Though I walk through the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, for you are with me.

Navigating the post-mortem world is a nearly impossible task without guidance from somepony who has been to the other side before. For just a few rose petals, anypony can ask the ferry of the dead, Charmane, for her aid to the next realm.

But, what if you never paid the toll?

And what if nopony is willing to pay it for you?

Edited by Cerulean Voice and vren55.

It was going to be an entry for The Most Dangerous Game contest, but I ran out of time. Turns out I tried to cram too much in.