Top 25 One-Shot MLP Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length MLP fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
Accelerate
by StiltedBreathing
She knocks on the door. There’s a scratch off the record player and a voice muttering, “Now who in their right darn mind—” The door opens and Dash can feel herself swaying closer to the warmth before she even gets the chance to think about it. “Uh. Hi,” Rainbow Dash says uncharacteristically awkward
Darker Things
by Salty_Binch_Writes
Twilight, after a handful of years leading Equestria, decides to reform Sombra. Stripped of nearly all his magic, Sombra can’t look at her without seeing some pony he used to love very much, and he hates her for it. But maybe he won’t forever.
Anxiety Attacks
by Radio_Hound
No summary provided.
My Little Falls: Magic is Anarchy
by Autistic_Goblin
The Axolotl is concerned about Bill Cipher not taking his therapy seriously, so they decide to send him to the magical and whimsical land of Equestria. After being tasked with teaching Bill Cipher about ‘the magic of friendship’, Twilight Sparkle has to figure out a way to make Bill a better pony wi
From Dusk till Dawn
by amanegasuki
This is a rather impromptu TwiSet fanfic that has been coming for quite some time but I never got the time to actually start. It features Twilight depressed post the mane six passing until one day she finds solace in some place unexpected. I try to keep it as wholesome as I can but I firmly believe
New World, Old Souls (My Little Legends)
by if_you_seek_you_shall_find
The Pillars of Old Equestria are less than happy when they are awoken from their millennia long banishment, for not only has an old enemy been freed, but they find they had been transfigured into humans. As they wander the destitute and abandoned Equestria, they try to piece together what happened a
the Main Six Exploring the (wikidot) Backrooms
by selwi
The Main Six (as humans) no-clip into the backrooms and explore it, every chapter covering 1 level, and the exploration is accurate to the wikidot backrooms canon. I couldn't really decide on what ships to do for this fanfic so I think I'll just lowkey do ALL OF THEM, or like explore what comes natu
I owe you a black eye and two kisses
by mach2345
Ever since Rainbow Dash and Spitfire decided that their breaking up was the whole school’s problem, their friends had spent weeks acting like human meat shields. It didn’t help that half of Canterlot High was already taking bets on when it would become official, and how long it would take someone to
Wait Until I Get My Hands On You
by badbatter
Fluttershy has a very, very weird dream…
Starving
by Alialena
Twilight's life is changing very quickly and there is nothing she can do to stop it. Will Princess Celestia still look at her the same way? Will any of her friends? Is the pain worth it if they cannot accept her changes, or is it better to just join the starving?
Dash To The Finish Line
by Luna_The_Eclipsed_Writer
'“Um, what the fuck?” Dash said, staring dumbfoundedly up at AJ. “Sorry- I-” She scrambled to her feet, brushing off her arms. “Did you do that on purpose?” Dash asked, still on the ground but now in a sitting position. “What? Why would I intentionally crash into you?!” AJ found herself nearly shout
The Sky Belongs To Us
by RickyBobby1234567891
One Night Rainbow Dash makes a drunken confession to Gilda at a bar about how she has feelings for Soarin. After some wise advice from her Griffon Gal Pal, RD Decides to shoot her shot with him. Will she succeed in winning his heart or will she crash and burn?
Distorted Reflections
by trashygallows
When a spell goes wrong, chaos is unleashed upon Equestria. In a race against time, Twilight Sparkle must sacrifice every piece of herself to find the cure, even if it kills her.
'always the artist never the muse'
by VINESTAFFPEGGER
applejack and rainbow dash are together but rarity is fucking yearning for applejack's beautiful beautiful ass /j
Fallen Queen
by Endlesslyhuman
This takes place about 200 years after Twilight was crowned. Both Luna and Celestia are nowhere to be found. Twilight is heartbroken at the death of her friends. She finds a strange Crystal on her brother's grave. Cadence warns her of the dangers but twilight is desperate to find something to hold o
Rabid decay
by packrii
After a recent outbreak a baker and her kirin friend search for survivors to find a cure, things go south when they run into trouble on the way to salvation. I posted this originally on wattpad but my account wont let me sign in anymore.
The great tale of Creativity (MLP)
by LOVEMEON
Generosity , Kindness , Honesty , Loyalty , Laughter , and Magic. The 6 elements of harmony. What if there was more?Knowledge , Development , Determination , and Creativity. After the events of the "end" Queen of Astronomy, has agreed for her two children to move to ponyville to enroll in the School
Death and Harmony (Friendship is Deadly)
by TheFalseProphetAndTunes
A mysterious accident tears Twilight Sparkle away from everything she knows and throws her into a chaotic world ruled by strange faiths, sacrifices, and forgotten gods. Injured and lost, she is forced to rely on dangerous strangers and with no way home, she must join mysterious Lamb whose beliefs cl
It Hurts More The Longer You Look At It
by badbatter
Luna is the moon and the moon is her punishment.
The secret royal family
by Shadow_8
A family that destroys the peace of Ponyville, unaware that the person who is supposed to protect them is the reason for their destruction.
Wake No Roots
by KaiNight
Some roots were never meant to wake.When Sweetie Belle unknowingly brings home a beautiful flower from the Everfree Forest, Ponyville begins to change in ways so small that nopony notices—at first. As forgotten rhymes resurface and ancient secrets claw their way back into the light, Twilight Sparkle
solace in solitude - MLPFIM Tempest x Twilight 4th of July Fic
by Kali_ko
No summary provided.
Making 'Friends'
by LewdDude
Applejack was invited over for a spot of tea at Rarity's place, which seemed to be a very normal meeting between friends. Little does she know that Rarity is, in fact, not in her right state of mind. She's been hypnotized and enslaved by a big, strong, handsome male who wants nothing more than to tu
Ball Popping Party
by Hooves_and_Alfons
A new law has been introduced to Equestrian society, and it dictates that a male pony shall have only one foal as to control the population growth. This rule is enforced by the mare who was bred fat, or a close associate, so that the reality and importance of the ceremony are understood. Tonight, th
Redemption..? [Au]
by MoonflowerBlossum
YES YES YES. IM SOOO PUTTING MY OC INTO MLP! What happens with this Clumsy, happy, pony frees some the world's 'most evil' villains? Well, you tell me, I don't know which is why you literally should READ THIS FANFIC! I take requests!
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This list of 25one-shot MLP fanfics spans 106,469 total words. Kudos range from 3 on the newest entries to 73 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (7 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - Infection | Infected | Zombies (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) · Alternate Universe - Human · Character Death · Hurt/Comfort · Alicorn Princess Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic).
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