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Dusty Sage 587734

Joined June 2012
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    Dusty Sage's Stories (5)

    • The Sparkle Chronicles
      Okay, so the girl of your dreams turns out to be a pony. Now what?

      18,589 words · 1,360 views · 58 likes · 5 dislikes
    • Somepony New
      New home, new life, new species. Now things start to get complicated.
      9,391 words · 517 views · 34 likes · 2 dislikes
    • Dead Pony Flying
      Rainbow Dash is scheduled for the Long Black Train, but first she has some flying to do.
      2,071 words · 418 views · 23 likes · 1 dislikes
    • The way she used to be
      You never forget your first crush.
      10,603 words · 275 views · 25 likes · 2 dislikes
    • Second Act
      12,378 words · 682 views · 29 likes · 10 dislikes
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    He was a shy colt, and she was the first filly who ever looked his way; half a lifetime later, she still haunts his dreams.

    (Cover art adapted from this screenshot.)

    First Published
    16th Nov 2012
    Last Modified
    1st Dec 2012

    Comments ( 21 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 26w, 4d ago · · ·
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    A nice start to the story. It will be good to see a bit more backstory for Twist, she's at least a decent character in the show.

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 26w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Interesting. You've got my favourite and upvote. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

    :twistnerd:

    #3 · Chapter 1 · 26w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Twist?

    This is actually the very first piece of literature I have read involving our favorite sweet-toothed lisping filly. Onward, my friend. :twistnerd:

    #4 · Chapter 1 · 26w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I firmly believe you've struck literary gold with this one, Dusty. After the heartfelt prose and whimsy found in the various Sparkle Chronicles stories, it hardly strikes me as a surprise - you've definitely created something wonderful and deep, just as you have in the past.

    I can’t wait to see where you take us next!

    #5 · Chapter 1 · 26w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I know of one other recent Twist fic: A Wild Twist Appeared!   There may be others, but I haven't read them.

    #6 · Chapter 2 · 26w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Even at this stage in the proceedings, the feels are starting to flutter. Not full, tear-jerking feels, but I have a feeling that they'll be getting there. Carry on, my friend.

    #7 · Chapter 2 · 26w, 2d ago · · ·
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    The potential FEELS levels of this fic are enormous.  :heart:

    #8 · Chapter 2 · 26w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I'm just hoping I don't wreck the whole thing in Chapter 3.

    #9 · Chapter 3 · 25w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Incidentally, Hoopy McGee (in Project: Sunflower) originally conjured up that "Fetlock Express" bit; I hope I can be forgiven for this blatant expropriation.

    #10 · Chapter 4 · 25w, 13h ago · · ·
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    I figure the last two detractors were wondering: "Does it really take two whole chapters to cover one simple date?"

    #11 · Chapter 5 · 24w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Twist is my second favorite pony :3 now i must read

    #12 · Chapter 5 · 24w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I love this story. Absolutely love it.

    Just a niggling matter:

    Twist pondered for a moment.“I haven't have any problem adjusting to the absence of chaos.”

    Oh Dusty, you are an exceptional quality that I have only ever hoped to witness. I'm so very glad you actually exist.

    ... unless I'm abusing my medication. Sigh! Although you've artfully thrown up the complete sign, I sort of selfishly wish this could continue to its rightful end - my headcanon insists Spoke and Twist become emotionally engaged.

    :pinkiehappy: - JUST GO WITH IT!

    >>1717319

    Do everyone a favor - tell your legions of fans to read this beautiful story, would you? I wish I could exact that sort of justice. You can, KoS. Please?

    #13 · Chapter 5 · 24w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1718227

    There are times when one can't help but niggle.    :derpyderp2:

    #14 · Chapter 5 · 24w, 3d ago · · ·
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    One inevitable question, I suppose: "How many rewrites did it take?"

    My answer is always the same: "Not quite enough."

    This was planned for 6000 words, three chapters.  You can see how well that worked out.

    #15 · Chapter 5 · 24w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Worked for me! WOO!

    #16 · Chapter 5 · 23w, 3d ago · · ·
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    :heart:

    #17 · Chapter 5 · 23w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Incidentally, according to the I Write Like site, this text (the first chapter, anyway) is vaguely reminiscent of Neil Gaiman.

    #18 · Chapter 5 · 19w, 9h ago · · ·
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    >>1664503

    Incidentally, Hoopy McGee (in Project: Sunflower) originally conjured up that "Fetlock Express" bit; I hope I can be forgiven for this blatant expropriation.

    I don't mind at all :twilightsmile:

    Also, this is a very sweet, well-written story, and it's got nowhere near the attention it deserves.

    #19 · Chapter 5 · 16w, 17h ago · · ·
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    A good work on a short story, see you around!

    #20 · Chapter 1 · 9w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I especially liked "a hundred words a minute with gusts up to one-forty" and "they conducted their business in the tall buildings that scowled down on the streets of Baltimare."

    #21 · Chapter 5 · 9w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>2271872

    Thanks.  Once in a while I manage not to sound like everypony else.

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