This story is a sequel to Corruption of Dawn

It has been three months since the catastrophic attack on Canterlot by Sombra's army. Twilight has yet to truly recover from the event that she blames herself for. But the forces of Darkness are striking again in search of the Etna Key to free the dreaded Red-Black Beast. With time now short, Twilight and her friends must find the Etna Key before it's too late.

Equestria is a land of magic and mystery, and there are things that dwell within the veil of the night that nopony wishes to think of. Some, however, lack that luxury, either due to the rude intervention of fate, or due to being one of the very horrors themselves.

One such creature, a monster in the eyes of most, has been given an opportunity to see her life differently, if only for a brief time.

The expanded version of the Write-Off Association's October submission that took home 'Most controversial!'

The immortal Sonata Dusk once believed she would never run out of time. But a strange encounter on a quiet back road will show her how precious life's moments truly are.

For on this night, Sonata meets Death himself.

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An homage to Lordi's song-story "The Riff."
Thanks to Reia Hope for proofreading.
"The Ballad of Nasty Joe" is owned by the author, though he can't imagine why anyone would steal it.
Japanese Translation, by Haru.
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Note: This story contains some spoilers for Rainbow Rocks.

Rarity is a member of both the Ponytones and the Rainbooms, two bands playing for the Canterlot High Musical Showcase. No problem, right? But when complications arise, she will have to make some tough choices: The Rainbooms or the Ponytones? How will she make up with Sweetie Belle?

Thankfully, she may find help in the most unlikely of places.

In the depths of space, Discord and an old enemy come face to "face."

Part of the Borderworld.

Spitfire, a world renown Wonderbolt, was in a mission to save a village from a runaway hurricane. With no other options left, Spitfire as resorted to a more dangerous tactic. Being Successful the Hurricane has broken apart but the after blow knocked Spitfire off and thrown into the forest, crashing down on many trees. Spitfire, days later, recovers from her tragic and close call death but now has suffered damage to her body. Will this recent experience causes her to change forever?

This story will contain some blood and Maybe Incontinence to a well renown hero. You've been warn.

I swear I'm not crazy. It's these kids, 10 years to the day and I can't handle it anymore. They will not win, not this year.

This year is going to be different.

Stuck on desk duty from a broken wrist, Sergeant Piobar's day got off to a bad start. It's April Fool's Day, which only adds to the misery. Between prank calls from a pay phone, and a pair of homicide detectives who have nothing better to do, the phone just keeps ringing. And just when he thinks he's eked out a moment of peace, a pony walks through the front door.

Now with a reading by AShadowOfCyguns!

I wanted to die.
I was so ready and so prepared to jump.
But I changed my mind, thanks to the kind words of an unlikely hero.
Now that I'm living a happy life it's about time I told the story of who saved my life.

After disobeying her sister, Luna angrily decides to separate from Celestia and form a republic. However, Celestia's son, Prince Starlight, has also decided to forge his own government. However, as these three kingdoms live separately from each other, a dark threat emerges with a plan to throw all of Equestria into darkness.

Kudos to Faith-Wolff, whose image is not only awesome, but also helped inspire me to write this story.

(Sex tag is for hints of sexual intercourse, but nothing explicit or graphic. Gore tag is for blood, but no guts or carnage).