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OtterMatt 1011782

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    OtterMatt's Stories (10)

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    Dusk Chaser is a pegasus who has truly lost everything.  His world has shattered around him, and finding who he is almost impossible, much less putting things right.  But are his nightmares the result of his own failures or something more?

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    This story takes place approximately two years after the end of season 2, ignoring whatever happens in following seasons.  Rated teen for semi-adult themes of death and loss, and some intense dream sequences.

    This story also has a song.  I don't know if it's tacky to write your own fan music, but since music is my first love, I had to write Dusk his own theme.  Check it out here.

    Special thanks to DiveBomb for the cover art!  I love it!

    Extra special thanks to my editing crew:

    Daetrin - Spabble - loststone

    This story would not exist at all without their encouragement and exemplary skills.

    First Published
    24th Jun 2012
    Last Modified
    16th Aug 2012

    Comments ( 32 )

    #1 · Chapter 4 · 46w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Okay, one more chapter to go in Act 1, and I promise, the next chapter, and hopefully the rest of the story, will be less dark.

    #2 · Chapter 4 · 46w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Good chapter.  It's really a shame this hasn't gotten more attention, because it's really well-written so far. Keep up the good work!

    #3 · Chapter 4 · 46w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>850280

    You are most kind to say so, sir.  I've still got 8 chapters left, so maybe a few more people will wander in during the program. ^_^

    #4 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    not bad so far, looking forward to the next chapters

    #5 · Chapter 12 · 40w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Welp, there we have it.  It might not be good enough for EqD, but I'm proud of it, nevertheless.

    I'm sorry to have kept the few of you waiting while I dallied with the prereaders, but I'm glad you're still around!

    I'll be back with another story, just as soon as I can think of one.

    #6 · Chapter 12 · 40w, 22h ago · · ·
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    notbad.jpg

    a little fast paced though.

    #7 · Chapter 10 · 40w, 1h ago · · ·
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    Growling...? Please don't do this to me!:fluttercry:

    #8 · Chapter 12 · 40w, 36m ago · · ·
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    Definitely enjoyed it and have to agree with CantThinkofaGoodName, it was a little fast paced and some of the scenes could have been a little more drawn out and detailed but I really liked the story and wish it had gotten into EQD... I feel like it deserves it. Looking forward to your next piece! :pinkiehappy:

    #9 · Chapter 12 · 39w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Well done.  I enjoyed this greatly.

    #10 · Chapter 12 · 29w, 4h ago · · ·
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    Probably Dream Theater's greatest album next to Scenes From a Memory, but aside from that, i loved the story.  Everything about it was enjoyable.

    Speaking of Scenes from a memory, are you planning on doing a fic for that too?

    #11 · Chapter 12 · 29w, 4h ago · · ·
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    >>1552698

    You?  You just made my month at least.  I have been waiting SO long for someone to get the references! :pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy:

    I had toyed with the idea, honestly.  It's a bit easy to crib off the album's story, but it's something I'm keeping in my back pocket.

    I'm also thinking of going back and completely re-doing this story in the future.  I might make it my "one year as a writer" anniversary project, because it really does need some polish and re-direction.

    #12 · Chapter 12 · 29w, 3h ago · · ·
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    >>1552848

    I see :moustache:

    If you do make a Scenes from a memory fic i wish you luck :pinkiehappy:. As for you re- doing this story i wish ya luck on that too!

    Another thing kinda off topic, i thought it was funny how the album pic was of a newtons cradle and how my pic is pretty much the same thing. Never noticed that honestly :twilightsheepish:.

    Anyway I think you deserve a watch.

    #13 · Chapter 10 · 22w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Oh noes :pinkiegasp:

    #14 · Chapter 1 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Interesting...

    #15 · Chapter 3 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Defiantly has potential so far

    #16 · Chapter 4 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    KEEP

    IT

    UP

    #17 · Chapter 5 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    “Like stamp collecting?  Or that thing you do with yarn and needles?”

    “Crochet.”

    “Bless you.”

    I cracked at that point

    #18 · Chapter 6 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Nice cliffhanger

    #19 · Chapter 7 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Very interesting plot; i am enjoying this

    #20 · Chapter 9 · 22w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Good work :raritywink:

    #21 · Chapter 10 · 22w, 1d ago · · ·
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    :rainbowkiss:

    #22 · Chapter 11 · 22w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Very very good

    #23 · Chapter 11 · 22w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Clap Clap Clap

    #24 · Chapter 12 · 22w, 1d ago · · ·
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    She winked at him in a way that made him shiver.  “Yes.  Our house, if you take my meaning,” she said, walking off down the road towards their home.

    Dusk glanced around a bit and trotted eagerly after her.

    Innuendo Alert :pinkiegasp:

    But seriously, that was a great piece of work. Well done, my man,. Well done. :pinkiehappy:

    #25 · Chapter 12 · 14w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I came for all the Dream Theater references.... But stayed because this is a brilliant story! Good job :3

    Also, I like the theme you wrote for Dusk!

    #26 · Chapter 12 · 11w, 14h ago · · ·
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    I don't get why this doesn't have more attention/views. It's very well written, I was on the edge of my seat for almost every bit of it.

    Well done!

    #27 · Chapter 12 · 10w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I love this story. MAKE A SEQEAL. Have some mustaches as a reward.

    #28 · Chapter 12 · 10w, 1d ago · · ·
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    How do I put mustaches down????????????????????????????  I am new. Meep.

    #29 · Chapter 12 · 10w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Here we go. :moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache:

    #30 · Chapter 12 · 7w, 3h ago · · ·
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    How I felt:

    Beginning::rainbowhuh:

    Shortly after::twilightsmile:

    Middle::pinkiegasp:

    End::pinkiehappy:

    #31 · Chapter 12 · 2w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I'm not flipping kidding. MMAAKKEE AA SSEEQQUUEELL

    #32 · Chapter 12 · 1w, 9h ago · · ·
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    The pure raw energy from that song brings into fruit who dusk is, and how he feels. honestly i am amazed by what you have done, my good man don't you ever stop being fabulous! (and i am also a fanatic of ze extreme sports as it were, mainly rock-climbing and hopefully skydiving, and yes i read that interview blog post thingie)

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