hard? Now, the five ponies must clean up their mess by piecing together a night that none of them can remember, all the while searching for a friend that could already be halfway across the desert... It's a lesson they'll have to learn the hard way: Some ponies just can't handle Haygas.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleHangover]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5410/My-Little-Megas-XLR My Little Megas XLR]] by Alkem
* Recommended by Stahn
* ''Synopsis'': Coop ends up in Ponyville as a fat earth pony with MEGAS and the Glorft. As awesome as it sounds.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleMegasXLR]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/446/My-Little-Metro My Little Metro]] by [=RedSquirrel456=]
* Recommended by Tropers/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': [[AfterTheEnd After the Apocalypse]], [[{{Metro2033}} the Stalliongrad Metro]] shelters what remains of ponydom from the mutant, radiation-infested wastes of the surface world. Lockbox, born in the Metro, has always been a rather private pony who liked to collect things, particularly things that remind him of the time before. When his home station comes under threat, a promise spurs him onto a quest to preserve the ramshackle remains of pony civilization, but can he find a reason to save what remains amid the violence, corruption, and depravity of the Metro?
[=[[reviews:MyLittleMetro]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7041538/1/My_Little_Pony_The_Neigh_of_Cthulhu My Little Pony: The Neigh of Cthulhu]] by [=CoreyW=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{capeclare}}
* ''Synopsis'': Friendship is Magic meets H.P. Lovecraft. The Great and Powerful Trixie stumbles upon the Necronomicon. Now the dead are walking and the city R'lyeh is rising. Can Trixie and all of Ponyville defend against nameless horrors from beyond their world?
Seriously epic, great characterisation even the great Trixie.
[=[[reviews:MyLittlePonyTheNeighOfCthulhu]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-of-time-before.html Of the Time Before]]'' by Clockworkchaos
* Recommended by Tropers/ExplodingFrogs
* ''Synopsis'': A crossover with ''{{Exalted}}'', told in the style of the ''[[http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=501849636653 Legend of the Titans]]'' from the Ink Monkeys articles. No one from ''{{Exalted}}'' is directly named, but it's very clear who is who if you're familiar with the series. ''Of the creation of the Divine sisters and their peers, and of Equestria and of the Elements of Harmony.''
* ''Pairing(s)'': Luna/OC is hinted at, but never confirmed.
[=[[reviews:OfTheTimeBefore]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-order-from-chaos.html Order From Chaos]] by Twilight Snarkle
* Recommended by {{Tropers/j03b0b0fd00m}} and the {{@/AceOfScarabs}}
* ''Synopsis'': Dr. Ivo Robotnik, utterly tired of his constant battles with Sonic, decides to just give up and live out the rest of his life in a retirement of quiet solitude. When he finds himself in Equestria... Well, spoilers abound.
** Yes, I know, it's a Sonic crossover, but it truly is a beautiful story. It's more of a villain-redemption story, and isn't at all what you would expect.
** AceOfScarabs: Put any misgivings you have about the FanDumb around Sonic and just read it. It tells of the rebirth of the Doctor into a better being, released from the madness of a life spent in pursuit of total domination.
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=OrderFromChaos Review here]]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7531678/1/Ponies_One_Half Ponies One Half]] by Emma Iveli
* Recommended by {{@/DrTempo}}
* ''Synopsis'': From FF.Net: "Thanks to a teleportation accident, Twilight and her friends are stuck in another universe, not only that but the first thing that happens to them is that they get cursed. And that's least weird thing that happens to them." This is only the second ever [=FiM=]/Ranma crossover; the plot may be basic, but ForWantofANail, among other things, kicks in from the start.
* ''Note'': Now has a "director's cut" version in [=FIMFiction.Net=] [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8814/Ponies-One-Half here]], with {{@/Nightelf37}} as a beta reader.
[=[[reviews:PoniesOneHalf]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-poisoned-sugar.html Poisoned Sugar]] by [=LordOfTheWrongs=]
* Recommended by Sanwire, Tropers/SNobleJr
* ''Synopsis'': A Series/DoctorWho crossover fic. The Doctor is understandably upset when he mistakenly lands in Equestria, but he quickly realizes it isn't chance that brought him there. The universe is wounded, and Nightmare Moon was only the tip of the iceberg.
[=[[reviews:PoisonedSugar]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/12/story-rummy-business-of-old-blooey.html The Rummy Business of Old Blooey]] by Cloud Wander
* Recommended by {{@/JakesBrain}}
* ''Synopsis'': From Equestria Daily: "If you will permit me, sir: on the eve of the Grand Galloping Gala, one of Mr. Barney Trotter's acquaintances has become entangled in a most ill-advised romantic situation. To extricate himself from this unfortunate predicament, this friend has sought out Mr. Trotter's invaluable assistance, and even accepted some small suggestions from Mr. Trotter's valet, Cheese. Given the delicacy of the matter, it is feared that, if all precautionary steps are not carefully taken, a farce may ensue." In other words: ''My Little Pony'' meets (a very thinly disguised) JeevesAndWooster.

