There's a place where most ponies go after they pass. A marvelous place, the universal consciousness, if you can believe that. If they can try and be nice to others, avoid eating too much fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try to live together in peace and harmony with others of all species and nations; they are guaranteed a spot in eternal happiness. Simple, but who cares. There is another place where some go when they're not so good, a place inhabited by not just cruel ponies, but all the evil creatures of Equestria and beyond; creatures who wasted they're life tormenting others during they're brief shot at existence.

Tatarus, an unimaginable punishment awaits those who enter its gates. They are brought there by Charon. These are his stories.