New Story

Hey there

So.. inspiration and the urge to write hit simultaneously a little while ago, and the results look promising. I'll share a few excerpts below, but so far I have the first few chapters planned out nicely and the first chapters is almost done. Progress has been slow lately, but not nonexistent.

Alright enough excuses, time for teasers

When dealing with wild animals, it is never a good idea to turn your back on them. Of course, I think this as I intentionally turn my back on a wild tiger. This isn't the first time I've done so in my career, and if the nobles keep on insisting on getting exotic pets, it won't be the last time.

Getting off topic. Tigers. They're big cats, hunters. Following base survival instincts, they are bound to seek refuge in a location in which they can most easily hide. In the crowded city of Canterlot, that area tends to be some stuck up unicorn’s private garden. That's where I find myself playing this predator-prey game today, a large walled garden in the upper district of Equestria’s Capital.

I hear a little rustle behind me, the hint of a labored breath. All according to plan. I take another few steps, my hooves making damped beats on the grass. I could walk quietly, but I’m not trying to hide my position. I want my opponent to know where I am. I also make sure my back stays facing the stalking tiger. Even my ears are turned away, though straining to hear regardless. I need to maintain the illusion of obliviousness, as is my part in this game.

At roughly the center of the garden, I calmly take a seat on the soft grass. While waiting for my opponent to make their next move, I idly wondered if I was first pony to take a leisurely seat here. It was common amongst the upper class to have beautiful and well kept gardens, and then to never set hoof in them.

It's eerily quiet, nothing but the soft movements of the grass and the gentle sway of flowers. The kind of uneasy calm that preludes a storm. And if my opponent is playing their part correctly…

I slowly turn my head to look behind me, right into the eyes of a full grown tiger. It's face is mere steps away, it's body frozen mid-stalk by my gaze.

Neat huh? Have another

I usually use a snake, such curious and mischievous critters. It would be hard to get them to help without the assistance of the rattler currently smelling Fluttershy’s nose, whom I’ve taken to calling Speed Bump. Bump for short. He must talk to the other slithery fellows for me, otherwise I’d have to assume all of the snakes I’ve caught are telepathic.

Snakes are my favorite animals! I love them!

Bump does not respond to my mental outburst, looks like I’m in the clear.

There. Those ought to pique at least one person's interest, other than my own.

Anyway, I'm still working slowly at my other fic, the few of you that have read it and want more should be happy to hear that. But most of my effort is going into this one.
Striking while the iron is hot, y'know?

In other news, the story I mentioned in my first blog that I wrote a short blurb for is complete! Though you can't participate in it now, you can still give it a read and leave a comment. Lots of writers, famous and not, contributed and they would love your support!
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/414811/starlight-glimmer-fixes-everything

Well that wraps up the.. third blog post I've ever written. If you managed to make it through the whole thing, congrats! I still don't have a cookie for you.
Be safe

P.S.
If you find yourself really wanting an update on my other fic or this one, feel free to send me a pm or comment here. The more interest shown, the more likely I am to write more. Positive reinforcement is a helluva thing.