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	Brightvale History: The Two Kings - Part Ten William stared in awe at the castle walls. When Thomas had said that the castle was the very definition of "unassailable", the Blumaroo had assumed that some exaggeration was involved. by nimras23
	The Wise Whoot: Guardian of the Elements - Part Five Lethe shrugged. "I'm not sure what your purpose in life is, Blaze. No one really knows except for you." by bluehamster9981
	Yuletide Witches: Part Two "Someone's stolen Christmas," Stanley informed her. Sophie blinked once. "Good for them," she replied, and closed the door. by herdygerdy
	Difficulties: Part Five As soon as I stepped inside, my owner came bursting out of the kitchen. "Oh, Lela, you're home! You won't believe the news I have for you!" by majikel
	Irregular Bane: Part Four After checking outside to make sure no one was waiting to be let in, Bane slipped through a small door in the back... Art by saro_the_legendaerie by saro_the_legendaerie
	Above The Ashes: Part Three "Ah, yes, Grand Elder Kyruggi. I daresay your story is the most alarming of them all. By all means, begin," Fyora invited her... Also by imogenweasley. Art by imogenweasley. by dan4884
	Of Advents and Calendars: Part Three "Heya, Mr. Snoooowager! Looking for something?" Breanna and Marie turned to see a Camouflage Acara waving a large brown bag above her head. Also by sweetie_purple16 by chocolate_fudge7
	A Very Peophin Christmas: Part Five Looking up from the letter, the Tyrannian Peophin wiped away her tears and got up. She and Bree had to talk. by babygirl229911
	Mirror, Mirror!: Part Two "But you aren't happy now, are you?" Startled, she looked up. Her reflection bore her own face, but it smiled in contrast to the fear on her own features. by shelbymcb85
	The Gift of Winter: Part Two Insa spotted an approaching speck in the distance. She sighed in relief, knowing that the messenger she had sent was approaching. by cheeseworld101

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A Squire's Dream Come True
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New Priorities
The plushie Draik sighed grumpily, feeling very put-upon indeed. "No. I don't want any of those ugly things."

by kingskid999

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Beyond Games – Different Ways of Making Neopoints
Whenever I see someone 'begging' for an item or neopoints on the Help Chat, the most common response is 'work for it'. Work? Games are meant to be fun, not work.

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Kitchen Quest – the Stats
I'll be looking at the statistics of Kitchen Quest, both for the sake of curiosity and for the effectiveness of training your pet's stats, with tips added to help make your quests run smoothly.

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Anon & Balthazar One Half: Musings (Part 3 of 3)
The greatest gift of all is one that tickles the funny bone.

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Meepit Carols
Don't answer your door this holiday season.

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