Things used to be so simple before Autumn shifted, before she knew what she was. As she goes on her journey she will meet many different creatures. Some will be friends and others will mean to do her harm. Can a Canis Equus ever have a happy ending despite being something other ponies deemed a myth, a monster?
Edited by RandomGuy101 
, huge shout out for the great work!
Proof read by Majora 
who is helping to make this story better who also deserves credit for their work and advice!
Amazing Cover art done by the myth, the legend JodTheCod:
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Chapters (12)
Canis equus? What is that?
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hopefully you were able to enjoy the first chapter despite that and I’d love to hear your thoughts. 
Side note I went back and fixed that extra N in Canis sorry it was a typo. 
Werepony it’s the Genus words for both wolf (Canis) and horse/ponies (Equus). Sorry for the confusion,
i love the buildup sofar very suspenseful.
can't wait to see the next chapter and how it plays out.
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I’m glad you’re enjoying the build up of the story so far I’m hoping you’ll continue to enjoy the story as we learn more about Autumn and her life 
Thank you for commenting feedback is always great to hear!
Loved this chapter. Can't wait to see how they spin the tail to the teacher
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Hehe yeah they’re all pretty busted at this point... If there was anything you liked or noted feedbacks always appreciated but here’s hoping you’ll love the next chapters as well 
Thank you for commenting, and I’m glad you enjoyed the chapter!
Thanks for the credits, really appreciative of that!
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Cheers!
No worries, you’re putting in the work and will always give credit where credit is due! Thank you for the good work and I hope to use your editing stylings again soon
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Cheers! 🥂
Tuner, YOU IDIOT! YOU DO NOT OUNISH THE VICTIM!
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Sadly most of the time when you do defend yourself you get in trouble as well
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whgich is a problem. just because our schools are stupid doesn't mean Equestria's should be
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Fair Point, however you also see Diamond Tiara and even Babs Seed get a away with a lot when they bullied the CMC. On a side note... how are you enjoying the story so far?
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Overall interesting. And that could be Cheerilee's incompetence.
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Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far, hope you'll enjoy the next chapters. And For real
okay if these Crypt Hunters are against the law. TELL THE COPS!
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no worries good point but the law may be old, or only apply to ponies... sadly not all laws were made for the Benifit of all races... *cough cough* Jim Crow
And if the cops are payed off?
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no hint of that at this point.
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and why no pony seems to realize that these creatures live among them. But not for nothing it was great you picked that up if you’re down to proof read I’d love to work with you seems like you catch small details well! 
A lot of lore will be explained next chapter, going over why that law came to be, who’s under its protection, why there are wereponys (lycans/werewolves) and possibly other races
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Grammer wise I suck but ideas I am pretty good. As is I can see Autumn's dad going to the cops about him and why he and his daughter are under threat because their ear tufts are enough for these crazy ponies to go after them
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does great work and has fixed up a few prior chapters. And you’re right on the tuffs but even assassins need to be sure of their targets, and when your on the run you may do a few things to fly under the radar...but seriously if you’d be down to proof read or wanna run some ideas I’m down to collab or I may look towards the proof readers. Anything to make a good story better 
(or at least readable 
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Fair point so is mine, thus I work with an editor RandomGuy101
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PM me anytime
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You got it dude!
Keep it going. I can not wait to read the next chapters.
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Thank you so much for reading, I’m glad you’re looking forward to the next chapters! I hope you enjoyed the origin of the children of the night
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...welcome to the United states public education system...
If the main OCs in this story were voiced, what would they sound like?
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Sugar Beet would sound like Kala from Tarzan with a more Appolosian/southern accent. Shadow Snare would have a voice similar to Mufasa rolling like thunder, deep but not unkind his voice no real accent (normal ponish?) and Autumn sounds like Junipher Lee when I imagined them. If there are others you want to know about let me know and I’d love to hear what you think so far... this is my first attempt at a multi chapter story and though it’s rough any feedback is helpful
That’s a great question thanks for commenting
Glad to see that this story is still alive, I really enjoyed the new chapter and can’t wait to see more.
Hopefully a lot quicker than this chapter. Keep up the good work.
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life willing. Thanks and Until next time Cheers! 
Me too, I’m glad you liked the latest chapter and with any luck I’ll get another chapter out sooner
First part doesn't sound right.
Nightmare Moon.
There is another in there but I lost track of it.
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Thanks for giving my story a read I’ll go make those corrections. Hope your enjoying it and if you have any other thoughts I’d be glad to hear them Cheers!
Hi from a new reader! This story has a fluffeh foxies' approval, I do love Autam!! And anticipating new chapters!! Keep up the good work!
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and I haven’t been able to write it makes me happy to know that there are still people reading my story 
I do plan on continuing this story and hopefully will have a new chapter out in the coming months.
Thank you so so much for reading my story!! I’m glad to hear you love Autumn and new characters will be joining this Tale soon. Though life has been crazy
I don't trust the "rookie" any more then he spoke .
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Guess you’ll have to wait and see what happens, and thanks for checking out this story and your comment! I love feedback Cheers! Hope to see it in future chapters. 
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If I find a scenario I feel warrants a comment, I shall.
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Well here’s hoping to see more of your comments in the future *spike salute*
why the hell would the cops come in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT to ask those questions.
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If someone with rank/money/influence sends someone there they’re going to comply. Also not everything I’d as it seems.
This is a great setup. I cannot help but think things will go sideways before Autumn gets her explanation, but I really hope that's not the case. The trope that often would happen here likely also involves those skin-wearing stallions and would leave Autumn an orphan. I do hope that isn't the case, though, as it is rare that a protagonist still has caring and supporting parents.
Escape Clause and Silver Tongue also strike me as important, rather than just bit the players in Autumn's childhood. Silver's magic being green and the story having a certain tag makes it seem likely that they have larger parts to play.
Hmm...this is a different turn than expected, but it almost certainly still involves the stallions Tales accidentally ran into.
Shadow doesn't know it since Autumn couldn't tell her story yet, but Tall Tales will definitely be asking questions about his friend, and his parents will likely hear from him first. As bards, they almost certainly know the werepony legends, so I kinda think bringing that whole family in on the secret may be necessary. While having others in the know does increase the chance of discovery, it also provides a haven and safety net.
Not that they're likely to stay unknown if Silver Tongue finds his buyer anyway... And as sleazy as Escape Clause seemed, I have to hope that he would be angry at his son for that. He seemed to know more than he let on before, so he may be involved with that law Shadow briefly mentioned in his narration.
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I agree that building a safety net is important and you may be right about them being able to help 
but it may be in a different way then you expect. As for Silver Tongue he’s not the one selling them out it was a sleazy unicorn janitor in the hospital but his father Escape Clause and him will have more parts to play as well. Though I wonder whether you got the thought on green magic 
Sorry for the late reply, but I’m so so glad that you’ve been making so many great comments and I do hope you’ll continue to enjoy this story though I’ve gotten a bit busy with life I do plan on continuing this story and hope to put out more chapters hopefully soon
The pelt wearing stallions are part of something that may be revealed soon. But I can’t wait to hear what you think of the other chapters Cheers!
If you need an OC to borrow, just let me know.
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thank you much may revive this soon been busy but after seeing people still read this its worth saving/continuing
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Just PM me when you need to borrow one.
More please?
More please?
Excited 4 more. Considering it's been almost 2 years since the last update.