The Steamboat. At one time, this marvel of grace and beauty was the main way of travelling from one end of Equestria to the other by water, as well as shipping large loads of cargo, at least until the rise of the railroad. However, despite this, a few Steamboat companies still exist, and offer cheap rates for passengers and freight to be moved across Equestria via the Applish River. Some take it to experience something new, others take it to help keep such a vital part of Equestria's history alive in the modern world, while others? They seek to get away from something.

One night, at the port railing of the Steamboat "Speedy Eagle", a lone Human stands, looking out over the water. He wears dirty, faded clothes, is rather unkempt, and seems to be very tired. He stands alone at the railing, and as he looks down into the dark water of the Applish River as the steamboat trundles along, he can't help but think of the many events that led him to that moment. A tale of bad decisions, lost hope, drugs, crime, homelessness, losing his family, moving around a lot, even murder, and being given a second chance he still cannot fully understand. However, little does he know that on this night, events will be set in motion that will change his life forever once again

(WARNING!!! This story is rated "Mature" for very dark themes, mentions of drug use, profanity, crime, homelessness, murder, PTSD, mentions of attempted suicide, Lycans, bullying, and more I'm probably forgetting. You have been warned).