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// Chapter 23: Smile UHD 
// Story: Nightmare Night 
// by Dreadnought 
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The town square lay unusually quiet.  Most ponies were busy at the market or running their shops.  On a park bench sat a filly.  The deserted town square only added to her misery, as she had her face buried in her hooves as she let out heart-wrenching sobs.

"Red Rose?" 

Through her tears Rose beheld a familiar looking mare.  The earth pony was dressed as a clown, with white face paint, red lips and green hair.  But this outrageous outfit was not was out of character for the mare.  Wiping her eyes, Rose attempted a friendly greeting, "Pinkie Pie."

"Why so serious?" she hissed.

"I had a fight with Pumpkin Cake.  I don't know if we'll ever be friends again.  I'm so miserable!"

A twisted smile grew across the mare's face.  "Well, let's put a smile on that face of yours."