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7459545/1/Sailor_Ponies Sailor Ponies]] by Emma Iveli
* Recommended by {{@/DrTempo}}
* ''Synopsis'': From FF.Net: "[=FiM=] AU. An evil force from 1,000 years ago has returned, Princess Luna has Twilight and the others become a new force of justice, the Sailor Guardians! With the powers of the planets of their side they be able to defeat this evil?" Has Emma's trademark humor, while throwing in some surprises along the way!
[=[[reviews:SailorPonies]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-slender-mane.html Slender Mane]] by Chicken Vortex
* Recommended by {{Tropers/JamesEM73}}
* ''Synopsis'': After Twilight visits the Everfree forest, someone (or something) follows her out!
[=[[reviews:SlenderMane]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-ponies.html So Long And Thanks For All The Ponies]] by Sir Ginger
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Zarpaulus}} and Tropers/{{j03b0b0fd00m}}
* ''Synopsis'': Turns out Pinkie Pie really did grow up on a rock farm, on a planet just a teensy bit away from Betelgeuse.
[=[[reviews:SoLongAndThanksForAllThePonies]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/20025/A-Stranger-In-Ponyville A Stranger in Ponyville]] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Brony_Fife Brony Fife]]
* Recommended by pickadish
* ''Synopsis'': A crossover with notorious Internet lolcow Chris-Chan, as written in the style of H. G. Wells... at least, at first. Basically, the situation becomes more and more surreal until the very fate of Ponyville hangs in the balance...
[=[[reviews:AStrangerInPonyville]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7344066/1/Soul_of_a_Dragon Soul of a Dragon]] by Emma Iveli
* Recommended by DrTempo
* ''Synopsis'': From FF.Net: "AU, [=FiM=]. Harry dies after his final fight with Voldemort and is reincarnated as a certain purple dragon. Years later Harry's friends show up in Ponyville looking for a new life. Can they have it or will Voldemort find them?" a Completed fic, and has a unique plot. Expect shockers aplenty!
[=[[reviews:SoulOfADragon]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7051356/1/Stargate_Equestria Stargate Equestria: Connection]] by Bosstone
* Recommended by PowermailDoomguy, CCharmanderK, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/Ardashir
* ''Synopsis'': Doctor Jackson messes up a symbol while dialing Earth and sends the [[StargateSG1 SG-1]] team to the land of Equestria, where they mingle with the local 'wildlife' while pursuing suspicions of an awakening Goa'uld lord.
[=[[reviews:StargateEquestriaConnection]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-study-in-rainbows.html A Study In Rainbows (b/w The Hound of Ponyville)]] by Thanqol
* Recommended by Joanassie
* ''Synopsis'': Returning from Zebrica, Rainbow Dash finds her lot cast in with the brilliant and eccentric detective Rarity, as they unravel a crime most foul. Starring Rainbow Dash as Watson, Rarity as Holmes and Fluttershy as Lestrade.
[=[[reviews:AStudyInRainbows]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/7526/Sweetie%27s-Mansion Sweetie's Mansion]] by Moon Shooter
* Recommended by Tropers/KingSonnDeeDoo
* ''Synopsis'': (from FIM Fiction): "When [[LuigisMansion a mansion appears out of nowhere in the outskirts of town]], The Mane 6 are all invited to a housewarming by Specter Yield, the owner of the strange mansion. Hours after they leave to attend the party, the Cutie Mark Crusaders find themselves in this mansion. Eventually, Sweetie Belle finds herself alone in this massive mansion, trying to save her friends, and discovering the truth behind this haunted mansion. Will she be able to rescue her friends... and possibly all of Equestria from the ghostly presence?
[=[[reviews: Sweetie'sMansion]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-tales-of-harmony.html Tales of Harmony]] by StarwindDood
* Recommended by Tropers/Kytseo
* ''Synopsis'': (from Equestria Daily) Fan-fiction that will show you the harmony found in our hearts!\\
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The fate of Equestria will be decided not by the madness of battle, but by the harmony between each other...\\
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Twilight, a student from Canterlot, and her dragon companion, Spike, find themselves caught in a mission to find the elements of harmony to stop the the crazed mare, Nightmare Moon. Equestria is not a land of love and tolerance, but a land that has been ravaged by racial conflict, sudden earthquakes, and the shadows within a pony's heart. Only with friends can Twilight find the strength to stop Nightmare Moon.\\
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To save Equestria, Twilight will have to prevail against power-hungry ponies and those who would wish to stop the gathering of the elements of harmony. Honesty, Laughter, Kindness, Generosity, Loyalty, and Magic. Are these strong enough to fight the wicked?
[=[[reviews: TalesOfHarmony]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8855/Not-the-Afterlife-I-Signed-Up-For Not the Afterlife I Signed Up For]] by inoeitall
* Recommended by Tropers/DynamicDragon
* Synopsis: Usually when you are killed, you die. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. Usually those exceptions don't end up in a world full of colorful talking ponies with 3 other people from random points of Earth's history, but hey, I can't complain too much. Now if we can just figure out what happened, how we ended up in Equestria, and who is responsible for this mix up...
* Comments: A hilarious "humans in Equestria" fic, with witty narration and a strong sense of mystery.


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/01/story-three-hooves.html The Three Hooves]] by Paleo Prints
* Recommended by Kytseo
* ''Synopsis'': 'John Smith' has settled in Ponyville with his wife and two daughters for many peaceful years. When the TARDIS gets a temporal distress call, Doctor Whooves and his family find themselves lost in time. Now Derpy must contend with not only monsters and maniacs, but future and past versions of her own husband!
[=[[reviews: TheThreeHooves]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-truth-about-pinkie-pie.html The Truth About Pinkie Pie]] by Batty Gloom
* Recommended by [=dGalloway=], Tropers/AckSed, AgentS7
* ''Synopsis'': The gang confronts Pinkie Pie about her [[OffscreenTeleportation ability to appear anywhere she wants]] and [[BreakingTheFourthWall talking to thin air.]] Pinkie finally tells them where she really came from, and it all began at WarnerBros in the 1930s...
[=[[reviews:TheTruthAboutPinkiePie]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-twilight-october.html Twilight October]] by [=uSea=]
* Recommended by Banichi, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/MadCormorant
* ''Synopsis'': Fun and games at a sleepover. [[spoiler: Twilight Sparkle as Marko Ramius. Fluttershy as a Rescue Helicopter. Cutiemark Crusaders as Cosmonauts.]]
[=[[reviews:TwilightOctober]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7360739/1/ Waking Nightmares]] by Jonathan "[=KnightMysterio=]" Spires
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Conchshellthegeek7}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Luna's nightmares herald the arrival of [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 nine warriors from another world]], who have unwillingly been turned into ponies by the force that brought them there. Why were they transported to Equestria? And what is the horror that haunts Princess Celestia?"
** Can also be found [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1990 here]].
[=[[reviews:WakingNightmares]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7058194/1/Friendship_is_the_Key Friendship is the Key]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2962916/appendingfic appendingfic]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Animenutcase}}
* ''Synopsis'': "When dark clouds gather over Equestria, it's up to Twilight Sparkle and her friends to [[KingdomHearts explore other worlds, face tests of their virtue, and save everypony from darkness]]."
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsTheKey]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7222032/1/My_Little_Phinny_Ferbship_Is_Magic My Little Phinny: Ferbship is Magic]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2850517/Bpendragon Bpendragon]]
* Recommended by Tropers/CabbitGirlEmi
* ''Synopsis'': "A crossover between Phineas and Ferb and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The boys build a portal to Equestria and adventures occur in both worlds."
[=[[reviews:MyLittlePhinnyFerbshipIsMagic]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-dresden-fillies-strange-friends.html The Dresden Fillies]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3234918/psychicscubadiver psychicscubadiver]]
* Reccomended by Tropers/{{Peteman}}, 7grayjay7, omegaman
* ''Synopsis'': Narrowly escaping from the Nevernever to a realm that does not involve getting eaten by a hundred demon monkeys, Harry Dresden finds himself in a cutesy SugarBowl that is is rife with environmental magic. He reacts to the situation about as much as you can expect (namely, by actively suppressing the urge to pick up the adorable locals and squeeze them like some manic five-year old girl). And the local population is not exactly sure what to make of this giant, bipedal creature that claims to be from another world, and by any accounts, is probably one of the most dangerous creatures they'll ever meet.
* Now has [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7893489/1/The_Dresden_Fillies_False_Masks a sequel.]]
[=[[reviews:TheDresdenFillies]]=]


