A creature of old has been present in Equestria since the beginning of the rule of the alicorns, watching, waiting. He saw their fall and the sisters' rise to power. Now, for the first time in eons, he steps from watching and takes action.

We all know the story of how the Princess’ young student and five friends defeated Nightmare Moon and brought Princess Luna back to our lands. But what if the tale were false? What if the young Twilight Sparkle on the event of her entrance exam had not been rescued by Princess Celestia, but instead lost her mind among the power of her youthful surge and had to be sent away, far away before she could destroy all of Canterlot with her newfound power. Now the feral unicorn prowling the Everfree Forest only vaguely remembers her past, slipping away from constant terrifying attempts to capture her.

And she is beginning to remember what true power felt like.

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When a semi psychotic teenager learns at his 17th birthday party that the girl that he loves but never got the chance to tell so is dead,he does what most other teens in this situation would do:attempts suicide.But fate has other plans for this one.Follow Devon as he learns who and what he truly is but had never known.

Hey there fillies and gentlecults!Look I know that the description probably sucks but could you at least give this story a look at.This is my very first fanfic ever so I could really use any and all CONSTRUCTIVE criticism you can give.

Also could really use a cover art of a symbol for Chaos Control.Any submissions will be looked at and considered but as always sadly only one will be used.(BUT the others might be used for future stories.)

Thanks a ton and I hope you enjoy.

The OC Nyx belongs to the great Pen Stroke,so go and check out his stories.And especially read Past Sins if you haven't already so you understand the references to it.Or if you are just looking for a good read.

King Sombra’s dark influence was obliterated by the Crystal Heart, and the villain is well and truly dead. But when he attempts to steal the afterlife of an innocent victim, a human spirit is left hurtling towards Equestria, where this unfortunate soul is revived into the only vessel available: the reconstituted body of King Sombra himself.

Thus, a cheerfully oblivious alien is crammed into the form of the most evil and malicious being Equestria has ever known. Not that Shining Armor and Cadence know this, of course. As far as they are concerned, the King is back and he’s lost his fricking mind.

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Discord is seen by many as a monster. Princess Celestia has told the story of discord the spirit of chaos and disharmony, but no pony knows the truth behind it all, until one day Twilight finds an old artifact that tells the story behind the conflict between Celestia and Discord. She finds that Monsters aren't born they are created and that not all stories end 'happily ever after'...
(inspired by the comic 'Discordantly' by the CrappyUnicorn on deviantart, 'Marvel: origins' and the song 'My Curse' By Killswitch engaged) Some thanks and credit to my brony Critical Lighthouse for helping with the grammar and editing.

"Everything scared me. The thunder, the twisted trees, and the darkness. The darkness was the worst. Everywhere I ran, it followed. No matter how fast or in what direction it was there....I cried out for my mother, but there was no response. Every cry was ignored, until she came."

While on her way back to Canterlot, Princess Celestia must stop in Ponyville for the night while a storm blows over. She finds a young colt crying for his mother in the Everfree Forest. He only remembers some basic spells and his age. She takes him back to Ponyville, only to learn that no one has even seen him before. The Princess takes him back to Canterlot and tries to find him a home, but something happens that changes all of that.

This is my first story so please be honest with me and help me become a better writer.

Featured on 7/2/2014 and 10/17/2014 and 6/17/2015 WE DID IT! Thanks to everyone who's been reading since the beginning and to everyone who has even glanced at the story.

This story is a sequel to Past Sins

Hearth's Warming is a time for friends and family to come together, celebrate harmony, and welcome the new year. Nyx is looking forward to just this as she rides the train to Canterlot with Spike and Twilight. She's going to meet her extended family for the first time and wants nothing more than to make a good impression. Yet, the sheen of the holidays can't hide the trouble caused by meddling grandparents, relentless reporters, and a paranoid uncle.

On a dark night filled with even darker magics, an insane cult attempts to give Nightmare Moon a body and life of her own, utterly separate from Princess Luna. But, when the spell is interrupted by Celestia, something unexpected is created.

Now, a little black alicorn filly named Nyx finds herself living under the care of Twilight Sparkle, only to be haunted by memories and emotions from her past. Is she Nightmare Moon reborn or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own? Can Twilight Sparkle protect Nyx from those who refuse to see past her dragon eyes and black coat?

Or, will Nyx be forced to inherit the sins that may not even be hers and become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known?

This story is a sequel to Into The Depths

The horrors of the catacombs have turned to distant memories for Celestia, Twilight, and Luna. Discord’s change of heart and Twilight’s coronation have helped to ease and erase the mental scars from that harrowing night. The three princesses can even smile and laugh as Nightmare Night moves into full swing.

Yet, it should never be forgotten that those who have been touched by Tirek are forever within his grasp.

When a young earth pony from Stableworth travels to the capital on an errand for his mentor, his life will be forever changed.

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Takes place in pre-unified (feudal) Equestria.

[An older project from the early days. Revised/updated April 2022.]

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