Microscopic really, but I am taking three weeks for personal self care; I've been neglecting my place and personal health to write and I need to get back on track. I hope you understand and are looking forward to my next chapters release.

Yes, Chapters. Plural. Two stories, one chapter each, both will be published at same time: Mechaniquus and Her Birthright

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Here's how to have your story told.

Add on discord: Dougtheloremaster. (no, there will be no texts, just a call to interview you)

Questions that will be asked:
Fave mane 6? (starlight is fine as well, will even allow ol' sunnybuns [sunset shimmer])
How did you join the fandom? (internet? TV? Bronycon? Perhaps a friend told one too many pony jokes and you had to see why? Etc.)

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This story is told through three perspectives.
Chrysalis is the first part, the context through which is explained throughout the other two.
Flurry is the second part, the context through which is explained through the other two.
And finally What actually happened, which tells how Chrysalis ended up that way, how Flurry Heart feels about both her moms, and the Events that took place to bring us to the current scenario.

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Bronycon 2019. A magical time, for those who went. I didn't. Put simply I am researching EVERYTHING I can locate on the fabled convention as the one off requires attending it. Or rather going back in time to attend it. So basically looking up food served, things sold, settings etc. If you are interested in sharing such details, even what panels were located exactly where in the convention center I would be very grateful if you could either hit me up in DM on discord or on this site's mail, or

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Happy New Years everypony! Today is my birthday ^^ yay! (do not feel you have to wish me a happy birthday) But though today is my day, you'll be getting a gift <3. Or...that was my plan, but writing has been slower than I would have liked. So, your gift on my birthday will be this update instead: It'll be dropping soon, a very special story with it's own share of easter eggs for members of the fandom. It's a one off, though I recommend that those who read any content of mine read it, as it will

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Happy Hearth's warming to all my readers and... (yay) it all the readers on this platform. For those who celebrate: may your day be bright and filled with wonderful spirit. For those who don't: may you have bright skies and no worries in your heart. My only wish for both groups is that you Smile, smile smile.

-Zakyria/Doug

P.S. "...I mean it ponies."
Pinkie slowly unsheathes a slightly rusted knife blade caked in dark red with her pink-furred hoof.

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I'm on break until 2024. Burned out. Please understand, my account is not dead, my stories are not dead. I just am taking some much needed R&R.

I...Had a mental break. I fell to pieces. Sadly, it was a myriad of events that simply stacked far too much, too fast. Because of my understanding of my nature, I swiftly locked myself in my apartment, avoided community based communications; discord, fimfiction, youtube, even my own mmos. Everyone can relax, no one was hurt (others nor myself) and I successfully rebuilt the remains of mind. Happy to say, I am back to writing, though I need to avoid stories of my life for the time being. I hope

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Recertification happened this week. Long time readers may recall this means my yearly HUD evaluation happened, and has had me completely bat- crazy gathering info and forms and "is rent going up"? Basically a nervous wreck, but fear not, I have begun writing once more and the new chapter is underway.

sorry about that, in all the hubbub I completely forgot about writing.

<3 doug/zakyria

I know it's been a while since my last update but please don't worry; I've simply been on a bit of a break. Let's not make this a sob story issue but PTSD from my past reared its ugly head once more. I plan to continue the writing of the next chapter in July. Until then, I hope you enjoy my other works. And yes, I plan to continue the majority of my hiatus stories. Basically, just recharging my batteries for now.

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