Annoucement · 4:07pm Nov 17th, 2012
Greetings everyone, while I am hard at work on my next chapter (Shut up Danny, I am) I have planned to introduce something I thought of not too long ago. As of this moment, Human: Shades of Grey is sitting at 1174 readers. To me this is really phenomenal and it blows me away when I think about. So to all of my readers I would once again like to thank you for sticking with the story and reading. Now I realize that a good number of you came from reading Human and therefore I got added exposure with my story and it was able to reach more readers. But I also realize there their are many stories out there that are really good, but have a surprisingly low number of readers. So in an attempt to help grant more exposure to these stories, and help get them a good following I am going to start linking 5 stories at the end of each chapter of Shades of Grey. Nobody is obligated to read them, but it is something I have decided to do. Now this is where you guys come in. Since I can't check out every single story on the site, I would like for you guys to link me in the blog, stories for me to check out. I will pick my top five favorites and link them in my story.
Requirements:
1.The story must be at least one month old. This way it had a chance to get exposure normally.
2.The story must have 200 or less followers.
3.Each Chapter of the story must be at least 1000 words long.
4.While it might seem biased, I am not a big fan of stories like Cupcakes or Sweet Apple Massacre, but I will still give them a chance as long as it makes since and is not just a pointless slasher story.
5.I would prefer people not link their own stories, but I wont hold it against you. If another reader would like to link your story, then by all means, but this is about helping other people out.
Alright, those are the only requirements for this, lets help to get these stories going. Feel free to ask any questions or give your thoughts on what I am doing. Have a great day and check out this awesome song that Danny got my addicted to.
Over a thousand favourites for Shades, mind you. There are closer to two hundred people who actually follow you and would see this blog.
Also, Draven, did you dispose of the body yet? Because you know we can't move onto phase two until I know for sure you've dealt with the immediate problem.
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I specified it was Shades, and yes I took care of it, there is noway they will find it now. I will be directing those who aren't following me to this blog so that everyone knows. This is just an easier scale to handle the first few stories.
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Kay.
Docs?
Forgive me for the shameless self promotion of my story. If it means anything, I mentioned your fic in it as a favorite for my protagonist. It's my first fic and it's a long one too, but hey it's got Lyra! dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra.png And zombies too dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Twilight_crazy_invert.png ...I hope you'll like it.
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/46200/MLP-Battle-of-the-Blanks
Awww, no slashers? That put out flesh and fear possibly
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/42721/Flesh-and-Fear yes I'm putting it anyway, I'm petty
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It is fine, I will add it to my list
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Like I said, slashers are fine but they aren't my main preference. Anything goes, except Troll fics.
508495 Thanks! dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Lyra.png
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Don't worry, it has a definitive story, it's just slow.
My To read list is going to be long....
Some nice little gems:
The Audience: A HiE fic- but one with a clever human! The first part of the story consists rather of little one-problem-chapters, while in the newer ones it gets into story/adventure-mode. It has actually the best trixie interpretation i've ever read. Very worth checking out. http://www.fimfiction.net/story/24890/The-Audience
The Envelope: Exactly what the description says. My best recommendations. http://www.fimfiction.net/story/36665/The-Envelope
The Strange Case of Lyle Hartman: A very entertaining exploration of an idea. No spoilers here, it makes reading the story more fun! http://www.fimfiction.net/story/3893/My-Little-Person%3A-The-Strange-Case-of-Lyle-Hartman
And i gotta say: I loove Human and Shades of Grey! Keep going!
I would like to take this chance then, and introduce you to a very interesting, and captivating story, by the author whatmustido.
The story is called Diaries of a Madman.
The story is currently 815,678 words so far, and continues to grow. The story is very indepth, and can really reel one in with the storyline.
If you read it, you will love it, hate it, despair over it, and wait in eager anticipation until the next chapter is released!
Dammit, I just got off that song...oh well, worse things could happen.
Also, only one story that I may as well mention.
Which Came First: A story about dragons, ponies and what happens when they come together. Very good use of fridge humour and I would highly recommend it
This story needs some views, far better than it comes off to be.
i learned of human through shades of grey
The Gift of Life
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Summary:
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A cry could be heard from the top of Everfree Castle's most towering spires. It was a beautiful day in the land of Equestria; both because of the gorgeous sun and cloudless skies that brightened the landscape and because of the joy of two parents as they laid their eyes upon their latest creation. It was so small and delicate but nevertheless it brought copious amounts of joy to their hearts. In the
arms of the Queen of Equestria was a tiny filly alicorn, the latest edition to their rare race; to their family. The entire world had been given the gift of the birth of a second alicorn princess.
