The Ghost of Coltistrano
For decades, the tales of heroes and capes have captured the minds of young children across Equestria. Stories of villainy most foul and the brave ponies who stopped at nothing to secure freedom and justice. It has been 20 years since a new story has been told, and as the young and brash Silver Spade is about to learn, some heroes are born through fire.
Follow this tale of conspiracy and corruption, of perseverance and dignity, as the forces lurking in Canterlot's shadow are revealed and the battle is fought for one stallion's vengeance.
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Welcome to The Ghost of Coltistrano. As a little context to this story, it's something of a love letter to the age of old pulp heroes like Zorro, Lone Ranger, the Shadow, etc.. I really wanted to try my hand at both writing a novel and setting up a world where these sort of pulp themes intertwine with the MLP show itself. As you read, you may find hints and easter eggs to other properties, all of which are intentional, and are meant to pay homage to the many sources of inspiration this story has. +5 points to anyone who finds them all 
Depending on the turnout of this story it may be turned into a full-fledged series, including short stories and larger installments later on down the road. So please, enjoy. Check out the sequel!
Cover art by the ever-talented Siansaar!
23 Chapters:
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Chapter 1: “I almost had you.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 2: “Sergeant Silver Spade, do you accept this board’s offer?” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 3: “The seas are dangerous.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 4: “Certainly, a young stallion like yourself has heard the tales.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 5: “My enemy was a notion, not a nation” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 6: "Strike first." [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 7: “If you are to inherit anything from me, you must earn it” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 8: “He’s mentioned that thing before, talked about it like something out of a horror story.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 9: “We have survived worse” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 10: “This isn’t right, Gilda, this isn’t my home.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 11: “I’ve been dead for six years” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 12: "That monster has taken too much from me already." [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 13: “Morality does not staunch wounds” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 14: “How can I do what’s right if all I feel is… hate?” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 15: “Not everypony’s inside matches the outside.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 16: “Now presenting, for the first time at the Grand Galloping Gala” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 17: “Don’t believe everything Canterlot tells you, darling..." [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 18: “Have you forgotten everything I taught you?!” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 19: "You were… of use.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 20: “I promise.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 21: “Everything I am… I owe to you.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 22: “What was his name?! I want to hear you say it!” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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Chapter 23: “I wish to provide testimony.” [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2019
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