One Hundred Ponies of Tambelon

by Tartarusbound

Chapter 8

Sandy was alone.

The cave-in separated her from her family and the rest of the herd. There was no choice but to look for another path around. Hopefully, they were all right. Until then, she would be strong.

Left turn. Right turn. Straight.

*tap* *tap* *tap*

Sandy froze in place.

“Tapper?”

*tap* *tap* *tap*

“Tapper!”

Sandy broke into a gallop, following the echoing taps through the labyrinth.

Right turn. Right turn. Straight. Dead end. Try to the left instead.

*TAP* *TAP* *TAP*

Sandy turned a final corner and froze.

“No… no…”

Grotesque. Insane. Gigantic. Infected.

Thrasher bore his fangs.