So, before I begin the next chapter, I’ve decided to let you readers make a choice on which story they will react to next. There are two options that will be given which you must vote on by commenting down below. And if you can, try to briefly describe your reasons why you chose one over the other, though that won’t be mandatory. This vote will be open until tomorrow night after I post this. After a certain point it will be closed.
With all that explained, let me present you with your two options:
1. The Lair of the Wendigo.
Someone on the previous chapter requested this in the comments and ultimately made good points for including in this fic. I will admit that this story does suit the current month of snowy December. Exposing the crusaders to the idea of Cannibalism is definitely going to get interesting reactions from them. The abilities the wendigo also possesses in this video is another thing that could make crusaders’ skin crawl.
2. Eleven.
This is the one I was originally planning on doing. I was especially interested in writing Apple Bloom’s reaction to this one. But I have to consider the possibility that the subject matter and the way it’s portrayed might be a little too heavy, even for a T-rated fic. It’s also hard for me to imagine that the crusaders’ would so easily transition to the next video after that; they’d probably be hesitant to watch any more Bedtime Stories (though they still will, so don’t let that last persuade you. One last thing this video has going against it is that the last true crime story was more recent than the last cryptid/monster story; the next true crime story after this one will also come sooner than the next monster one.
Once again comment your vote down below and maybe make an argument for the story chose.
Now let’s get voting!
I think lair of the wendiego as it is the winter month. Afterwords you can do eleven.
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i agree with this as well
Agree with Lair of the Wendigo. Fits the season more. Cannibalism and mass suicide are both disturbing options but I ultimately think the Wendigo one works better
The Lair of the Wendigo. Especially to see the CMC's reaction when they realize the episode isn't about the Equestrian Windigos that feed on hate and freeze everyone.
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Oooh! I love this reason as well! It would be hilarious in a dark way to see!
Wendigo first please. I can picture the CMC keeping Twilight up to see if there was a different type of Wendigo species.
You know, given how Equestria has a historical account of Windigos, I can't help but image that the CMC would make the logical and sad/terrifying connection there?
And maybe give a little more credence to the idea that the human world's cryptids might have a presence in Equestria too... Much to Scoot's chagrin.
Regardless, Wendigo has my vote.
It warms my heart to see my suggestion get so much support. Needless to say my vote goes for Lair of the Wendigo as well.
It would be interesting to see the Crusaders assume that the humans just misspelled the name of Windigoes and get excited about finally going into a story they won't be so unfamiliar with, only to come to a startling realization that this mystery isn't what they were expecting but something much more horrifying.
And if you want to cover a true crime story that would really hit Apple Bloom close to home, I think Hinterkaifeck would be a better pick. That would finally make her as paranoid as Scootaloo, especially with how her family wasn't home during the Interlude.
1. The Lair of the Wendigo
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Hinterkaifeck and the Villisca/Man From the Train 2 parter would both be really good
I’d say to write about the wendigo episode. If the Eleven episode is as heavy as you say it is you might want to have them watch it closer to the end of the story so you don’t have the problem you mentioned of them not wanting to watch more.
The Lair of the Wendigo episode
I'd love to see the CMC's reaction to what they think is something they already have a good understanding about.
Only for them to realize that this is something far worse.
And who knows? Perhaps because of this episode; they might begin to start questioning or become skeptical to any history or tale they read, and question if they are even accurate at all?
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Hinterkaifeck Would be so creepy for Apple bloom
Defently the wendigo one