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MintCakeWrites


Writer, Reader, Teacher, Dad Joke-r, Shitposter

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In a town full of missing imaginary friends, disappearing blankies and things that go boing in the night, there’s one colt you can count on. Who can the students of Ponyville turn to when no adult is available? Who will stand against injustice for the low cost of a hoofful of candy? Who shouldn't have read those old Detective Comics in dad's study?

Follow the adventures of Gumdrop and his "Detection Agency", as they battle the nefarious forces of Treacle. Be amazed at the daring deeds all across Ponyville, from the shady booths of Sugarcube Corner to the dizzying heights of the swings.

Dolls found, diaries recovered, days saved.
Agreeable fees.
Bedtime at 6.


A collection of short stories about Gumdrop, an earth pony colt who's read one too many of his dad's comics. Styling himself as a hardbitten gumshoe, he takes on cases for ponies all over Ponyville, from the mildly serious to the utterly bizzare. So long as there's a cookie at the end of it, Gum's on the case.

Cover art by Mr Tech aka hugo231929 on dA

Chapters (2)
Comments ( 14 )

I love your banter. :pinkiehappy:

This was made for me. The noir style narration contrasts hilariously with the actual content, and I appreciate all the coy TCG references. I will definitely devour any future chapters.

This was glorious. XD I loved it! :pinkiehappy:

Awww... The ending of this was really sweet.

And the rest of the chapter was just funny :pinkiehappy:

Glad to see this foal-detective series continuing. :pinkiehappy:

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Yes! Gumdrop returns!
Since I write these as one shots, the updates will be irregular. Thank you for waiting and reading!

How is this story not better known?

Seriously - it's fun, well written and pretty cute. Couple of minor errors ("pour over them" should be "pore over them", for example), but nothing major that I could see.

This really feels like it should have more likes and views.

Ah well, you've got one reader, at least.

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Thank you for the kind words! If you can see anyway I can improve, it would be a big help!!

And if you know a way I can get this seen by more people, that would be lovely too :twilightsmile: I'm not really in it for the hursefame, and to have a story read by even this many people is wonderful in itself, but more views means more opportunities to grow!

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Believe me, if I knew a way to get people interested like that, I'd tell you. But given that I can't even get an editor for my stories, I fear I'm even less qualified to comment on the matter.

If you've read Calvin and Hobbes, the first thing that comes to mind with this fic is Calvin's alter ego, Tracer Bullet, PI.

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It's on my list to read, I've been told it's a fantastic series

This colt doesn’t need another vice.

My dad already has one in the workshop.

:rainbowlaugh:

She was my go to when the situation needed a musical number.

That happens more than you think.

:rainbowlaugh:

Pinkie explained, never once opening her eyes. Behind her, I could hear my partner quietly say “om” over and over.

:pinkiehappy:

What could go wrong now?

Oh, Gumdrop, you said those words in Ponyville while working with the CMC!:facehoof: Discord must be doing a jig right now.

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