[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-number-12.html 12]] by Squeak
* Recommended by {{Tropers/whome1}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/{{j03b0b0fd00m}}, SithkingZero
* ''Synopsis'': A [[Series/DoctorWho mysterious blue box]] suddenly crashes into Twilight's library, causing much uproar in Ponyville. From this strange box comes an eccentric brown stallion sporting an hour-glass cutie mark and a sharp wit. However, following the introduction of My Little Timelord it is made apparent that [[ShoutOut he was not alone]] in his discovery of Equestria as [[Recap/DoctorWhoNSS3E10Blink three ominous statues]] descend from on high. Soon Twilight, Pinkie, Spike, and The Doctor find themselves battling these denizens of the Abstract Plane for the future of Equestria and, quite possibly, the entire MLP universe!
** Has two alternate universe sequels: First is his own work, Traveler, which is about the Doctor and Twilight going to a dark, depressing future, and other is the Audio Drama series ''DoctorWhoovesAdventures'', which is headed by him. As of this writing, the two are not intersecting, and are not in continuity with one another. Check out Doctor Whooves Adventures [[https://ponyinaboxproductions.wordpress.com/ at Pony In A Box Production's blog, here,]] or at their trope page.
[=[[reviews:12]]=]


[[http://sailorvulpix.deviantart.com/art/Friendship-is-Magic-214333086 Friendship Is Magic]] by [[http://sailorvulpix.deviantart.com sailorvulpix]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Crossover with ''KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep''. In what this troper could only assume takes place in a sort-of [[AlternateUniverse AU]], where Terra, Ven, and Aqua meet each other again in Equestria before heading for the Keyblade Graveyard to confront Master Xehanort and Vanitas.
[=[[reviews:FriendshipIsMagic]]=]


[[http://bladesquall.deviantart.com/gallery/29535894 PonyCraft: Friends of Equestria]] by [[http://bladesquall.deviantart.com BladeSquall]] (alternate link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7043707/1/PonyCraft_Friends_of_Equestria here]])
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Crossover with ''StarCraftII''. Takes place after ''Friendship is Magic'''s Season 1 and the ''Wings of Liberty'' campaign [[hottip:*:where Raynor sided with Ariel Hanson over Selendis at Haven, sided with Tosh over Nova at New Folsom, broadcasted Arcturus Mengsk's war crimes on Tarsonis to defeat the Confederacy, completed the secret mission at Castanar (concerning the hybrids), and finished 'reading' the ihan crystal Zeratul handed him.]] but before ''Heart of the Swarm''.. When aliens (Terrans, so far, but the other races will come soon) arrive in Equestria, Twilight Sparkle and her friends must join forces with Jim Raynor to prevent her world's destruction.
* ''Note:'' Unlike most ''MyLittlePony'' crossovers, as the author puts it, "No species transformations will happen, as that would be too confusing for both the ponies who really are ponies, and those who'd get transformed.". Also, there may be 'notes' similar to those seen in the ''StarCraft'' games which might interfere with the story flow. The alternate link has further progress, but the main link has added stuff not seen in the alternate.
[=[[reviews:PonyCraftFriendsOfEquestria]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7097246/1/My_Little_Program_Friendship_is_Perfection My Little Program: Friendship is Perfection]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1062479/GoesKaboom GoesKaboom]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Crossover with ''Film/TRONLegacy''. Twilight Sparkle's new teleportation spell fails and the ponies find themselves in a world unlike anything they've ever seen. What's with these strange bipedal things and shiny lights? I don't think we're in Equestria anymore! Oneshot.
[=[[reviews:MyLittleProgramFriendshipIsPerfection]]=]


[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7144846/1/Ed_Edd_n_Pony Ed, Edd, 'n Pony]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2113928/Cannox Cannox]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': After a spell gone awry, Twilight Sparkle comes face to face with three very special people: [[EdEddNEddy the Eds]]! What fate befalls our three Eds in Equestria, and can the Elements of Harmony possibly cope with the Masters of Discord themselves?
* ''Note:'' Judging by the publish date, it seems to take place before Season 2 of ''Friendship Is Magic'', so the author probably didn't mean any reference to the villain [[RealityWarper Discord]].
[=[[reviews:{{Ed, Edd, 'n Pony}}]]=]


''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/substitute-harmony-update-chapter-5.html Substitute Harmony]]'' by Blayze Kohime
* Recommended by 45xxx, Tropers/{{j03b0b0fd00m}}
* ''Synopsis'': When [[MyLittlePony strange ponies]] from another world suddenly pony-nap all her friends, Pinkie Pie must find a way to defeat their master all on her own. Blamed for the crime herself, she has no help from Celestia and just about every pony in Ponyville is convinced that she's finally cracked. Who can she possibly find to fill in for the other elements to defeat the ancient evil behind it all?
* [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/reviews.php?target_group=Fanfic&target_title=SubstituteHarmony Review here]]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/4959/Name%27s-Ellis Name's Ellis]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/MAGO5 MAGO5]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}, Tropers/{{Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': Applejack finds a [[Left4Dead2 strange visitor]] in her apple orchard one day, with even stranger stories to tell.
[=[[reviews:Name's Ellis]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8933/Rorschach-in-Equestria Rorschach in Equestria]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Ex-Nihilos Ex-Nihilos]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Instead of being killed in the cold Antarctic by Dr. Manhattan, [[{{Watchmen}} Rorschach]] finds himself rematerialized in a strange new, pony-filled world. He finds himself drawn into the lives of the ponies of Ponyville but some ponies fear that this sociopath will bring danger and darkness to an otherwise peaceful existence. Will the mane 6 help Walter Kovac find peace within himself, or will he bring them all down with him in his cold views of reality and existence?
[=[[reviews:Rorschach In Equestria]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/10396/Lyra%27s-Pyro-Predicament- Lyra's Pyro Predicament]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Darrtaa Darrtaa]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': When a mishap causes two para-dimensional weapons to collide with one another, RED Team's Pyro is sent flying from the ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' universe into the alternate universe of ''MyLittlePony'', where he is almost instantly discovered by Lyra, who shelters him in her home. \\
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Having him hidden in her small townhouse isn't easy; keeping him from setting things on fire, teaching him that not every cart that passes by is cause for alarm, and that blue ponies are not something to be suspicious of. \\
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However, with Nightmare Night soon approaching, Princess Luna feels that there may be something more sinister riding on the coat tails of Pyro's grand entrance; the first human to ever set foot in Equestria some thousand years ago...
[=[[reviews:Lyra's Pyro Predicament]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/11438/My-Little-Naruto%3A-Friendship-is--WHERE-AM-I%21%3F My Little Naruto: Friendship is--WHERE AM I!!?]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/DragonLS DragonLS]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': {{Naruto}}'s life has been taken, and is given a second chance at life due to certain circumstances... However, what he didn't realize, is that he would be living in a world of ponies and magic, not in his own world. Will Naruto learn to put his past life behind, and accept his new life? Or will he go insane, stab himself in the head, squat down sucking his thumb, and yelling for his mommy? Let's find out!
* ''Notes'': Takes place [[NarutoShippuden post-]]TimeSkip, but before his meeting up with Sai. Gets slow in the beginning, but comes up to speed in the second chapter.
[=[[reviews:My Little Naruto: Friendship is--WHERE AM I]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8935/Super-Equestria Super Equestria]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/PonyofTacos PonyofTacos]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': [[{{Metroid}} Samus Aran]] is on the run. The Federation has branded her a traitor. Now with only her gunship and recently acquired abilities, she must escape. Her escape lead her to crash land in Equestria. Unknowingly she will disrupt all life of everypony there. Focuses on Samus (of course), the Mane Six, ''and Lyra''.
[=[[reviews:SuperEquestria]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/9108/The-Stars%2C-the-Seal%2C-and-the-Kraken The Stars, the Seal, and the Kraken]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/CLAVDIVS%20CAESAR CLAVDIVS CAESAR]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': An [[CthulhuMythos ancient evil]] escapes from its prison... A familiar story for the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, but against a threat even older and more alien than Discord, victory will be no simple thing. Even so, with friends rallying to their aid and a former rival fighting by their side, in this strange aeon even death may die.
[=[[reviews:TheStarsTheSealAndTheKraken]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5631/Mario-%26amp%3B-Luigi%3A-Of-Ponies-and-Plumbers Mario & Luigi: Of Ponies and Plumbers]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/EverSoNitro EverSoNitro]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': [[uperMarioBros Princess Peach Toadstool of the Mushroom Kingdom]] has come to Equestria on important diplomatic business, bringing with her the superstars of the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and Luigi. But, when Discord is released, and aids Bowser's forces in invading Equestria and kidnapping Peach, Celestia, and Luna, Twilight and her friends must work together with Mario and Luigi on an adventure spanning two kingdoms, to rescue the princesses, defeat Bowser and Discord, and return Equestria and the Mushroom Kingdom to their former glory.
[=[[reviews:MarioAndLuigiOfPoniesAndPlumbers]]=]


