Fidanity (fih-DAN-uh-tee); noun, singular; the unique emotion experienced when one approaches someone that they are close to with a topic they believe or hope will be agreed upon, with the concern that if not, one or both parties may feel betrayed.

Chrysalis tries her hoof at stand-up comedy with Maud. Can they take all of Equestria by storm with their comedic genius? Probably. But I'll leave that up to you, because I'm a hack.

A good leader should never give up; their subjects' dependence on them should give them the strength they need to push forward. What good is that determination, though, when the leader themselves is the greatest threat to their subjects?

The Wonderbolts deal with fans of all ages wherever they go, but lately Soarin has been getting an unusual number of foals asking him for lessons. He discovers something about one of his fans he shouldn't have, and isn't sure what to do about it.

Against her better judgement, Octavia goes to Changeling Hive Chrysalis via the cultural-exchange program in order to investigate a mysterious composer.

Things don't always go as we plan them. For one changeling, caught between two nations and two cultures, such a thing could mean having a door slammed in your face - or having one opened.

A simple chat in the Canterlot University cafeteria over tea ends up having completely different meanings to the two ponies engaged in it.

Professor Cooke is a pony of principles; anypony who has known him well can testify to that. His anti-changeling stance may seem harsh, but the safety of Equestria comes first, even if one of his close friends turns out to be a changeling... right?

Most lives are filled with challenges; a person is defined by how they face theirs. At times, it can feel like all you want is for the trouble to go away, but if you had a simple life with nothing but peace, would you want it?

Gather round, little ones, and hear the tales of Sir Talon! Hear of the adventures of one of Equestria's greatest – and suavest – knights, who defended the realm with both rapier and rapier-like wit!

Silly Jinglemas story about Cadance attempting a Batman Gambit while playing matchmaker, of sorts. Results are silly and explosive.

The final sidestory to The Queen and I. Are you sure you want to read this?

An outsider is trapped in Equestria and has no idea how anything works. Good thing he can hear beyond the fourth wall! Reader comments direct the story.