Seeking refuge from a sudden rainstorm in Maretime Bay one Nightmare Night, Hitch, Zipp and Sparky flee to Hitch's home to dry off. As Sparky slumbers, Hitch and Zipp decide to sit on the couch and watch some Nightmare Night movies, enjoying the spooky holiday even as the storm rages on outside.

Could a night of popcorn and scary movies evolve into something more?

I wanted to write a fun Nightmare Night short story that featured one of my favorite MLP Gen 5 ships, Hitch x Zipp, so here it is. The [Sex] tag is merely for some implied extracurricular activities.

This story contains: some suggestive content, some Hitch x Zipp shipping, a ponified version of Netflix, Nightmare Night, joking references to horror movies and mlp creepypastas, special effects that represent gore but are clearly just visual effects (so fake gore), an OC from an older fic, and... a vampony!

I know it's December (at the time that I post this story), but hey if Christmas can invade both October and November then turnabout is fair play.

Note: This story was featured on 12/12 - 13/2023.

Edited by: Brony1337.

Proofread by: NiCkY and PseudoBob Delightus.

Cover Art created by me.

This story is a sequel to Be Not Afraid

When magic returned to the land of Equestria, something else came with it.

Join S̷u̶n̷n̵y̸ and her friends as they go on a journey to discover that some things better lay forgotten.

Hi there! I’m Hitch Trailblazer. And this is the story of my life as only male student at Mareitime Academy, a prestigious all-girls’ private boarding school.

Inspired by Hitch being the only male character in the Mane 5. What could possibly go wrong?

Cover art from AnnDevil88, will remove upon request.

The question of "How big is Equestria" had always been on Sunny's mind since she was little. Now, with Zipp's ability to fly, she flies up to the stratosphere with her favourite pony. Meanwhile, Pipp is still having a mental breakdown from the loss of her Pippsqueaks.

(Assuming Sunny's wings are a one-time thing.)

During an encounter with Dr. Eggman, Sonic activates a machine that wasn't ready yet, just as the evil scientist planned out. Endowed with the power of the Chaos Emeralds, which Sonic conveniently brought with him, the machine swallows the hedgehog and sends him into a new world, a world that has been divided for centuries and has lost all its magic. Now teaming up with a very optimistic unicorn named Izzy, Sonic will embark on a journey through the uncharted land of Equestria, to unite all the ponies, reclaim the magic, and hopefully find his way back home.

Misty blindly follows Opaline's rule. She couldn't refuse, because she had nowhere else to go. No family, no real friends. No one knew who she was or where she came from, besides Opaline.

She feels shame for all the things she has done, from her lies to her outright theft. But everypony has a price. Opaline has promised her a cutie mark for her unconditional servitude. Opaline is an Alicorn, one of the most powerful creatures to ever exist, her rise to ruler is inevitable.

After helping Opaline, Misty realizes her mistakes and regrets them. Perhaps even a cowardly mare like Misty can stop whatever evil plan Opaline has in store.

*Original Cover Art done by me*

Opaline has barely survived her defeat. With the last ounce of magic in her body, she disguises herself as a Pegasus and plots to infiltrate the Mane 6 and steal the unity crystals. Unsuspectingly, Hitch runs into her before she can finish her plans, and begins to form a romantic bond with her.

Forced to take a detour on they're way to Bridlewood, Sunny and her friends travel through a place known as the Dark Forest, a place where the sun barely reaches the ground and inhabited by dangerous creatures that even Hitch has no effect on. But besides the creatures, are Sunny and her friends alone? Or is someone in the forest waiting for them?

First Gen 5 Story so I will add, remove, and/or change tags if needed.

She thought she was fully happy, but while she certainly feels happier, there’s still a sliver of doubt that she might be might be pursuing the wrong route.

Thankfully, help comes to you sometimes.

Just as earth ponies, pegasi, and unicorns have mastered their special magic, tragedy strikes at the Crystal Bright House. The Unity Crystal has been stolen by a mysterious dark alicorn! The magic of Equestria is resilient, and ponies still have access to their magic for now, but that may be the least of their concerns. What most concerns Sunny Starscout and friends, is what exactly this mysterious alicorn plans on doing with the Unity Crystal. Can Sunny Starscout, Hitch Trailblazer, Izzy Moonbow, Zipp Storm, and Pipp Petals bring the evil alicorn Opaline to justice before the worst comes to fruition?

Includes elements from My Little Pony: A New Generation, Tell Your Tale, Make Your Mark Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.

Unity Crystal image by Orin331
Cozy Glow vector by NC-TV