Author's Notes:

No, we're not to the stories yet. This is exactly what it says: a table of contents. I used to have descriptions of all the individual stories in the synopsis, but I eventually ran over the character limit. So they're all here now!

Sweet Temptation [Comedy][Slice of Life]: Dinky Doo matches wits with a worthy muffin opponent. Written for a d'aww fic contest with a 1k word limit. This has 999. Yah!

The following 6 were written for ponychan's first microfic contest:

In Need of Healing [Sad][Slice of Life]: Sometimes Nurse Redheart is the one who could use a little care. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Finished 2nd of 32, won Judges' Pick.

The Voice of Reason [Slice of Life]: Somehow, Dinky always knows just what to say. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Finished 4th of 32, won Readers' Pick Runner-Up.

At Close of Day [Slice of Life]: Luna has a conversation with an old acquaintance. prompt = Whispers in the dark. Tied for 7th of 32, won Judges' Pick Runner-Up.

To Those Who Wait [Romance][Slice of Life]: Twilight takes romance into her own
hooves. Maybe she didn't need to. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 7th of 32.

Playing Dress-Up [Slice of Life]: Rarity wishes her friends knew how much of herself she puts into her creations for them. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 10th of 32.

A Tight Spot [Comedy][Slice of Life]: Something strange is going on with Applejack. prompt = Not what it looks like. Tied for 10th of 32.

The following 3 were from the same contest, but written under a different name.

Absolutely Anonymous [Slice of Life][Comedy] Spike's having a little too much fun writing those shipfics. prompt = Not what it looks like. Finished 3rd of 32.

The Night Watch [Slice of Life] Sometimes Miss Smarty Pants is the one who looks after Twilight. prompt = Whispers in the Dark. Finished 9th of 32.

Treehouse of Horror [Dark] Something seems off about Fluttershy's home tonight. prompt = Not what it looks like. Finished 12th of 32.

The following 2 were entries from Ponychan's /fic/ mini write-off #1. Prompt = What lies beneath.

Teacher's Pet [Slice of Life][Sad] A good teacher shouldn't play favorites. Finished 3rd of 36

Canon [Slice of Life] Derpy really likes Octavia's music. Finished 10th of 36.

The following 2 were entries from Ponychan's /fic/ mini write-off #2. Prompt = The price of a dream.

Perchance [Slice of Life][Sad] Derpy Hooves, star athlete. Finished 2nd of 38.

A Sister's Pride [Slice of Life] Applejack just might be the one most looking forward to the day Apple Bloom gets her cutie mark. Finished 9th of 38.

This was from another of Tactical's minific contests.

Luck of the Draw [Slice of Life][Sad] Derpy always loves attending the Summer Sun Celebration, and it's her year to shine. Prompt=And They Danced. Finished 1st of 12.

Two more from yet another /fic/ mini write-off. Prompt = For old times' sake.

Veneer [Slice of Life][Sad] Sometimes, the spa twins' customers hit a little too close to home. Finished 3rd of 27.

A Trick of Memory [Slice of Life] Gilda's not the griffon she once was. In most ways, that is. Finished 10th of 27.

Oats [Random] Intentional badfic written for a bit of MLPchan fun. Shipping, awful fandom references, and many common writing problems gone horribly wrong.

Four more from /fic/'s minific write-off "One Little Mistake."

It Never Changes [Slice of Life] Celestia has always felt the same way about Luna and has never failed to tell her. Finished 5th of 21.

Worth It [Shipping][Slice of Life] Spike's revelation helps Twilight make a decision that's been on her mind for some time. Finished 6th of 21.

For Her Own Good [Sad][Slice of Life] Applejack's been pushed too far, and she makes a decision she wishes she hadn't. Finished 8th of 21.

Basking [Slice of Life] Celestia's relationship with the sun is a little more complex than it might seem. Finished 10th of 21.

One from /fic/'s write-off "Long Way Home."

Where the Heart Is [Slice of Life][Dark?] Winona is a good girl. Finished 2nd of 23.

One from a collaborative effort, The Album.

Rock 'n' Roll [Slice of Life] Just another day in the life of Maud Pie.

Two from the /fic/ mini write-off "Famous Last Words":

Spring Cleaning [Slice of Life] Derpy's finally going to get that old book off her shelf. The memories can go with it. Finished 12th of 51.

Love Thine Enemy [Dark] Cadence relies on her network of spies to scout out what happened to the changelings after their invasion. One may have some useful information to offer. Finished 25th of 51.

Three from the /fic/ mini write-off "Just Over the Horizon":

A Former Student of Mine [Sad] Sweetie Belle stops in to visit her old teacher. Finished 5th of 49.

Friendly Correspondence [Slice of Life] In the events of "The Ticket Master," just because Celestia didn't write a lengthy reply doesn't mean she didn't want to. Finished 9th of 49.

To Whom It May Concern [Romance] Twilight asks Rarity's help with a love letter, but she's not the only one with secrets. Finished 17th of 49.

Three from the /fic/ mini write-off "All In":

Method Acting [Normal] A phoenix has taken an interest in the ponies near her nesting site. Soon, they start taking an interest in her as well. Finished 3rd of 93.

Or Best Offer [Slice of Life][Romance] Derpy might participate in the charity bachelor auction, unless she makes her own purchase first. Finished 36th of 93.

The End of Modesty [Comedy] A labor dispute has a completely unintended side effect. Finished 69th of 93.

Three from the /fic/ mini write-off "The Best Medicine":

A Healthy Obsession [Slice of Life] Twilight Sparkle is feeling under the weather. Too bad she can't go out with her family. Finished tied for 2nd of 101.

