Monument

by Equimorto

Extract from Captain S******'s diary; Entry dated 09/11/994

I'm having nightmares lately. Ever since I was assigned to Twilight's case. I wish I'd never read what they allowed me to of what was in that diary. I see myself in a corridor, or maybe it's not a corridor, the walls don't reach the ceiling. It's dark. I feel like I know that place, but I don't remember ever being anywhere like it. I suppose that's how it is with dreams. The ground is shaking. No, it's like... I'm standing on something. The ground is alive. And there's... There's a picture there, in the room, something I want to look at. Last night I got to. I woke up screaming in cold sweat. It was the middle of the night. I still don't know what it looks like. I know I'll end up back there when I fall asleep. I made myself two coffees, but I know I'll end up there again tonight. It feels like it's pulling me in. At least I finally get a use out of this thing. Psychological benefits my flank, they just slashed the budget too far to afford us professional help.

At least I get to vent while I'm being paid. I might seek some help by myself. I wish I could just not have to deal with the nightmares, but I suppose this is what I get.

Comments

[Bicyclette]

I'm having nightmares lately. Ever since I was assigned to Twilight's case. I wish I'd never read what they allowed me to of what was in that diary.

the familiarity of calling her "Twilight" does make me think this is Shining Armor, or at least somepony that knew Twilight personally.

No, it's like... I'm standing on something. The ground is alive.

oof, The Spire being the housing for a chained dragon wyrm does seem to match these clues...