//------------------------------//
// Horror - Once Forgotten 
// Story: The 200 Words Contest 
// by DeathToPonies 
//------------------------------//





It hungers for your light.

In the furthest reaches of Equestria, hidden beyond the veil of twilight, lies a sinister realm uncharted by ponies' hooves. A haunting silence shrouds the cursed woods, where ancient trees stretch their skeletal limbs toward a blood-red moon.

Whispers of dread float through the air, a symphony of fear forlorn. Eyes unseen peer from shadowy branches, and malevolent giggles echo. Shivering roots crawl upon the forest floor like icy fingers...

...Ensnaring any foolish wanderers.

Deep within the heart of this accursed thicket, a vile secret awaited. A decrepit well, tainted with malevolence, stood, beckoning the unwary. Its waters whispered promises of power - forbidden knowledge.

Your light.

One fateful night, a curious foal ventured near, drawn by a sinister allure. She gazed into the well's depths, and the darkness gazed back, claiming her soul. Her once-rosy coat turned ashen, and malevolence seeped from her hollow eyes.

A warning to those who dare venture close, the corrupted foal now roams the cursed woods. They say if you hear her mournful wail, turn and flee, for she seeks to devour the brave.

Beware the heart of darkness. It hungers not for anyone.

It hungers for your light.