looks enteresting. Rainbow is said to be in it for the charecters i am guessing all the wierd things are her doing?

and

first

I remember reading this and being freaked out by this and loving it! Also... WHEN IS CREEPING DARKNESS COMING OUT!?!

This was one of the fics that I was reluctant to read when I was first going through you older stuff but am glad I later on.  Fun little  story.

Oh, I remember this one This was probably the first Horror fanfic I ever read, I was wondering when you'd get to uploading it.

ohey Pen Stroke uploaded a new story pity it's right as I have to leave for a few hours

I WILL BE BACK to read it later though for what is better than some good stories

I'm adding this to my "Read Later" list, only because you're the author.  That description just sounds kinda... cheesy.  I have no doubt the story is amazing (as is the case with practically everything you write), but if was any other author, that description would have driven me away.

Faved

Hoping not to be too terrified when this is over.  Halfway through chapter one, and I'm not sure which way this'll end.  

>>620691620691

I'd be curious that, once you've read the story, if you might suggest ways you'd improve the description.

Great. Now I can't read this without turning around and looking behind me.

Oh this story, such an epic twist

Once Third Eye starts to explain, and especially with a name like Nightmare, it's pretty clear what's happened.  But there's no way of knowing what's going to happen next.    It's so exciting!  

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is no fear....

There is only desperation.

I remember this one.

And it was, and still is, freaking awesome.

lol uigee board (no idea hoow to spell it) brings me back.

Bad idea to read this at two in the morning. Very bad idea.

Read this before loved it all the way

I loved this one when I first read it from EQD about 17 or 18 years ago! I loved it then, I love it now. :D I especially love the twist at the end, with Zecora. It leaves what could happen next open to the imagination.

>>621371621371

....... 17 or 18 years? Sir/Ma'am, are you from the future?

soon, very soon, The past sins will go up to this. Can't wait

This is so existing

>>621397621397

Whaaat? Nooo, of course I'm not from the future, not even a little bit... I meant 7 or 8 years ago.

... Obviously.

...

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>>621397621397

>>621464621464

I laughed heartily.

WHAT?!  ZECORA IS THE NIGHTMARE?!   AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!  RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!

“There; now there’s no way I can be cold,” Twilight stated firmly, every part of her body, except her horn and eyes, cocooned in her blanket.

I can't imagine how cute this would be !!!

holy mother hell of nightmares mother! i didn't see that coming! what the fuck!?

SPOILER ALERT!!!

so nightmare wants Luna back?? interesting teory.

Good ending, although as i always make sure i'm reading this picking up some little things that could be in a different way

Well good story (and Celestia destroyed everything end.)

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I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.

I must not fear...

You know... I have to wonder if you came up with this song after reading this comic?

All in all, I dislike the reference to the wedgie board... my views of that are that it is demonic and as such should be disdained utterly. That being said... this was really well done horror. I like.

Its the Nightmare it wants Luna back

I plan to read it but after playing horror dr maps in tf2 and reading other horror stuff (and watching some saw videos) I think i might lose my sanity if i read it now BUT I SHALL READ IT OH YES I WILL BRAIN

i can just say this if i was in equestria after reading this fic.... D:

>>622028622028 Someone needs to draw that. NOW.

A very well written story.  Everypony seemed to be portrayed quite faithfully in-character, with the possible exception of Granny Smith whose dialog didn't quite feel "Granny Smith" enough (her mannerisms seemed completely absent).

In true Horror-Story fashion, the ending made me go "NOOOOOOOOoooooooooo..." ... reminding me of why I don't like to watch Horror Movies.  I much prefer happy endings.

A very well written story though.  I must admit, it took me a while to catch on to what was really going on, but the ending totally took me by surprise, yet also seemed to make sense in a way rather than coming completely out of nowhere.  It all came together in a logical fashion that did not seem at all forced or unbelievable.

Even though a part of me is fitfully protesting the idea of making that character "EVIL" after all, I must give this story a Thumbs Up for being an excellent presentation of what it advertised itself to be.  A "DARK" story.

>>658583658583

I finded an exemple

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I didn't understand shit until this chapter...

Jeezuz

I think that it was total crap that Twilight just forgot the nightmare just like that... but I do like it actually turned out to be a nightmare.

I should not be reading this at 1 in the morning.

Brava, Pen Stroke. Brava. You managed to write a horror fic that scared me more than Silent Ponyville 2.

>>624854624854

Yep, that's my thought as well. I got a nice cold shiver as soon as I realized that.