Gilda Has the Floor [Sad] Gilda never thought public speaking would bother her. But this isn't the easiest thing to talk about. Finished 14th of 101.

The Poetry of Politics [Slice of Life] Mayor Mare wasn't always into administration, but maybe the deal she made to get there was worth it, if not to herself, then to everypony else. Finished tied for 16th of 101.

Four from the /fic/ mini write-off "I Regret Nothing":

Surrogate [Sad] We never got to see the aftermath of her decision... Finished 3rd of 113.

Let a Smile be Your Umbrella [Slice of Life] On her way home, Derpy encounters a filly that very much reminds her of her own youth. Finished 13th of 113.

In Thy Name [Slice of Life] Don't take her name in vain... Ah, she's not listening anyway. Finished 15th of 113.

The Most Important Meal of the Day [Comedy] Basically an inside joke, but one found in an earlier chapter of this fine collection, so the context is there! Not surprisingly, finished 96th of 113.

Three from the minific write-off "Best Laid Plans":

A Foot in the Door [Slice of Life][Romance] Truffle Shuffle just needs that one little opening to let a classmate know she's sweet, even if nopony else would think so. Finished 9th of 107.

The End of Enlightenment [Sad] Sometimes, death meets ponies in unexpected ways. And death might not be willing to give up the consequences. Finished 21st of 107.

Once More, with Feeling [Slice of Life][Romance] Spike is finally going to ask out his crush. He just needs a little preparation time. Finished 27th of 107.

And 6 from the /fic/ write-off "Illusion of Choice":

Perfect Ten [Slice of Life][Romance] A chance encounter in a bar, and somepony finally sees the real her. Finished 2nd of 104.

Peachy Pie and Misty Moon Keep the Realm Safe Until Dinnertime [Slice of Life][Dark] A fun little whimsical children's story. Finished 17th of 104.

Keeping the Faith [Slice of Life][Sad] Sunset Shimmer has one last link to Princess Celestia, and she wouldn't throw that away for anything. Finished 25th of 104.

Forced Perspective [Slice of Life?] One of these times, Celestia will get those ponies started on the path to prosperity, even if she has to make it happen herself. Finished 28th of 104.

Cold Front [Dark][Sad] The worst storms always make Scootaloo huddle in the dark, alone. Maybe this time, she can tell somepony why. Finished 53rd of 104.

Nevermore [Romance][Sad] Was it really okay with Spike when Twilight Sparkle and Rarity announced their engagement? Finished 78th of 104.

Pony Poems is just a collection of time-killers we used to do in IRC, but some were entries in a /fic/ poetry write-off, and two of them were winners!

This one was an entry in Loganberry's inaugural Flashfic 150 event from April 2017:

Second Draft [Slice of Life] Sweetie Belle gets an unforgettable peek through Princess Celestia's perspective. Earned 1st place!

Then an entry from the May Flashfic 150:

A Single Tear Ran Down His Cheek [Dark] Sombra just wants his old life back... if he could even remember what it was.

My June Flashfic 150 entry:

Tough Love [Dark][Drama] A side story of sorts to "He Kindly Stopped for Me." Luna wasn't alone in her exile. For a little while, at least.

July Flashfic 150 entry:

Bad Eggs [Slice of Life][Comedy] Zesty Gourmand slums it and meets her match.

7th place finisher in the Writeoff Association's "TBD" event:

To Be Seen And Not Heard [Drama] Torch Song really should be a professional singer.

August Flashfic 150 entry:

Good Food Takes Time [Comedy][Slice of Life] Mrs. Cake just wants Pinkie to use the right recipe.

Winner of the October Flashfic 150 event:

The Dress of a Lifetime [Drama][Sad] Rarity hates a task that she always does out of love.

Bronze medal winner in the Writeoff Association's "Cold Comfort" event:

Statuesque [Drama][Sad] Long ago, a batpony made a promise to stand by his princess faithfully. It was the only mission he failed to complete. He can never make that up to her, but maybe he can ensure that she has a friend awaiting her return.

November Flashfic 150 entry:

The 200 Percent Solution [Comedy][Slice of Life] Rarity has an unfortunate encounter with an old acquaintance. She makes the best of it.

January Flashfic 150 entry:

Giggle at the Ghosties [Drama] Pinkie learns that laughter can be stronger than just about anything.

Winner of the March 2018 Flashfc 150 event:

Last Rites [Slice of Life] Twilight may only have a few moments left to tell her father good-bye.

April Flashfic 150 entry:

No Present Like the Time [Slice of Life] Discord has a simple gift prepared for Fluttershy.

May Flashfic 150 entry:

Can’t Say Good-Bye [Slice of Life] Fluttershy has lots of experience losing an animal in her care. Not so much with Applejack and her trees.

June Flashfic 150 entry:

House Guest [Dark][Horror] There are worse things than being Discord's puppet.

July Flashfic 150 entry:

Detectives Pinkie Pie and King Sombra are on the Case! [AU][Comedy] Watch our intrepid crime solvers decipher the case of Gabby Gums.

August Flashfic 150 entry:

Sonata Dusk Outsmarts Someone [Slice of Life] Sonata was never that concerned with world conquest.

September 2018 Flashfic 150:

It’s the Imperfections that Make Us Interesting [Slice of Life] Fluttershy brings out the best in others.

May 2020 Flashfic 150 ineligible (late) entry:

A Stone’s Throe [Normal] Sunset Shimmer contemplates her worthiness, with the help of a friend.

September 2020 Flashfic 150 entry:

Play Date [Slice of Life] A brief child's look at life in the Crystal Empire before its return.