The Crystal Princess is a fairy tale of sorts that brings darkness back to My Little Pony, combining modern English with ancient sensibilities. It is, at once, a story of arrogance and piety that portrays the more masculine side of Christianity.

Christianity? In a pony story? Say it ain't so! What need have ponies for the savior of humankind?

Well, this isn't weekend Bible study. When the princess of the Crystal Empire summons the Devil, she duels him for his powers and for prestige. Most importantly, however, she duels him out of love for her little sister, Skyla Amore.

Even so, the princess might fail - and if she does, could Skyla live with the consequences?

Preread by user WannaFlugelHorn