I like writing about the worst day of a character's life; it lets us see the mettle inside. (Pronouns: RB/20 )
"Fluff" in the same way what collects under the sofa is fluff.
Stories about ponies are stories about people. Every challenge is an opportunity to change. My Patrons let me keep writing, at: https://www.patreon.com/RealStarscribe
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