Migraines

A 'human in Equestria' story about a pony with debilitating migraines that have unusual effects

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An innovative experiment operating on the material in between universes, hyperspace, fails miserably. An explosion levels the research complex and propels a technician into another world. An accompanying explosion in Equestria ends up with the protagonist abandoned in a hospital. Soaked with the caustic substance, he must deal with a brain that has been popped open like Swiss cheese as well as a clunky new pony body with new abilities.

His frequent migraines bring unimaginable pain. They also open up new doorways between universes. Not knowing friend from foe, he must find some way back home soon. Otherwise, he'll continue giving 'birth' to a variety of mysterious creatures-- assuming he can even survive that many of these attacks. Through his journey, he finds himself trailed by a cowpony in black that spins wild tales about an evil Princess Celestia and her six evil assistants. Although he appreciates the help, he doesn't quite agree, since they seem rather... nice.

Although the above sounds grim and dark, I'm intending for this to be a Steven Spielberg / Robert Zemeckis-style adventure story with a positive tone as well as a lot of silly and light moments. This is my first time seriously trying to write something like this as a complete story. I'd love any feedback. I had a devilish time converting my Word docs into a presentable form here-- so the formatting might be screwy at times. I apologize in advance. The story is rated 'Teen' for some salty language and sexual related humor. There's nothing you wouldn't see on, say, a NBC nightly TV-movie. Thanks very much for reading.

->A special thanks to Spring Fresh for drawing the illustration over there.

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