"Who's Out There?"

January 17th, Saturday

Hey, I know you probably won't read this since it's the last page and all (because I know you don't like writing on the final page) but I like you. You're a very intelligent student and a nice friend to talk to. It's wrong of me to read your whole journal but you need to know that somepony a lot of ponies cares about you. You've written some... things about your parents in this book and I want to tell you something. My parents are gone but I still love them to the core because they made me into who I am. I appreciate them being there for me even if I don't see them.

I also appreciate you admiring me as well. Gets my cheeks flustered every time I read it. I hope you find what you need in your adventures because I'd want to know all about 'em.

Signed,
Apple Bloom

This is the new author writing. The previous writer, unknown, is currently missing and I'm using this book to try and find where this pony has gone. My first lead is the Everfree Forest, my next is the so-called Cutie Mark Crusaders, his friend Button Mash and finally, the parents.

I've only had very few pages, Page 100-105 including.

If you're a new reader having acquired this page, I'm an investigator, given the task to find out what happened to this missing author. I believe this writer is a colt, taking his studies in Cheerilee's Schoolhouse and has spoken with him before with his book exposed.

It has been days ever since the writer had gone missing and if I don't figure out sooner or later, another kid would end up deceased in the forest - I can't let that happen.

• "Covert"