horror · survival · epidemic · post-apocalyptic · trauma · refuge · desperate alliance · tense · atmospheric
The first pale light of dawn was shattered by Rarity's piercing scream, her diamond shield flaring into a protective dome. Applejack and Rainbow Dash strained against the laden cart, shoving it forward as Granny Smith's enraged form closed the distance. Then, Big Macintosh lunged from the shadows. A sickening crack echoed with Applejack's shriek as the cart overturned, tumbling down the slope and leaving her with a shattered knee and Rainbow Dash with a mangled wing. From the settling dust, Pinkie Pie emerged, her expression grim. She thrust a flashlight beam directly into Big Mac's eyes, blinding him long enough to drive him back. Without a word, she gestured for us to follow, leading our wounded party through the treacherous woods to Fluttershy's cottage. Inside the dim, quiet space, th…