The parents had been given the gift of a second daughter.
Luna had been given the gift of life.
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Part 1 of a (planned) three part story involving the childhoods of both Luna and Celestia. Told from the third person perspective of Celestia, this story delves into the holes about what the two princess' lives were like when they were mere fillies all the way until they barely reach adulthood.
Now, there are a few things I need to clarify before the story starts:
1. The age of sexual consent in Equestria is fourteen years old. (There will be no clop in this fic. Only suggestive themes.)
2. There is no legal drinking age in Equestria. Ponies can drink hard cider, wine, etc from the time they are born.
3. There is no such thing as the Royal Canterlot Voice. I am going to say that Celestia played a prank on Luna when she returned from the moon.
4. Adulthood in Equestria is considered to be sixteen years old.
5. Alicorns age at the same pace as ponies until they reach twenty five years old. I did this so that the events in the story would be more believable.
Disclosure: The characters Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Discord, and Queen Chrysalis along with the names of the locations depicted in this story belong to Hasbro and its respected affiliates. In no way to I plan on redistributing or selling this story in the means to make a profit unless I have consent from Hasbro itself. Please do not sue me. I'm in college and need money. :'(
Viewer discretion is advise for scenes of:
1. Alcohol reference
2. Suggestive sexual situations
3. Blood and violence
4. Graphic descriptions (In no way will this story be nearly as graphic as Obscurum Descensus. I promise I will not let that happen)
it's only got 18 likes, and it's quite good.
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Whisper Sun, Silent Moon
A snapshot of the millennial lives of a young Celestia and Luna, as they prepare to do battle with Discord and fight to keep the Harmony they have only so recently mastered, and learn lessons they will struggle with all their days. In a journey that has no end, what matters most is who walks beside you.
^ Again this one was amazing and ridiculously under-appreciated with only 16 likes, It easily deserves over 300 because it's on par with eternal in terms of quality and story-telling (if not quantity). I can honestly call this a beautiful story.
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Also anything by the Wizard or Words:
He is a brilliant writer who wrote a 120,000 word fic with only 70 likes, heck my crappy 8000 word story got over a hundred. Something tells me you'd like to see Kratos (god of war) fighting link (Zelda) in a beautifully written, realistic (character-wise) and very well orchestrated way.
Anyway thanks for doing this, I know exactly how you feel when you see great stories get no love. Seriously, I can't thank you enough.
Xenophobia by Completeindifference. It's an Aliens crossover about two Bug Exterminators, one somewhat normal, and one completely psychotic. It's really addicting, and I have a deep respect for Ray.
And, Just Over The Horizon by Some Person. It's a Killing Floor crossover staring all our favorite KF characters! If you haven't played KF, check it out on Steam, it's cheap, and really fun!
Slender by Armalite. It's a crossover about, you guessed it, Slender Man. Pretty deep and very well written. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a quick, creepy read. Armalite makes sure to keep the suspense going throughout the whole story but without the mindless gore everywhere. Boom, suggestion = Done
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Thank all of you for the stories you have been linking me. This is going to be one hell of a reading session.
509992 No probs! I feel like those two are way too unknown. And sweet, I'm up there!
Thank you 509392!
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Yep, your story is going to be thoroughly examined and judged by my careful eyes. I am going to enjoy
tearing apartreading this story.510032 I look foward to it! Unfortunatly, one of the chapters is below the 1000 word limit, so I'm not sure if it'll be accepted.
Oh well, at least it got nominated!
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Nope, disqualified. I reject your story and your soul. But seriously I think I can make one little exception, especially since you have been reading Shades for a while now, I recognize your name from the comments
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And Shades has been a pleasure to read!
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Ah I missed one. Yeah the html worked in the preview but didn't when I actually posted it. So I had to just bold it all.
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There Otherworldly Grace: A lovecraftian-styled story that deserves more views, the writer even drew illustrations for it!
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/25761/Their-Otherworldly-Grace
Oh yeah, when you release the next chapter, I recommend a story for you to recommend!
Concerning Humans It's fun, and it's stupid, and I like it.