Did you also notice what Rarity's spell cleaned up? There were blobs of black in there. I bet those were runes that were cleaned off. Runes that contained the Nightmare.

That was chilling...

This is really a great fanfic! Towards the end of this chapter I got the chills. I think I'll read the next chapter tomorrow at midnight, just like I did for this one! Again, great job!

I knew I had a reason to postpone reading this. *shiver*

Regardless, that was some scare you gave specially at the end.

Man I need some brain bleach before I can regard Zecora properly again ><.

Nicely done!

Have you seen: Rainbow dash presents: Haunting nightmare? It's just an extremely silly version of this. It also has a cool song called 'skin and bones'. it's funny.

Well, that was unexpected.

Augh!!! This had the same effect as Rainbow Factory. After reinforcing that that kind of thing could never legitimately happen, I wanted to punch (actual) Rainbow Dash in the face. And now it's the same with Zecora. Basically to say, "never, ever." And then I remember that it's all fake, and I'm wasting my time thinking all that. Ugh, I gotta lay off the horror stories.

by Luna's sparkling violet mane

I'll not be able to look at Zecora the same way again.

Wait, I didn't know this was written by Pen Stroke.

I got a question, What ever happened to the message that Spike sent to princess Celestia? I know the assistant said she wasn't available to take messages, but wouldn't her assistant mention something to her when she did get back that they sent a message for her?

AND THEN A SKELETON POPPED OUT.

>>620691620691

Actually, I would suggest reading it now. This story is the most intriguing, suspenseful, well-written horror fanfic I have ever read. It tops Cupcakes. This overall piece bedazzles me every time I read it, and has forever inspired and helped improve my writing so much. I absolutely love it!

yea i wish the first nightmare won or claimed victory. cause then it would have been a semi victory. cheers

Ghost rape is worst rape.

Well, then.

>>10327401032740

No. You should.

Oh. Shit. o.o When Twilight nearly died before waking up, my mind was like 'Wait....only one character rhymes like that!'. When I got to the ending, I was, just...GKHE09SIHOES[-IH0KYES[. It all pieced together like a puzzle in the end. They invited Zecora in for the party, the perfect chance to destroy the ward. She did not even attempt to talk Rainbow Dash out of trying to play Pin the Tail On the Pony, knowing she would make some sort of slip-up and end up destroying or damaging the ward. Dash knocked over the bobbing tub, damaging the ward. Then the lights went out, possibly Zecora's doing. And all those odd marks around the basement after the spill incident...that was the ward.

I decided to read this after a flash I saw on youtube these mustaches go to anypony who knows what video it was. a total of 20 that is the worth of a 5 out of 5 mustache fic.

Dear god this is scary than anything I have ever seen or read I do not know how someone made ponies this scary but they did the

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This proves ghosts do exists! Shit! I'm having nightmares. I can imagine this actually happening! Greatest story so far. Screw that, bestest story ever!

I loved it!

Rainbow Dash Presents is on YouTube.

>>17740291774029 does it include a certain cyan mare ?

>>20693352069335 Possibly what video are you thinking. Because if you don't get it right I will have to kill you for the hint.

>>21720552172055

I actually started reading this just so I could watch that video and properly enjoy it.

The story was really good, characters felt very in-character through the entire story (I'm trying, but I can't think of any exceptions). The horror scenes were surprisingly effective, especially the bit with the ouija board thing. I'd also like to point out that I think you hit the nail on the head with Rarity--she may not be generous when it comes to material things, but giving up her time to patch up Twilight's treasured toy is very much the kind of thing she does to make herself the Element of Generosity. The ending was also very clever, since this story technically never contradicts canon despite being a full-on horror fic.

That, good sir or madam, freaked me out. Congratulations.

That was... chilling. Very good fic my good man! I applaud you.

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it even makes sense that Zecora was "uneasy" and stayed liked that all night long..... author did a great job of making zecoras reactions plausible and not suspicious at all, i thought she was able to tell something was amiss simply because... well she was zecora... not because she was making sure that no-pony else had seen so she could move her plan along..... i feel terrible for Thrid Eye... despite everything he still failed..

I am slouched on a couch and reading this on a laptop, also my brother is playing castle crashers.....I am really not that scared

WHY BRONYDANCEPARTY NO MAKE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS!?

Every two lines my back did that weird shivery thing that happens when you're listening to music sometimes

And I realise there's probably like two words for that feeling, but fuck you I'm scared

SCARY ................................ HELP ME