When the sun rises...does the nightmare end?

"I still have the book."
It has been one month since the death of Pinkamina, yet her presence is still felt everywhere. The elements are all but gone, Applejack is all that remains. The element of honesty is haunted by that day...only thinking of the one she left behind. When the sun rises, it covers all. Those who get close will burn. But what happens when somepony challenges the light? Dominion over death is a powerful thing...

(The sequel to "The End of a Nightmare (A Grimdark Finale). Prior reading is encouraged, but not required)

(Cover art by Sketchygrl)

Ponyville is in for some change.

After Mayor Mare suddenly goes missing, A rather strange new mayor steps in to take her place. The ponies in town seem to like him, but Twilight is not so sure.

Is she just being paranoid?
Or is he really hiding something?

Only one way to find out...

(Cover art by Sketchygrl)

No wings...
No mark...
No family...

Scootaloo feels alone. Every day she watches as the Pegasi fly over her.
Walking on the clouds, soaring through the wind, making their mark on the sky.
Never able to join them.

But is she really alone?
Sometimes, the person you need most...

Is the one who's been in front of you all along.

It has been rougly one year since the 'Cupcakes' incident, everyone has suffered as a result. Nothing can ever be the same, ponies live in fear, wondering when it will all be over. But in the darkness, there is a spark, desperately trying to stay lit, a glimmer of hope. Amongst the darkness can there be light again? Can the fallen be redeemed? Sometimes the will of a single pony can bring a spark that ignites a fire, burning in the hearts of others. But is the fire strong enough to overcome the darkness that rests in the heart of Twilight's once close friend?

(inspired by Ask Pinkamina, Ask Paranoid Twilight, and Ask Lil Miss Rarity Blogs of Tumblr, As well as the Fanfiction "Cupcakes" by Seargant Sprinkles.)

*Cover art by Stalin The Stallion on Deviantart*