Something weird is going on in the human world. Sunset needs advice.

If only Twilight would write back.

Fluttershy is going out of town for a bit and enlists the help of Lyra and Bon Bon to watch over her animals in her absence. The job ends up being a bit more.. horrific, than they expect.

Pre-read by Majin Syeekoh (who also gave me the idea), King of Madness, TheBritishPony, and Zendar.

Edited by James Fire.

Cover art by HPBudgecraft.

Applejack is many things. Honest, hardworking, kind, and trustworthy. To her friends, she's somepony they can always count her to be there when they need somepony to talk to, or when they simply desire a snack or cider. To her family, she's everything they could've asked for in a farmpony.

But beneath it all, there's a voice that cries day in and day out, yearning to be free. Never is it heard, ever is it present.

That is, until one autumn day when her wish is granted, for the hat gifted to her all those years ago is blown away, breaking her free of its eternal grip.

Now, her hat must get back home by any means necessary. Lucky for it, Ponyville has plenty of potential hosts for its calming and motherly touch...

Pre-read by Majin Syeekoh. King of Madness (who co-authored this with me), and TheBritishPony.

Edited by James Fire

Cover art by HPBudgecraft.

After being dared by Pinkie Pie, Sunset Shimmer and Rainbow Dash stay overnight in an abandoned mansion in the woods of Canterlot. Now within its walls, they find out that the history it holds is far darker than they could've imagined.

A lone vampire bat sneaks through the mirror portal and ends up in the human world. Instead of apples, it now craves something far richer. And unfortunately for Sunset Shimmer, she's its next snack.

Sunset can't remember any of her activities past sundown. The light hurts not just her eyes, but burns her skin. And she's thirsty.

So very thirsty.

It's up to the Rainbooms to save Sunset from herself before she drinks the whole city dry. Too bad Twilight Sparkle is her primary target.

Thanks to Saro0fd3monz for the inspiration!

Edited by DrakeyC and HenryAnthonyCourtler

Now with a TVTropes page!

Now with a French translation!

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Reviewed by the Seattle's Angels January 16, 2016

Spectacular readings by Sparrow9642 and Scribbler Productions