It Is Recommendsday, My Dudes #15 · 1:53pm Jun 30th, 2021
Let's get this one out of the way a little early so I don't do another oopsie.
First story today is The Only Tree In The Forest by Hap.
This story is fascinating. I'm not even entirely sure how to describe it without giving away everything, and even then it's just so damn unique. It's a story about a major character in the series who's frequently overlooked. It's from the perspective of a non-sentient character. It's composed of tiny flash-fic sized chapters. It's heartrending. It is one of the most original stories on the site and I absolutely love it.
All told from the perspective of a tree.
With it, we have Cat's Eye View by Applezombi.
Another from a non-pony perspective, this story follows the adventure of a stray black tomcat around Ponyville. And a dashing cat he is! A valiant mouser and Opalescence's rakish lover, the protagonist (a cat of many names) gets involved in an adventure to battle against The Purple-Maned Tyrant who tries to keep him separated from his love.
It's a wonderful tale that would be a short, solid adventure for any character but coming from the perspective of a cat gives the whole thing a comedic, farcical bent that keeps it hopping nicely. And anybody who's owned a cat will be pretty familiar with the protag's perspective and attitude.
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That first one is absolutely beautiful, I remember it getting me even though I'd worked out the reveal some time in advance. Just lovely work.