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/7397/Doctor-Whooves-and-the-Other-Doctor Doctor Whooves and the Other Doctor]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/hasbrohoof hasbrohoof]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* ''Synopsis'': Not your typical Doctor Whooves fanfic. A series of events cause the TARDIS to blast into a dimension populated by ponies and crashes. While waiting for the TARDIS to repair itself, The Doctor runs across a certain brown stallion, whom he will discover is a reflection of himself in more ways than one. But even after The Doctor was gone, his mere presence created a ripple that would awaken an ancient being. Continued in the sequel [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/15733/Doctor-Whooves-and-the-Sea-of-Dreams Doctor Whooves and the Sea of Dreams]].
[=[[reviews:Doctor Whooves and the Other Doctor]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/11410/ Whip and Wing]]'' by Fernin
* Recommended by Eegah, Tropers/{{Poptard}}
* ''Synopsis'': Daring Do's latest race for an artifact against Ahuizotl results in her meeting her match from another universe: {{Indiana Jones}}.
** Now with [[Fanfic/WhipAndWing its own page]]

''[[http://steeveleeii.deviantart.com/art/Invader-Zim-MLP-FIM-crossover-fic-Idea-288647463 Zim Invades Equestria]]'' by SteeveLeeII
* Recommended by G0vnah, Tropers/{{G0vnah}}
* ''Synopsis'': What will happen when everyone's least favorite [[InvaderZim Invader]] stumbles into the world of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Horrible things. Horribly funny things. It's only a plot outline, but might as well be a fanfic, with how it reads. It does switch tense occasionally, but aside from that it's not a bad fic outline. Worth a read.
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[[/folder]]

[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
[[WMG:[[{{Shipping}} Shipping Fics]]]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2365/Allegrezza Allegrezza]]'' by "[=CoffeeGrunt=]"

* Recommended by: {{Tropers/Preda}}, [[http://www.youtube.com/user/psychgoth The Bagpipe Brony]], and pretty much anyone who has read it, ever.
* Pairing: Octavia/Vinyl Scratch
* ''Synopsis'': Octavia, Canterlot's foremost musician, finds herself in a less-that-dignified night club looking for a drink after her usual place alters its schedule. After her love of whiskey gets the better of her, a certain white unicorn DJ takes her home for the night.
* Along with ''{{Fanfic/The Vinyl Scratch Tapes}}'', this massive fic is the biggest thing written about Vinyl and Octavia, both in terms of size and popularity. Having multiple pieces of fan-art and fan-music dedicated to it, it's one of the brony community's finer achievements. If you're going to read ''anything'' from this list, read this one.


''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/867/Apples%27n%27Wrenches Apple N' Wrenches]]'' by "The Write Bros."

* Recommended by: Tropers/KentuckyTroper1990 , {{Tropers/Kipperonthefloor}}
* Pairing: Applejack/Male OC
* ''Synopsis'': Sweet Apple Acres has a small problem, and only the town repair shop has the means to fix it. However the Apple family gets a lot more than what they asked for when an old friend of Applejack returns to lend a helping hoof.

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-arddun-lleuad.html Arddun Lleuad]]'' by Pride
* Recommended by @/{{Korodzik}}
* ''Pairings'': Male human OC/Luna
* ''Synopsis'': A "human in Equestria fic". Where the protagonist and Luna fall in love. Yes, it is BetterThanItSounds. In other words, it's a story of one Chester, dropped into an odd fairy-tale world, who eventually finds somepony who needs him and loves him. Then things get sour. See you in the sequel!
* ''Comments'': The premise may seem unappealing, but this is a really excellent work of literature, with great writing (worth checking out for this alone), and averting the typical obnoxious, psychologically improbable protagonist. It succeeds at making you feel a strong emotion or two. On the other hand, it ''is'' primarily about ''[[{{Squick}} a human and a horse in love]]'', and while nothing explicit ever happens, the descriptions of their contacts are sensual enough to make one uncomfortable under the collar.
[=[[reviews:ArddunLleuad]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-arddun-lleuad.html Arddun Lleuad 2: Chwe Goleadau - Six Lights]]'' by Pride
* Recommended by @/{{Korodzik}}
* ''Pairings'': Male human OC/Luna
* ''Synopsis'': [[CaptainObvious The sequel to the above]], it's an epic adventure/horror/romance story. Luna and Chester face a horrendous manipulative villain, who is threatening Equestria [[spoiler:and eventually everything else]] with something far worse than mere conquest.
* ''Comments:'' Like its predecessor, it's quite a stellar piece of literature (and it's just the ''draft version''; had the author had time to polish it before he decided to leave the fandom, it might have been one of the best-looking fanfics ever written.) However, be warned - it is very grimdark, and halfway through turns into essentially an endless stream of TearJerker and NightmareFuel. Also, there are still sensual descriptions of the (still non-explicit) romantic contacts, which might make you uneasy.
[=[[reviews:ChweGoleadau]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-black-and-white.html Black & White]]'' by Melionos
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Calnos}}
* Pairing: Lyra/Octavia. [[spoiler:[[OneTruePairing LyraBon is still in this]], though, but this story is about Octavia.]]
* ''Synopsis'': Shortly after her lyre is desecrated by magically altered parasprites, an irritated Lyra receives a package from a pony she hasn't heard from in years. And if the contents are anything to judge by, that pony misses her very much...
[=[[reviews:BlackAndWhite]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-butterflies-and-apple-pies.html Butterflies and Apple Pies]] by Adrian Brony
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Exarian}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Applejack has always derived her strength from her family, and Fluttershy has long derived hers from Applejack. Everypony involved learns a little bit about friendship and romance when the two mares fall for each other."
* ''Pairings'': Fluttershy/Applejack
[=[[reviews:ButterfliesAndApplePies]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-catching-rainbows_17.html Catching Rainbows]] by Phoe
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Oleetar}}
* ''Synopsis'': "A night spent whiled away in awkward pleasures has two pegasus ponies struggling to understand what they want to come of it."
* ''Pairings'': Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash
[=[[reviews:CatchingRainbows]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1530/Childhood-Toys Childhood Toys]] by Chatelier
* Reccomended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': "Something little can end up meaning so much to a pony, just as one little moment can lead to a whole new situation. Big Macintosh and Twilight Sparkle realize that, all thanks to a little doll. "
* ''Pairings'': Twilight/Big Mac
[=[[reviews:ChildhoodToys]]=]

