Looking ahead for Unleash the Magic - Nightmare Night... · 4:17pm May 16th, 2018
Part 8 was a good chapter and a good release, and I thank everyone who commented or came on board for the story. 
In the author's notes at the end of the chapter, I asked if folks were interested in seeing what happens to the CMC, which may be too close to foalcon for some readers. I don't personally consider it as such because they're adolescents by now and no stranger to sex in this story, but they are still quite underage, which remains a no-no for some.
The answer thus far has been a resounding yes, with everyone who commented in favor of it. So the decision right now is that I will indeed do it, but it will be isolated in its own chapter so those who wish to skip it may. It will not be done right away, however. The current planned order of chapters is:
- Rainbow Dash x weather teams with a brief peek in on the Earth side of the portal, where a Halloween party is in full swing at Canterlot High.
- Rarity x Timberjack + Timbermac + Flutterbat with a side of Pinkie Pie.
- The CMC! Preceded by a flashback sequence showing how Eclipse corrupted Zecora.
- The completion of the Spike sequence with appropriate fireworks, plus a check-in with Starlight's group as they attempt to enter the Castle.
This will complete the corruption of the Mane 6 plus most of their friends. By this point, there will be several distinct clusters of curse-infected ponies forming, and they just *might* be at odds with each other... 
No spoilers except to say something will happen neither Starlight not Twilight/Eclipse anticipated. Don't worry, you'll get your Starlight/Eclipse confrontation, and there is indeed a reason that Sunset Shimmer is tagged in this story. Be patient, and all will be revealed. There remain a fair number of chapters to get there, but the story will (appropriately) reach its climax right around next Halloween.
