Sunset Shimmer's parents are in Canterlot to visit her for the first time since Sunset had to leave Fillydelphia to study with the Princess. Everypony is excited to be a united family again.
Zipporwhill is an energetic pegasus. She has a loving family and a pet dog. She also has a problem with being late to school. One day after taking a shortcut she runs into something that is worse than being tardy. Something dark. Something evil.
Teddy, Ace, and Sweet Heart were just some foals with rich parents whom were dragged along to a tour of some rich mare's facility. They'd never imagined the horror underneath.
On the verge of success, Pinkie has her most precious goal ripped from her for a third time. And for a third time, she will make them pay for what they have done. (An EQD contest entry)
The woods are lovely, dark, deep... and dangerous. But Dinky wasn't planning on going anywhere near them. Her mommy told her not to, and she always listened to her mommy...