''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jH-n2GY5WAbec4hItcdA9Ylg9JFLVK_TpOxTs5zAHRg/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CIG05LwN# Cinnamon and Sugar]]'' by Northland Pony
* Recommended by @/{{KonaKonaFan}}
* Pairings: Soarin'/Rainbow Dash
* ''Synopsis'': Soarin' starts training Rainbow Dash for team flying while he's in Ponyville.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7281053/1/The_Combinatorics_Project The Combinatorics Project]]'' by Ringcaat
* Recommended by @/{{Meneth}}
* ''Pairings'': Every possible Mane 6 pairing.
* ''Synopsis'': Six ponies. Fifteen combinations. Five alternate universes. Let's get this ship sailing!
* [[spoiler: BreakingTheFourthWall: Taken UpToEleven by Twilight in chapter 5. She researches Pinkie Pie's ability to sense the fourth wall. She constructs a MagiTek machine that breaks the ''fifth'' wall: a window into TheMultiverse. [[SerialEscalation Things get crazier]] from there.]]
[=[[reviews: TheCombinatoricsProject]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-claro-de-luna.html Claro De Luna]]'' by James Corck
* Recommend by Pichu
* Pairing: Octavia/Luna
* ''Synopsis'': Princess Luna experiences love at first sight during a concert in Canterlot, as she is struck by the talent and beauty of the main cellist, Octavia. How does love endure when you can't age and your loved one can?
** Warning: A Lime scene, and a few mentions of sexuality, but it's nothing much and is all in the second part.
[=[[reviews:ClaroDeLuna]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-composure.html Composure]]'' By Varanus
* Recommended by Tropers/CommandoDude
* Pairing: Twilight Sparkle/Celestia
* ''Synopsis'': We all wear a mask called composure, beneath which hides a heart that twists with guilt and hidden feelings. Regal as she is, Princess Celestia is no exception. What might be revealed should circumstances cause this mask to slip - or break?
[=[[reviews:Composure]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7734252/1/bCrystal_b_bDreams_b Crystal Dreams]]'' By Rainbow Leaves
* Recommended by Tropers/LukasAricona
* Pairing: Rainbow Dash/Spitfire/Soarin (not love triangle scenario)
* ''Synopsis'': How can one little crystal cause Rainbow Dash so many problems?
* Comments: This is a well written story, however, the actual shipping only begins to appear near the end, and is completely involved in the sequels.
[=[[reviews:Crystal Dreams]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/11/story-dance-til-were-high.html Dance 'Til We're High]]'' by Present Perfect
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* Pairings: [[spoiler: Twilight/Rainbow Dash]]
* ''Synopsis'': It's five years since she first met them, and most of Twilight Sparkle's friends have found love, leaving her feeling left out and unwanted. The Winter's Eve Ball promises a magical night of mystique and romantic wonder, but will Twilight's romantic notions get the best of her? (Based on the song by the Fireman.)
[=[[reviews:DanceTilWereHigh]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6962991/1/Do_You_Really_Want_to_Know Do You Really Want To Know]]'' by Friendly Uncle.
* Recommended by {{Qaianna}}, Pichu, Tropers/PinkieP, Tropers/SNobleJr
* Pairing: Incidental, and spoilerific, but LesYay. And NOT Twilight/Celestia.
* ''Synopsis'': 'Princess Celestia always loves to hear from Twilight Sparkle, but this time she's shared just a bit too much. The problem is, Twilight doesn't know what the hay she's talking about.' (Synopsis and link are to fanfiction.net posting.)
[=[[reviews:DoYouReallyWantToKnow]]=]

''[[http://darkvoxis.deviantart.com/gallery/29635597#/d3d7aqr Forbidden Love]]'' by [[http://darkvoxis.deviantart.com/ DarkVoxis]]
* Recommended by Kytseo
* ''Pairings'': [[ToyShip SpikeBloom]], [[spoiler: [[{{Shotacon}} Spike/Moon Dancer]] [[PrecociousCrush (sorta)]] in the backstory]]
* ''Synopsis'': Spike and Applebloom are bored out of their skulls with their daily routines (Spike cleaning up after Twilight and Applejack forcing Applebloom to stay at home with big Macintosh babysitting her for her own safety). Having enough of it, each decide to make a break for it and, of course, bump into each other. One not-date later, they each develop feelings for each other (then a part of Spike's past comes haunting him).
[=[[reviews:ForbiddenLove]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-get-along-home.html Get Along Home]]'' by no space
* Recommended by {{Tropers/SkarmoryThePG}}
* ''Pairing'': Ditzy Doo [[hottip:*: [[FanNickname Derpy Hooves]] ]]/Big Macintosh
* ''Synopsis'': 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.
[=[[reviews:GetAlongHome]]=]

[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6848261/1/In_The_Rain In the Rain]] by Ebon Mane
* Recommended by [[TokoWH TokoWH]]
* ''Pairing'': Rainbow Dash/Twilight
* ''Synopsis'': 'Rainbow Dash crashes into an impromptu sleepover at Twilight Sparkle's library, but why is the unicorn acting so strangely?'
[=[[reviews:InTheRain]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-its-always-sunny-in-fillydelphia.html#comments It's Always Sunny in Fillydelphia]]'' by Bobcat
* Recomended by {{Tropers/Poptard}}, Tropers/SNobleJr, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': When Applejack goes with Rainbow Dash on a trip to Fillydelphia, she learns that life doesn't always go according to plan... and that can lead to something better.
* ''Pairings'': Applejack/Soarin
[=[[reviews:ItsAlwaysSunnyInFillydelphia]]=]
* Sequel: ''[[http://bobcat2011.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d46dhjj Semper Fidelis]]''
[=[[reviews:SemperFidelis]]=]

''[[http://averystrange.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3lbhsk Kindness's Reward]]'' by AVeryStrange
* Recommended by MeatWisdom and Pichu
* ''Pairings'': Fluttershy/Trixie
* ''Synopsis'': Fluttershy is asked by Zecora to investigate some of her potion ingredients being stolen, in case it was an animal. What they find is that it was a pony named Trixie, near dead from starvation by getting lost in the Everfree Forest. What follows are the events of Fluttershy nursing her back to health, a look in the mirror regarding her behavior, and yes, shipping.
[=[[reviews:KindesssReward]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2851/Like-Fine-Wine Like Fine Wine]]'' by [=SleeplessBrony=]
* Recommended by @/{{Ospero}}, Tropers/{{j03b0b0fd00m}}, @/MadCormorant
* ''Pairings'': Rarity/Spike, with a passing reference to [[spoiler:Twilight/Cheerilee]].
* ''Synopsis'': Set several decades after the series. Rarity is a successful designer - and quite alone. Until the rather unexpected return of an old friend.
* ''Comments'': Warning, this is a clopfic, and a ''very'' explicit one at that. But anyone looking for PornWithoutPlot should go elsewhere - the fic is by the same author as {{Fanfic/Romance Reports}} (see above).
[=[[reviews:LikeFineWine]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-melting-pot.html The Melting Pot]] by KatalusTalrius
* Recommended by Yahooeny, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': "Ponyville would be so boring without your favorite six ponies (and Spike) there to spice things up, right? WRONG. It's like taking the blueberries out of a muffin; you've still got a delicious muffin, now it's just a different flavor."
* ''Pairings'': Lyra and Bon-Bon, Derpy/Ditzy and Dr. Whooves, Caramel and Cloudkicker, Big Macintosh and Lotus Petal, there's probably some more I've forgotten.
[=[[reviews:TheMeltingPot]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-merely-mare.html Merely a Mare]]. by Ebon Mane.
* Recommended by Antiguo.
* ''Pairing'': Applejack/Luna, Twilight Sparkle/Celestia
* ''Synopsis'': Luna has returned to Equestria, but she is as cold and distant as the moon that held her captive. Celestia broods on her throne, regretting mistakes made and prices paid. Twilight Sparkle contemplates betrayal, and as her faith drains away, bitterness takes its place. And in the darkness, a relic of an ancient tragedy watches, his life consumed by greivances that he can neither remember nor forget. Betrayed and betrayers all, four ponies in need of a redemption that only one seeks. Will Honesty be enough to save them? Can one hoof, extended in trust and forgiveness, mend four wounded hearts?
[=[[reviews:MerelyAMare]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/917/1/The-Most-Powerful-Magic/ The Most Powerful Magic]] by [=FicFicPonyFic=]
* Recommended by Tropers/CharginChuck
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle finds that a certain Pink Pony has suddenly gone off her rocker. What could be the reason, and why?
* ''Pairings'': Pinkie/Twilight
[=[[reviews:TheMostPowerfulMagic]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-my-first-party.html My First Party]] by [=ScyStorm=]
* Recommended by Tropers/Firerush
* ''Synopsis'': Pinkie Pie is haunted by feelings of self-hatred, stemming from the day she left her family to be on her own. Never wanting to see her best friend in a crazed state of distress again, Rainbow Dash resolves to reconnect her with her estranged family and bring an end to the personal demons once and for all.
* ''Pairings'': Pinkie/Rainbow Dash
[=[[reviews:MyFirstParty]]=]


''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6959475/1/My_Little_Pony_Alcohol_is_Magic My Little Pony: Alcohol is Magic]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7043116/1/My_Little_Pony_Life_is_Magic My Little Pony: Life is Magic]]'' by Pennman28
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Wiseman288}}
* ''Synopsis'':
** ''Alcohol is Magic'' Pennmans first official story. Twilight Sparkle and the Mane Cast are whisked away to a night club by Pinkie Pie leading to major shenanagins later in the night and the following morning.
** ''Life is Magic'' The sequel to ''Alchohol is Magic''. Follows the mane cast in dealing with the events from the first story and other adventures that arise.
[=[[reviews:MyLittlePonyAlcoholIsMagic]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/02/story-my-little-time-lord.html My Little Time Lord]]'' by Victorian Hellsly
* Recommended by @/{{Rytex}}
* ''Pairing'': Ditzy Doo/Derpy Hooves and Doctor Whoof/Whooves
* ''Synopsis'': The Doctor enters Equestria as a pony, but with him come the Daleks and Cybermen. The battles are long and hard, but even after they are defeated, Ditzy, the Doctor, and all of Equestria will never be the same.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7373936/1/My_Time_Among_Clothes_Hangers My Time Among Clothes Hangers]]'' by Kegisak
* Recommended by @/{{WeirdKev27}}
* '' Pairings'': [[spoiler: Pokey/Ace]]
* ''Synopsis'': After being dumped by the latest in a long line of bad marefirends, Pokey is beginning to wonder if he'll ever find the right mare for him. He never once thought that he wasn't looking for a mare after all.


''[[http://buttersc0tchsundae.deviantart.com/art/The-Night-Fluttershy-Exploded-198400337 The Night Fluttershy Exploded]]'' by [=Buttersc0tchSundae=]
* Recommended by [=SuddenFrost=], Tropers/PinkieP
* ''Synopsis'': When Twilight tells Fluttershy about moonflowers, the rarest of all flowers in Equestria, the Pegasus pony goes on a perilous journey to find them. But when she also encounters Luna, the mysterious Princess of the Moon, she discovers that some things are worth conquering your fears for.
* ''Pairings'': Fluttershy/Luna
[=[[reviews:TheNightFluttershyExploded]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-off-edge-of-map.html Off the Edge Of The Map]]'' by Daetrin
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Solarn}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}, atrasicarius, Tropers/{{Teral}}
* ''Synopsis'': When Rainbow Dash's newest trick backfires spectacularly, she and Fluttershy find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere. Together, they'll have to survive and find their way back to Equestria and Ponyville...no matter how far the journey.
* ''Pairings'': Slight Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash
[=[[reviews:OffTheEdgeOfTheMap]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-of-mares-and-magic.html Of Mares And Magic]]'' by [=GanonFLCL=]
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Redhead64}}
* ''Synopsis'': Trixie, ashamed at being upstaged by Twilight Sparkle, seeks to regain respect in the eyes of the only person who matters - herself. But she may soon learn that she cares about the opinion of someone else...
* ''Pairings'': Trixie/Twilight (also contains Dash/Pinkie, Fluttershy/Derpy, Lyra/Bonbon, and Vinyl/Octavia, but those aren't important to the plot).
[=[[reviews:OfMaresAndMagic]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/story-once-bitten-twice-shy.html Once Bitten, Twice Shy]]'' by Wynneception
* Recommended by {{Tropers/ABNDT}}, {{Tropers/HeinousActsZX}}
* ''Synopsis'': What happens when you take two socially awkward ponies, add the nerves of being in love for the first time, send them out on a date together, then throw in their meddling friends for good measure? You get this story, that's what.
* ''Pairings'': Twilight Sparkle/Fluttershy
[=[[reviews:OnceBittenTwiceShy]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/03/story-out-in-cold.html Out in the Cold]]'' by EsperDerek
* Recommended by {{Tropers/TurboJ}}, {{Tropers/Alexlayer}}, Tropers/{{Andyroid}}
* ''Synopsis'': Struggling to survive after her hasty retreat from Ponyville, Trixie must return and confront those who humiliated her, all while battling her inner demons and attractions. A series of 4 stories.
* ''Pairings'': Trixie/Twilight
[=[[reviews:OutInTheCold]]=]

