SYNOPSIS
The Cuite Mark Crusaders, with Applejack as their caretaker, head out on a train bound for Appleloosa, ending up in an eerie ghost town. Although things seem nice enough at first, it doesn't take long for the fillies to realize something is amiss. Applejack does her best to protect Apple Bloom, Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo, but the young fillies' curious nature gets the best of them. The Cutie Mark Crusaders become reluctant heroes as they slowly uncover the mystery shrouding the darkest corners of an ancient town called Happy Hollow.
Story Cover Art by Jitterbug Jive
Author's Note:
This is the first story I'm submitting to fimfiction and I personally thank you if you plan on taking the time to read it. I've been working on this story for some time now, and I plan on releasing new chapters as soon as possible. This particular story will consist of five chapters. This is the first work of prose that I've created involving ponies, although I do write a web comic called "Ask Crapplejack", which you may or may not have heard of. If you have seen it, you may know what to expect from my work. I can guarantee you this is going to be a fun ride if you wish to take it with me. Thanks again for taking the time to read this. I hope you like grimdark. - Devnul
havn't read it yet, but i'm curious..
is this some sort of sleey hollow and the headless horseman story?
Cos if it is, I VERY much approve, and if it isn't I'm interested to see what it is.
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No, it's not a Sleepy Hollow parody or a parody of anything for that matter. It's an original piece. Thanks for your interest, though! I appreciate it.
Oh i remember you i cursed you for that picture of applejack chained up since i liked it! i am not suppose to like my favorite character chained up.
whatever applejack is best pony.
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Thank you for your input. Also, I would like to say that Applejack is my second favorite pony and I have nothing against her so don't take the cover art as me hating on AJ or anything. I would never do that.
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Thats fine i never took it as you not liking her. in fact i thought she was your first fav not second because of that. i love all ponies except for soarin and braeburn those guys rub me the wrong way. so no problem i hope to see more from you.
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I just wanted to clarify that for everybody haha. And thank you kindly!
This is how you start Horror. X3
Cant favorite fast enough.
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you get where I'm going with this. I want this to be a true horror story and not just some gore fest.
I went to your webcomic before reading this piece and I am enjoying both so far. I expect good things from you. Yes. Good things.
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It's really refreshing to see someone take on the subtleties of true horror. I mean, don't get me wrong, I like a good gory thriller now and again... But when horror is done right, It's like a drug for me.
Originality 's rare these 'ere times stranger.
Seriously, this is very good.
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Thank you very much! I really appreciate you taking the time to check out my other work besides this story. Now that's initiative!
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Well I certainly hope I can feed your addiction.
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Wow, this comment really made my day! Thank you so much. Originality's a tough thing to come by, and I'm very glad you deem my story "original".
Great first chapter. Looking forward 2 more.
It's sad that well written dark stories are few and far between, and that ones as good as this don't get the recognition they deserve. Cuz this is damn well written too. I can't find any errors in it what so ever. Keep it up.
“What’s in it?”
PONIES!!!
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Kinda my guess too.
God. The pacing in this story. It's absolutely DELICIOUS so far. It definitely feels like a true horror fic, and not one of those "gore and horror for gore and horror's sake" ones. I look forward to more.
Aw... This is a really good book. I can see its under appreciated. It needs more attention, because I can see that this is some good writing. The first horror story that actually scares me. Great Job!