As promised some time ago, here's my own take on Nightmare Night stories, just as an example. Harsh criticism is very welcome.

And now I'd like to ask: what stories do you think make for good Nightmare Night reading?

Harsh criticism is very welcome.

I'm gonna tell you how fat you are.

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what stories do you think make for good Nightmare Night reading?

Oh, whoops! I didn't notice the question, sorry.

I think Luna/Nightmare Moon stories are the best.

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And now I'd like to ask: what stories do you think make for good Nightmare Night reading?

Well, I'm admittedly a bit of a wimp, so I prefer lighthearted prank comedies such as this one.

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I'm gonna tell you how fat you are.

Good thing I'm not, or that might actually affect me.

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I think Luna/Nightmare Moon stories are the best.

Really? I dunno, sounds too easy to me. I mean there's potential there, but if I'm gonna read a Nightmare Night story, it needs to be scary, and Luna tends to not be very scary in my mind. She can be if portrayed properly, but it seems people have difficulty with that.

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I'm holding off on reading that one, particularly because my RiL is already too long and I want to be more picky about what I read. also: comedy is my mortal literary enemy. I can't write it to save my life.

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That's all highly dependent on the author's skill. I have found on many occasions that making all-encompassing statements, like, "Luna isn't scary," to be proven wrong in the han--er, hooves of the right author.

Search for long enough, and you'll find what you were hoping for.

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IKR?

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Did I say Luna can't be scary? Let me repeat:

She can be if portrayed properly, but it seems people have difficulty with that.

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Yes, I understand. Sorry, I guess I came across as a condescending douche. I didn't mean to, I apologize.

We are agreed that Luna is typically portrayed as not scary, but can be scary if portrayed by a competent author, then.

Also, this is kind of relevant.

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I must have a communication problem. So many times people think I'm telling them they're assholes when that was never my intention.

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Having read tons of scary short stories, I can safely say I've not heard of a single one of those. Now I want to know more.

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You're adorbz. :twist: