Top 15 One-Shot AppleDash Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length AppleDash 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
They want you! They want you!
by shr44ke
Following the scandalous retirement of Wind Rider, young Spitfire assumes captaincy of the Wonderbolts just as the skies over Equestria become roads of war. With King Sombra’s shadow creeping closer with each passing day and Canterlot's aristocracy being far more concerned with appearances than the
Our Town
by Zeeisfryingpan
Hiiii this is my mlp horror auThis is based off season 5 episode 1 and 2 or CUTIE MAP PART 1 AND 2I will try to update this at least once a week but I might not but I will try 😁
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Why Read One-Shot AppleDash Fics?
One-shot AppleDash fanfics — anything under 10,000 words — are the format of choice for sharp emotional payoffs, single-scene character studies, smutty interludes, and tropes that don't need a full arc to land. You finish them in one sitting.
Ideal for a commute, a lunch break, or right before bed when you don't want to start a 200,000-word fic at 11pm.
About This List
This list of 15one-shot AppleDash fanfics spans 54,204 total words. Kudos range from 1 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 (6 of 15 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - Human · Alicorn Princess Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) · Alternate Universe · Horror.
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