One man finds himself in a terrifying situation. Thankfully, he's not alone.

Just a short story that I felt compelled to write. I do hope that you enjoy it.

I've suffered with night terrors for the last couple of years now and I just wanted to try and capture some of the emotions that I've experienced with this story. I also wanted to write some Luna and I wondered what she'd make of it. Thank you.

If a pony does not earn his cutie mark, how do they progress into adult life? Do they accept it and submit to rules that don't apply to them or do something else entirely?

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A one-shot created simply to vent, initially, I wrote this in an hour after a rare jolt of inspiration. If anyone enjoys this, then that makes my day! As well as that, this isn't what I'd usually write so I hope I did a smashing good job.

With thanks to the omniscient ARTL for fixing my horseword errors. He truly is a saint.

When Twilight Sparkle awakens, she is met with silence. The playground is empty, the trees retain their fruit and Ponyville is quiet.

Guided by her wits and the assistance of a mysterious force, Twilight must discover the fate of those who once were. In a forgotten time, she will piece together the uncanny mystery of those souls lost in the light, or forever be alone.

Whatever happens, she will try.

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Inspired by the game Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, a beautiful narrative driven exploration game that everyone should experience. Rated teen and dark as I will infrequently use dark themes. While I was inspired by the game, I will not be telling the same story, I simply want to put my own pony related spin on it.

Thank you to The Lunar Toaster for pre-reading.