''[[http://bookman230.deviantart.com/art/Pacing-of-My-Heart-Chapter-1-210275124?q=boost%3Apopular%20appledash&qo=35 Pacing of My Heart]]'' by Bookman230
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Fawfulster}}
* ''Synopsis'': Applejack loves Rainbow Dash, but does she love her back? What if everyone finds out? A series of 4 stories.
* ''Pairings'': Applejack/Rainbow Dash
[=[[reviews:PacingOfMyHeart]]=]

''[[http://harp-s-ong.deviantart.com/art/Pink-Ladies-and-Sour-Apples-P1-216899638 Pink Ladies and Sour Apples]]'' by Harp-s-ong (has a [[http://harp-s-ong.deviantart.com/art/Pink-Ladies-and-Sour-Apples-P2-217672802 second part]])
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Gannetwhale}}
* Pairing: Big Mac/Male OC
* ''Synopsis'': Applejack and Big Macintosh need some help at the farm, and hire some ponies from Fillydelphia to help. One particular pony causes Big Mac a lot of emotional turmoil and self-denial...
[=[[reviews:PinkLadiesAndSourApples]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/8986/The-Prince-and-the-Workhorse The Prince and the Workhorse]]'' by "Fellstorm."
* Recommended by: {{Tropers/ilsemmr}}
* Pairing: Big Mac / Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie / Male OC
* ''Synopsis'': When Princess Celestia bans Blueblood from frolicking within the Canterlot city limits, he strikes out for Ponyville, determined to prove to the world that he's his own stallion and get out from under his aunt's long shadow. Meanwhile, Big Macintosh pines for Twilight Sparkle, but knows she'd never be interested in a simple country pony. With the help of some stolen zebra magic, the two stallions switch bodies, triggering a chain of events that will turn life in Ponyville upside-down.
[=[[reviews:ThePrinceAndTheWorkhorse]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7085065/1/The_Princess_Pony_Bride The Princess Pony Bride]]'' by 25 Or 6 To 4 .
* Recommended by linuslion
* ''Pairing'': Fluttershy/Big Macintosh
* ''Synopsis'': Goliath the cranky minotaur (an OC from another fic by the same author) is crankier than ever having lost his power and his TV, but when the Cutie Mark Crusaders pester him for something to do, he conjures up a story worthy of the ages. I guess.
[=[[reviews:ThePrincessPonyBride]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-raritys-rodeo.html Rarity's Rodeo]]'' by Somber
* Recommended by {{Tropers/SkarmoryThePG}}
* ''Pairing'': Rarity/Applejack
* ''Synopsis'': Remember when Rarity and Applejack [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E8LookBeforeYouSleep made some dares about competing in the next rodeo?]] It's come up, but ''why'' are they sticking with it?
[=[[reviews:RaritysRodeo]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/9387/The-Running-of-Lyra The Running Of Lyra]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Lurks-no-More Lurks-no-More]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* '' Pairings'': Lyra/Bon Bon
* ''Synopsis'': The autumn is coming, and our favorite bipedal unicorn, Lyra, is preparing for the big event of the season - the Running of the Leaves! But how is Bon-Bon going to take it? And can Lyra's body take the bipedal cross-country race? Only one way to find out!
[=[[reviews:The Running Of Lyra]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/10/story-shipping-and-handling.html Shipping and Handling]]'' by Pegasus Rescue Brigade
* Recommended by @/{{Kytseo}}
* ''Pairings'': As of Chapter 5, Spike/Rarity (kinda), Lyra/Bon-Bon, Applejack/Carrot Top (kinda), Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash, Pinkie/Watt (male OC), [[CargoShip Sir Lintsalot and Madame le Fleur]], and Ditzy Doo/Breeze (male OC), with more to come.
** [[spoiler: [[BigNameFan Sethisto]]]]/Trixie in Chapter 10
* ''Synopsis'': Derpy Hooves (addressed as Ditzy Doo) has been fired from her mailmare job recently and found a new job while searching the want ads. This new job, at a company called Equestria Speedy Shipping Services, involves shipping, but not the shipping she thought. Now a matchmaker, Derpy has to play ShipperOnDeck (subtly) for each of her assignments, with the first being from Spike directed towards (of course) Rarity.
[=[[reviews: ShippingAndHandling]]=]

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/16594/Shipping-Goggles Shipping Goggles]] by [=AbsoluteAnonymous=]
* Recommended by Player_2
* ''Pairing'': Rainbow Dash/Pinkie
* ''Synopsis:'': Maybe that glance lasted just a little too long, or maybe a certain conversation could be interpreted as innuendo. Whatever it is, sometimes we see only what we want to see, and sometimes our fantasies get the best of us. Rarity is no exception.
* ''Comments:'' An extremely silly spoof of the way shipping tends to be handled within the fandom. And yes, the title refers to THOSE ShippingGoggles.

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5994/Social-Standards Social Standards]]'' by [=RadaVonVon=]
* Recommended by Tropers/EmmaWoodhouse18
* ''Synopsis'': Braeburn Apple has always been raised in a conservative household, as a member of the Apple family. Throughout his life, he's been taught what's 'wrong' and what's 'right', who he was allowed to love, and who he wasn't. Above all, he was told what to be, and how to be it. When he meets a certain blue Pegasus stallion buying pies at Sweet Apple Acres while he just so happens to be staying there, he discovers feelings he never knew he had. Unfortunately, they happen to be the same ones he was always taught to suppress. Can Soarin convince him that it's not wrong to be in love, and that, sometimes, in order to be happy, you need to break out of your comfort zone?
* ''Pairings'': Braeburn/Soarin

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/06/story-spark.html Spark]]'' by Avery Strange
* Recommended by Ray10k
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight Sparkle is called back to Canterlot, to help Celestia take care of Luna who has gotten ill since her return from the moon. Soon it turns out there is a lot more going on than meets the eye, and many old secrets of Equestria come to light...
* ''Pairings'': Luna/Twilight
[=[[reviews:Spark]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/12540/1/Star-Gazing/Confusing-Attractions Star Gazing]]'' by Konseiga
* Recommended by Pichu
* Pairings: Twilight x Luna
* ''Synopsis'': Twilight finds herself enthralled by Princess Luna and everything she represents. As Celestia's pride and joy, Twilight struggles to repress these feelings. But an old and well-known evil surfaces again at the worst time. Can Twilight fight off the spectres of the past?
* Warning: It has grimdark elements, especially later on.
[=[[reviews:Star Gazing]]=]

