Octavia reflects on her struggles.
Originally written for Scattered Pages: Tales from the Book of All Stories, which was published for Ciderfest 2023. The premise of Ciderfest 2023 was that one of the con mascots had discovered the magical Book of All Stories and accidentally trapped everyone inside of it. This story is based on that premise.
For other stories from Ciderfest 2023, click here.
Art by Rico Starlight. Editing by MidnightConcerto, Skywriter, Brass Scribe, Snowday, and Vivid Syntax.
Trigger Warning: Emotional Abuse, Parentification, Complex PTSD, Dreams Deferred
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It was an honor and a pleasure reading this in the leadup to PVCF, glad to see it here!
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Thank you for your editing work.
I know I said this before in private, but I think it bears repeating.
They say to write what you know, and your experiences in life and etched into every word of this story. It's clear that you've gone through *so* much in your time, so much pain. It's never easy to bare one's soul like this, and I think it's a testament to your strength that not only are you still standing, but you're able in some small way to share a piece of your story with the world. Thank you, for being willing to put yourself through the past again to share yourself with all us.
Stay safe, love, and I hope you can find the happiness that you so rightly deserve.
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*hugs* Thank you
It's pretty much perfect for what it's saying.
There's something dark to considering, what if these characters were born in the human world? Would they be miserable? Never achieve their dreams?
There's a positive flipside to that, though, you know. People often look at characters in fiction, especially stuff like MLP, and think, 'I wish I could be that person.'
Maybe you are, but you've just been handed a much more difficult burden. Don't judge yourself as lesser.
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Good point. Thank you.