Most musicians gained their understanding of music from a teacher; Octavia Melody is no different. But her teacher had a secret to hide, and one that now draws her into its fold as well.

Oh, I'm sorry, were you wondering how that mare turned out? The in-between of the rock farm and Ponyville? Let me fill in that blank.

I was a normal filly once. But foalhood can be rough, y'know? Especially on the rock farm, where I became the thing of monster's nightmares. Want me to tell you how?

From the mind of a mad lunatic, a reimagining of Cupcakes emerges. No, Rainbow Dash isn't involved.

In the dead of night, Applejack does what needs to be done to protect the Apple Family's interests.