''[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/07/story-things-we-need.html The Things We Need]]'' by Pacce
* Recommended by Pichu
* ''Pairing'': Lyra/Bon-Bon
* ''Synopsis'': Lyra's having a tough time and is comforted by her wife, Bon-Bon. Just so you know, they kiss.
[=[[reviews:TheThingsWeNeed]]=]

[[http://fav.me/d4gfqpc Truth]] By Shawnay631
* Recommended by Grimman007
* Pairing: Vinyl Scratch/Octavia
* Synopsis: Vinyl Scratch unexpectedly meets and falls for the perfect mare in Octavia. The problem is, Octavia likes colts. With an overbearing ex on her hooves, can Vinyl find the will to fight for Octavia's heart or will she fall victim to her own mind?.
[=[[reviews:Truth]]=]

[[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/story-twilight-and-trixie-story.html A Twilight and Trixie story]] by Andrew Joshua Talon, of Fanfic/{{Progress}} fame
* Recommended by [[TokoWH TokoWH]] and Pichu
* ''Synopsis'': "Another "Trixie decides to make amends with Twilight and moves in to become her student" story... Or is it? ...Nope, not really."
* ''Pairings'': Twilight and Trixie
[=[[reviews:ATwilightAndTrixieStory]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2060/Two%27s-Company%2C-Three%27s-a-Crowd Two's Company, Three's a Crowd]]'' by Lithe Kamitatsy
* Recommened by Tropers/DynamicDragon
* ''Synopsis'': "Everyone's favorite musical pairing is back in another fanfic! Octavia and Vinyl are now room-mates, and are like any other couple...but how will they react when they discover there's another about to show up?"
* ''Pairings'': Vinyl/Octavia, Twilight/Trixie, Bonbon/Lyra
[=[[reviews:Two'sCompanyThreesACrowd]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/2390/Unintentionally-Yours Unintentionally Yours]]'' by Justice Snake
* Recommended by regresal
* '' Pairings'': Spike/Applejack
* ''Synopsis'': Spike narrowly avoids an incident with Applejack, but not without consequences. Also, something dark festers in Canterlot that will change his life forever.
[=[[reviews:UnintentionallyYours]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1559/Until-you-met-her Until you met her]]'' by John Bon Pony
* Recommended by @/{{Salnax1}}
* Pairings: Male OC/Rainbow Dash
* ''Synopsis'': "Until you met her, the skies seemed like they were a million miles away. Until you met her, you almost always kept your wings tucked flat against your sides, never bothering to even so much as flap them. Until you met her, you didn't even know how to fly. But all of that changed, when you met her."

''[[http://captain-brony.deviantart.com/art/Trixie-s-New-Big-Red-Life-242852013 Trixie's New Big Red Life]]'' by [[http://captain-brony.deviantart.com/ Captain-Brony]]
* Recommended by {{@/Nightelf37}}
* '' Pairings'': Trixie/Big Macintosh
* ''Synopsis'': Sometime after hitting rock bottom thanks to the Ursa Minor incident, Trixie s found by Big Macintosh, who take her to his home Sweet Apple Acres. (Not a good summary. Please improve.)
[=[[reviews:Trixie's New Big Red Life]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/17669/Just-Friends Just Friends]]'' by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/lonewolf.007/ Lonewolf.007]]
* Recommended by {{@/ArbyWorks}}
* ''Pairings'': Rainbow Dash/Applejack
* ''Synopsis'': Applejack could only reminisce about everything they could have been. Until the fateful day when Rainbow Dash returns. But there are a million questions to ask. And only one Pegasus can answer them.
[=[[reviews:Just Friends]]=]

[[/folder]]

''EquestriaDaily''
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Jayrad}}
* ''Synopsis'': '''The''' MLP: [=FiM=] fansite. In addition to other fanworks on the site, its archive of fanfics can be found [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/eqd-super-simple-archiver-test.html here]], or if that list hasn't been updated recently, the individual posts for each story can be found [[http://www.equestriadaily.com/search/label/Story here]]. Every story is reviewed by pre-readers before being posted, so only good stories will be posted.
[=[[reviews:EquestriaDaily]]=]

''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/ FIMFiction]]''
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Salnax1}}
* ''Synopsis'': The other MLP fansite. This one focuses solely on fanfiction, and as a pure fanfiction site, has superior tools for finding great stories than Equestria Daily, though the selection is somewhat smaller. The two sites have a fairly close relationship though, so most of the best content is featured on both sites.

''[[http://www.equestriandawn.com/ Equestrian Dawn]] [[http://equestriandawn.blogspot.com/ Old Link]]''
* Recommended by {{Tropers/ChibiKibou}}
* ''Synopsis'': A {{MUSH}}-type roleplaying environment, based on the series-proper and keeping about as close to canon as one can with roleplay and whilst allowing original characters. Play is centered on Ponyville, but takes place in other areas, also.
[=[[reviews:EquestrianDawn]]=]

''EquestriaChronicles''
* Recommended by {{Tropers/Masterweaver}}
* ''Synopsis:'' A play-by-post RP forum, Equestria Chronicles has a constant continuity and a very friendly community. The story itself is rather grimdark, with Tyrant!Celestia being played absolutely seriously, but it focuses more on individuals and allows for many subplots.

[[http://dlazerous.deviantart.com dlazerous]]
* Recommended by ladyofthelibrary.
* ''Synopsis'': This artist/author draws exclusively [=FiM=] art and most of it shipping related. There are three stories featuring his couples and their kids currently though one is still unfinished. The stories are very sweet and the fan kids are darling. His pairings are Lyra/Bon Bon, Twiluna, Discord/Celestia, Carameljack, Fluttermac, Braeburn/Pinkie Pie, Soarindash, Sparity, Scootabelle, Doctor Whooves/Derpy, Apple Bloom/OC, Diamond Tiara/Twist (though it's only a background) and several OC/OC pairings. If you have the time to browse, both the stories and artwork are wonderful. However there are some dark elements included in all three stories. The stories are called ''Tootsie Flute Makes Three'', ''Spike the Werepony'' and ''Luna the Matchmaker'' (currently unfinished).

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/The%20Descendant The Descendant]] (also known as [[http://thedescendantofkehan.deviantart.com/ TheDescendantofKehAn]])
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Korodzik}}, Tropers/{{guitarfan01}}
* An author with a rich and elaborate style, The Descendant sets his touching fics in a sort of a serious fantasy version of Equestria. The fics all figure, more or less, into an overarching plot, though each stands on its own as well. His stories are varied (from silly comedy through philosophical musings to dark fantasy), though mostly rather light-hearted (if not shying away from darker and mature topics). One can also spot some Christian philosophy in his fics if one cares to look.

[[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Cerulean1313 Cerulean1313]]
* Recommended by Lopiny
* This author writes shipping fics, all set within the same timeline, between the Mane cast and OCs. [[BetterThanItSounds This might sound a bit off-putting]], but, when you get past that, you find a great mix of comedy, drama and romance, all set around the current fic's pairing, with previous fic's characters there to participate. [[EarnYourHappyEnding They have to go through hell to make their relationship work, but it's all worth it in the end]].