So since Umbral Souls didn't really seem to get any real attention, I decided it's time to pull it. My guess is since it's an original setting, though heavily influenced by the Dark Souls franchise, it wasn't getting as much traction since most successful stories here focus solely on the MLP brand or other recognizable brands (i.e. crossovers which Umbral Souls really isn't). Stories like Fallout Equestria and my buddy Universal's Fallout Girls did/do well since they are based off two very

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One reason it's taken this long, barring everything else in life, is that I felt wrong leaving Spike out, so I rewrote the chapters to have him included, as well as fixing some discrepancies:

1. Spike the Dog is now in the story from chapter 1 onwards.
2. I changed the titles of Celestials to Divines. I mean let's face it; "Celestial Luna, Celestial Celestia." Don't sound good at all, no sirree.
3. Changed the time of the Eternal Night having been two years instead of five.

I've almost finished updating the chapters to bring Spike into the story. Much of it is still the same, with added bits of dialogue, and he will be given more focus as the story goes on. Even have some heroic moments planned for the doggo.

Yes, I know it's been over a month since I was supposed to resume. Depression and procrastination were not helping, but I've also been bust trying to expand my art business, as well as the fact I've also been auditioning a lot these past few months, and the fact my sleep patterns are all over the place.

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