Phony. Villain.
Monster.
That was what they called Trixie Lulamoon nowadays.
Word of her most recent infamous actions in Ponyville had spread quickly to all four corners of Equestria, and now wherever Trixie went, she was constantly reminded of what she had done.
She hoped that she could somehow regain everypony's respect, to show them that her actions in Ponyville weren't her own and that she could change for the better.
Nopony believed her.
Trixie quickly discovered for herself that capturing the admiration of ponies was nigh impossible now. Nopony wanted to give her another chance. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find any solace in these dark times.
After many, many failed attempts to regain her status in show business, she soon begins to doubt her capabilities as a magician. She even thinks about giving up the profession forever, until an interesting pony helps her remember why she became a magician in the first place, and how all is not yet lost.
Cover art by me, Mossbender!
My submission to the Everfree Northwest 2015 Pre-Con Contest. Enjoy!
Very well done. I was going to gently chide you for this:
as being awkward and out of place, but I kept reading and saw WHY this line is here. Again, very well done.
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Why thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Luna, or rather, the hooded mare never appeared in the allyway. At least, there is no line stating this.
It's messed up thuough because now I feel like I entered the contest with the same idea.
Otherwise I love this story.
This was an interesting story to review, but in the end I feel I have to reject it from the submissions folder. It's hard to explain, but I've done my best here.
Also, regardless of what I've said, good luck in the contest! I'm in it too.