A month before Nightmare Night, the Cutie Mark Crusaders discover that a carnival has come to Ponyville, deep within the Everfree Forest. And it's owner is cheery and kind.
But not all is as it seems.

******Fic based on Sand Josieph's song. Done with permission.******

I highly suggest listening to the song and/or watching the animatic before reading, if only to greater familiarize yourself with the character and where the story might be going.