Framed as a guidebook for humans trapped in the bodies of evil overlords, here lies the tale of a human in the body of Grogar, locked in an alternate timeline dominated by Nightmare Moon. How will he survive, and perhaps even thrive, in such bleak circumstances? Read on to find out.

Part of The Ocean Of Time series.

In the alternate timeline where Sombra was not stopped, a human finds himself suddenly in Sombra's body... just after the dread tyrant has conquered Equestria. Now trapped in a world where just about everyone hates him, he must try to keep up the illusion that he is the villainous conqueror, while at the same time try to win over his new subjects.

However, this will not be so simple, as the real Sombra is not quite dead... and he is most definitely not happy.

Part of The Ocean Of Time series.

King Sombra conquered the Crystal Empire, put the populace in chains, and forced them to work day in, day out, mostly for his amusement. Normally, the most that would get somepony is an execution. So, why was he turned into a living shadow, and then frozen for one thousand years?

Well, pull up a chair, my friends, and I'll tell you a tale.

This is a short story about Starswirl the Bearded. It is also a story about an Earth Pony. However, this is not a story about two ponies. This is a story about one pony.

One shot.
Depending on reader response, I may do more stories about Starswirl.

Edit: SWEET MOTHER OF MONKEY-MILK, FEATURED 4/24/2017!!! THANK YOU!!!