Inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft

Rainbow Dash is missing. The last person to see her was Twilight Sparkle, but she can't remember anything of the night she spent with the missing pegasus. But as her memories return, she may learn that certain things are better left forgotten.

And that certain caves are better left unexplored.

On the eve of Twilight's wedding, trouble is brewing. Fluttershy mourns the love she lost and contemplates the bitter dregs of hate. Two friends loved the same stallion and he chose one. As mysterious murders rock the city of Canterlot and an ancient evil returns to battles long abandoned, Twilight and Fluttershy will finally have that peculiar heart to heart that only rivals in love can have.

Unrequited passion is a dangerous force. In normal circumstances, a controllable one. When two mares who loved the same pony are left alone in the dark? Perhaps a lethal one.

(EDITED by the Illustrious RazedRainbow, the better craftsman. )

Twilight Sparkle finds herself in a strange town as the Summer Sun Celebration approaches and as she works to uncover information on a being of nightmare, she finds the quiet town of Ponyville has more secrets than anypony ever suspected.

Berry Punch, an investigative journalist, and alcoholic, due to stress from work, and the tiring job of being a single mother, has been low on cash, barely getting by, she needs a better life for her and her daughter, Berry Pinch. She had heard rumors about Neighsburg Hospital, in the nearby town. Rumor has it that the doctors there had been ordering illegal substances, and performing experiments on their patients. Seeing an opportunity to finally not only become a respected journalist, but get a decent paycheck, she sets off, but will what she find be what she had hoped for, or is something bigger going on here?

Artwork by this awesome guy right here!

Lyra Heartstrings was once a talented professor of archaeology at Canterlot's prestigious Hope University. She was well respected by her peers, admired by her students, and loved by the mare of her dreams back home in Ponyville. Ambitious, intelligent, and curious, she was a mare with the world in her hooves.

But on one fateful August day, she's met by an old colleague with a most fantastic story to share. Her old friend, Hidden Chamber, has come upon a strange artifact that predates any pony-made item. A strange slab with the most curious markings upon it inspires the two of them to lead an expedition into the borders of Equestrian territory, into the dense forests of the Northern Wilds. Packing up and leaving for the mysterious border town of Hollow Shades and the neighboring Mount Elder, their company seeks answers to mysteries that have been buried for millions of years.

But some mysteries aren't meant to be solved. There are some things pony was not meant to know. And the revelations may just bring Lyra's perfect world crashing down around her.

(Originally meant to be for the 'More Most Dangerous Game' contest, but it was not finished in time and it ended up vastly exceeding the word limit)

Cover art commissioned from Omny87

I can't see anything. I can't smell anything. I can't feel anything. And all I hear... is beauty.

They don't understand it, though.

The house has existed for eons. It hungers. Now it has set its undying eyes on Twilight. And it will keep her forever.

Twilight, on the other hand, has been troubled by her feelings for Applejack for some time now, but has kept them to herself since Applejack is happily dating Rainbow Dash. But on a travel to one of Applejack’s relatives, as they come into the area of influence of the house, Twilight can’t keep her feelings to herself anymore. Applejack on the other hand finds herself being drawn closer and closer to Twilight, despite her relationship with Rainbow. Meeting Rainbow at their destination, both Twilight and Applejack know they will have to find a solution.

The house waits. The house is patient. It wants Twilight. It delights in her emotions. It is up to Applejack and Rainbow Dash to save her.

Written for the AppleDashLight contest. Contains F/F/F polyamory (duh).

Rated Teen for some mild gore, make-outs, and references to sex.

Thanks to Tchernobog for coercing me into writing this.

Cover credits

The dreams started three months ago, maybe? He forgets. All he knows is that they continue. That they consume her every waking moment, that they erode her hold on life and on him. He fears the dreams Lyra has of the Nameless City, and he fears the light in her eye as she talks of it and it's shadowed inhabitants.

Most ponies assume that something is wrong with Ditzy Do's eyes. Theories range from a head injury to a genetic disorder to muscle damage behind her eye. The crueler folk suggest she's just retarded. Nicer ponies say it's just a party trick she never got tired of.

They're all wrong. They're all very, very wrong.

I discovered the truth one day in conversation with her. One eye would always look at me, and the other would wander. At least, I thought it was wandering. So while we were talking, I followed it. Goddess in heaven I wish I had not. Never follow the other eye. Ever. Because Ditzy Do's eyes work fine.

She's just watching something. That... thing that's always in the corner of our eyes. And if she looks at you with both eyes?

Goddess save you.

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Preread by BrastaAAura17, Chase Cosmicwing and dreamingnoctis. Cover art also by dreamingnoctis. Guy's a bro.