The first week of this season's Writer's Training Grounds is over! Technically, I should have made this post on Saturday, but here it is a few days late. Don't worry, we'll get everything running at its proper time and date for this event from here forward.
Thanks to everyone who entered, and here's hoping you've got more stories for us throughout the rest of the season.
Check out all the entries below the break.
And be sure to hit up the catch up event for Cutie Map over here!
Normal/Slice of Life
[Normal] - 2186 words
Author: c001dud3
It's been ages since Trouble Shoes had any hope of competing in a rodeo. However, today would be different. Going to the Equestria Rodeo competition in Canterlot would get him to learn from the best. Obviously every proficient rodeo pony was going to be there, so learning the rodeo would be a snap. After all, what could go wrong?
Trouble Shoes' "Lucky Day"
Characters: Trouble Shoes, Applejack, Cherry Jubilee
Comedy/Random
[Comedy][Adventure] - 1023 words
Author: CMANsurvives
Braeburn tries to relate the tale of how he broke his leg... but the more he speaks, the more unrealistic and infeasible his tall tales become.
A Fragilely Fractured and Frazzled Tale
Characters: Braeburn, Pinkie Pie, Troubleshoes Clyde
[Comedy] - 1019 words
Author: Tangerine Blast
Braeburn and Little Strongheart decided to have a friendly hoofwrassling competition to prove once and for all which species is superior.
Like Fire
Characters: Braeburn, Little Strong Heart
[Random] - 1568 words
Author: DouglasTrotter
How did Braeburn injure his foreleg? Did he stop a massive stampede from trouncing the town, or fight a massive battle against supremely powerful being? For the tale telling stallion, he wishes one or both of them were true.
Tall Tale to Tell
Characters: Braeburn, Applejack
[Comedy][Normal] - 1885 words
Author: GreatMewtwo
In an effort to circumvent the restrictions of actively competing at a traveling rodeo show, the Cutie Mark Crusaders have a little fun doing their own.
Taking a Gander
Characters: Cutie Mark Crusaders
[Comedy][Random] - 3591 words
Author: Xtralife
When Braeburn, an up-and-coming star, and Chief Thunderhooves, proud leader of the buffalo tribe, clash during preparations for the upcoming rodeo, only one can walk away the victor! At least, that's what Braeburn claims.
It's All Fake Anyway
Characters: Braeburn, Chief Thunderhooves
[Random][Adventure] - 2630 words
Author: Jack of Many Trades
After a bit of encouragement by his captives, Braeburn relates a tale he told some friends after a few too many mugs of cider about the wild adventure he endured to hurt his leg. Though it may seem that his story is just about as real as the words he invents to tell it.
Sunset Stories
Characters: Braeburn, CMC
[Random][Comedy] - 1044 words
Author: Arkan0id (AKA Flashy Arky)
The death defying story of how Braeburn was injured before the Applosian rodeo proves to be too over the top for even the Cutie Mark Crusaders. A little detective work is in order to find out the hilarious truth. Super short and quickly written because I was hella-busy this week.
Brae's Burn
Characters: Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle
[Comedy] - 4500 words
Author: Heart of Indigo
Disappointed that they didn't get to compete in the Appleoosa Rodeo, the CMC come home determined to have a rodeo of their own. However, they are driving everypony crazy with their current quest for their cutie marks, and Rarity is determined that somepony has to do something about it.
Intervention
Characters: CMC, Mane 7
Adventure
[Adventure][Comedy] - 1800 words
Author: Georg
Braeburn tells a bedtime story to the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Can he keep his natural instincts for telling tall tales in check?
Short Legs and Tall Tails - Braeburn's Bedtime Stories
Characters: Braeburn, The Cutie Mark Crusaders, Princess Luna
[Adventure] - 2561 words
Author: GoGreenGirl
Braeburn was lost in the woods. That was until he met Daring Do. Together, they traveled to find the mysterious and dangerous Golden Seeds of Maretania. Will such different ponies succeed in their adventure?
Braeburn and the Golden Seeds of Maretania
Characters: Braeburn, Daring Do
[Adventure][Comedy] - 3384 words
Author: Libertydude
A stranger comes to Dodge City. He just wanted a drink and a room to stay in. Too bad he gets mistaken as a famous outlaw and has an adventure nopony this side of Appleloosa has ever seen before.
The Good Outlaw
Characters: OC, Braeburn, Applejack
[Adventure][Comedy] - 1053 words
Author: DashiePon3
Braeburn tells his grand tale of how he hurt his hoof! It involves bandits, stagecoaches, and a couple thousand bits. Only problem is Applejack knows Braeburn isn't telling the truth.
The Great Pony Bandits (Or how Braeburn saved the day)
Characters: Braeburn, Applejack, Pony Bandits
Shipping/Romance
[Random][Shipping] - 4167 words
Author: Cas Potato
Little Strongheart and Braeburn was set on a bizarre, and a bit random, adventure in the deserts of Appleloosa. As they came looking for bandits. They find themsleves in a bit of trouble, when they rescued two captived ponies.
How'd you get injured Braeburn?
Characters: Braeburn, Little Strongheart, Daring Do
Sad
[Sad][Dark] - 1800 words
Author: A Hoof-ful of Dust
Busted an axle in the downpour. Shoulda expected it. 'S what comes with having bad luck as a special talent.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Characters: Troubleshoes Clyde
[Sad] - 1297 words
Author: Badly Drawn Turtle
When ‘Troubleshoes’ Clydesdale tried out for the Rope-n-Rodeo rodeo school, he didn't expect to get his cutie mark. But when he did get it, he really wished he hadn't. His friend tries to comfort him in his darkest hour.
Clydesdale's Mark
Characters: Troubleshoes Clyde, OC
