There were rumors about foals going missing.
There were rumors of adults being taken from their homes.
There were tales of a stallion with no face, wearing a black suit and red tie, who was involved in these disappearances.
Being a gossip, Rarity was well-aware of these rumors, though she never believed them.
But we all know he's real.
We also know he's not the only one.
*Something I wrote because I was bored.