One foggy Nightmare Night in Ponyville, four friends gather in the cemetery for some fun and games. But games have rules, and broken rules have consequences...
Snails has a secret: a secret power only he can wield, a secret batch of knowledge only he can grasp, a whole secret world over which he rules as an absolute monarch. Secret except, y'know, it's right there on his flanks...
One supply of affection, divided three ways, means less love for Diamond. That's just obvious. And it's why her daddy can't be allowed to start dating. Now if she can just figure out how to save him...
A simple challenge inspired by a contest: no prize to be claimed as possible; a simple expedition with light so to speak of. Failing that, a short story with low expectations and higher inquiries based on its contents in question nevertheless...
Getting passing grades through copying off Silver Spoon has served Diamond Tiara well. But Cheerliee just forced Diamond to switch desks and now the only ponies she can cheat off are -- Snips & Snails. How can she make them study and save her?