A refined mare fresh out of high school and a dropout following her dreams find themselves forced to spend a lot of time together.
With the help of a meddling psychology tutor and their new classmates, can they find what they've been looking for?
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A refined mare fresh out of high school and a dropout following her dreams find themselves forced to spend a lot of time together.
With the help of a meddling psychology tutor and their new classmates, can they find what they've been looking for?
When Twilight Sparkle slipped beneath the covers last night, everything had been fine. She had friends whom she loved, a teacher she adored, and a bright future ahead of her. But when she woke up, her blankets and quilts had been replaced by hospital gowns and padded restraints.
Everything is wrong and nothing makes sense; even her friends have changed. The doctors, they keep telling her that she is sick, that none of it was real and that it was all in her head. They’re lying.
She remembers a life far beyond the hospital walls. She couldn't have made it all up on her own. They must be lying… right?
Reading by Gammarobot (SugarCubeRadio): Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9
Fan Trailer by Kaidan: Asylum FanFic Trailer Cuckoo's Nest
Broadhoof Files: Dr. Humors by TypewriterError
Broadhoof Files: Corporal Phalanx Spear (Ret.) by Phalanx Spear
A special thanks to Breath of Plagues, Rex Ivan, PrinceDolph and Gage!
MyLittlePwny: The imagery in this is excruciatingly perfect. I actually had to get up and stretch my legs when you were defining the restraints and small room.
The desert brony: Your story is powerful enough to pull me away from the studying i'm supposed to be doing, I have no regrets.
Graviton: This. Is. Awesome. Take my favorite and like, and use them as motivation to do MOAR.
Radiant Dawn: You know, I normally don't read this kind of story...but damn, you caught me with this one. It's well written, and has caught me hook, line, and sinker.
Irongalley: How to say this... This story is... Um... Awesome? I don't think it does it justice... Oh well, it is awesome will have to do for now.
TypewriterError: LOVE LOVE LOVE This concept! Can't wait for the next chapter
Rennoc215: I don't know what it is you've done to me, Demon, but Something in your writing evoked a strong response. Halfway through, and I was sweating like a horse. I was falling from one word to the next, no hope of ever standing again. My my, my dear author. There really is a time and place for everything.
the parasprite: fuck i love these kinds of stories
117dragon: I'm loving this, and I think you've done an excelent job of bluring the lines between whats reality and what's not. The massive amounts of theories in these comments prove this. Well done sir, I'm looking foward to more.
GaruuSpike: Oh my god, those 7k words just FLEW by. ._. I was so absorbed by the level of detail and excellent showing. I'm on the edge of my seat right now.
OkemosBrony: As a general rule of thumb, any story that makes you cry at any point, through comedy, sadness, joy, or anger, is definitely outstanding. This story has brought me to tears quite a few times.
Blue Print: Utterly gripping, and also quite sensitive to the nature of the material. I would be incredibly impressed if you managed to follow this masterwork of a chapter in kind. Please continue.
SonicRainboomGirl: As a post mental patient, I applaud this story.
Axan Zenith: Oh my goodness. Simply wonderful. Please keep writing this.
BronyDJ: Loving this so far. I like this kind of concept, one's life was only in their head. WRITE ON, DEAR AUTHOR, WRITE ON!
Skijarama: I'm going to be honest, this story... scares me. It's disturbing me on so many levels, yet I just can not stop reading.
TheLocoPony: ahaha, sneaky and brilliant, I like it, I like it a lot. hehehe
Mania Man: We've got a mindfucker over here. Someone get me a toilet, I think I'm gonna shit bricks.
Iron Clad: It's too good not to read, as much as it pains me.
Scootaloser: I can't say for certain, but I got the nastiest feeling in my gut that this story is going to make me cry.
Axan Zenith - Dr. Dreamer
Dratini4 - Way Finder
psychicscubadiver - Bright Mind
Velkaden - Dream Chaser
Reese - Silver Glow
Mort, also known as the Pale Pony (of Death), finds himself in a position where he has been tasked to take time off from his rigorous duties of reaping souls. Seeking guidance, he is directed towards the town of Ponyville, to learn about the magic of friendship from Twilight Sparkle and her friends. All he needs to do is keep his true nature a secret. That shouldn't be too difficult...right?
Special thanks to Specter-Von-Baren and Pyrite Foolsgold for their help in proofreading and editing this story, as I really needed it. Additional thanks to Pilate, Chuckle5 and Admiral Biscuit as well! Couldn't have done it without all their help!
Credit for the title card goes to Siansaar, AKA Carnifex.
For another excellent take on Mort, check out Sip's version!
Sequel to An Affliction of the Heart
Kuno and Warden are happily together now, but events are transpiring to force them from their happy life.
The reappearance of the Crystal Empire causes Kuno and Warden to give up their new-found home. And Kuno, ignoring the fact that they're two different species and completely incompatible, decides that she wants a baby.
My name is Twilight Sparkle, and 350 years ago, Sweetie Belle and I vanished without a trace.
Now here we are, in the future.
Equestria has become a utopia, with everypony living in peace and harmony.
Everything is perfect. All a pony could ever want, and more.
My name is Twilight Sparkle, and I want to go home.
Editing provided by Stereo_Sub.
Cover art courtesy of Geomancing.
As seen on Equestria Daily.