I think it's pretty obvious at this point that I'm a big fan of romances in fanfiction. It makes up most of what I read, but it doesn't make up everything. Shipping is only a small percentage of the grand total of fanfiction so today I'm going to shed light on some non-shipping stories that I think deserve more attention.

1. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/14298/petriculture

This one has such an interesting idea of Pinkie's past. It doesn't have much more than the idea, but I think the concept alone is enough for me to recommend this.

2. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/408425/tactical-espionage-fashion

Here's a not romantic look at Pinkie and Rarity's chemistry.

3. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/24084/the-road-to-ponyville

This is an extremely funny "road to" story, once again focusing on Pinkie and Rarity.

4. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/462267/what-is-a-pie

And here's one more RariPie friendshipping story.

5. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/220529/refraction

This fic hits pretty hard. It has a unique concept and uses it to examine how much Twilight's friends mean to her.

6. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/430360/brain-problem-situation

This entry represents most of Tumbleweed's stories. He's a very funny writer.

7. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/49829/what-is-a-name

This one has some issues, but it has an interesting concept that's played out pretty well.

8. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/386111/the-choices-we-make

I think everyone should read this at least once.

9. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/339006/as-i-lay-smiling

This a great look at Pinkie's sisters and how they feel about her.

10. https://www.fimfiction.net/story/351430/canterlot-cooking-calamity

This is one's just really funny.