This story is a sequel to The Assembled Letters of Twilight Sparkle, Protégé of Emperor Discord

After getting a taste of Friendship and questioning her allegiance to Discord, Twilight Sparkle chose instead to accept the will of Chaos and remain a student of the Emperor. Now, she has been charged to return to Ponyville and plant Seeds of Discord around the Tree of Harmony, but there are more things than broken friendships awaiting her arrival in Ponyville.

A note on the [Dark] tag: This fic is not grimdark.

It is however, an adventure story with high stakes, and themes that may touch on more serious matters, such as brainwashing or mental/emotional abuse. There is also some brief moments of violence and intense danger that, while not excessive, may be troubling to some. This tag was actually something recommended by one reader after Discord's psychological games with Twilight in the previous story, and I think it's time to add it. Link to reddit discussion where I made the decision, slight spoilers for Chapter 6.

Please don't let it turn you off from the story, just consider it fair warning that some parts may be slightly disturbing to more sensitive readers.

This story is a sequel to A Hopeful Downfall

I have been through Hell and back. But when a threat comes that not even I may be able to stop what will I do for the ones I care for? Friendship will not win this battle, but Hope in itself has a chance. And I will use the Hope in my heart to do the impossible, to do whatever I can.

The sequel to An American Dude in Equestria

Years after returning to Earth, the human finds himself once again brought to the ponies' world. This time, however, his friends don't recognize him and their adventures are dictated and observed by Discord himself. Deception, pain, absurdity, and tension abound.

It's Spike's 17th birthday and everyone is invited!

Upon blowing the candles, Spike receives a gift that speaks only to him. He decides to ignore it, however, until he starts doing things he would never do before.

The girls notice Spike's odd behavior, and confront him.

Shout out to Vexy & Monsieur Connoisseur for helping edit this.

This is a tale of a stranger seeking redemption.

Death is scary. Death is painful. Death is lonesome even surrounded by many, but moreso when it happens out of the blue.

What would you do if you had a second chance? In a new world, one of peace and prosperity. One you're already familiar with, and one you know the quirks of.

For one man, we find some answers and end up with a boatload of new questions. But, in many ways, it's just The Same Old Story you've already heard. He's just another Human in Equestria.

//First Fic, all criticisms accepted + wanted//Further characters added as they become relevant//