A human finds himself in Equestria. His tale of adventure and treachory is told after the fact, from the mouth of a criminal. This is the tale of a broken man and a beaten soul. But the true question is whether or not his sanity remains.
Spike receives a letter one day giving him valuable insight in the ways of a dragon. His journey will take him past his normal boundaries and into a land unknown, where the best option might be to turn around.
After surviving a terrible accident, a young colt arrives in Ponyville with his sister, continuing his journey around the world. The accident changed him, but does that really make him a threat?
Six strangers enter the pavilion. Their only common attribute is the cloak they wear, and the masks on their faces. The world will soon need them, sane or not, as the harmony in Equestria is threatened once more.
When Synth Meadows is consumed by darkness after the Mane 6 beat Nightmare Moon, will he be able to gain control, or will the darkness consume him entirely? What will happen when the 'good' in him challenges that darkness and drives him to insanity?