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Spyder Bite

He entered the living room. It was just like he'd expected it to look. His other sister Sara was clinging to the chandelier and a tiny Spyder was perched on the floor...

by jayandcourtneyk
Bonju's Punishment

"You know that knife really was for cooking," Bonju explained, keeping a hold of as much dignity as a Blumaroo can while having all his pockets turned inside out...

by treenifer
The Thornberry Debate

"I don't like pink. Pink is not my kind of color. I am not putting this on market until you get rid of the pink..."

by angelwater630
Heroes and Stuff

Applesouce had her mouth open to hiss when she noticed something strange and appalling. By her right foot, (which incidentally had its toenails painted rainbow by that horrible Faerie Krawk, Zarxen) was a lump of the scourge of the Neoverse! THE STUFF!!!

by lazer_zone
A Clown For Valentine's

I realized that my sister had to get whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted it, or else she would make a scene. Scenes were terrible things to make. She would scream and kick and throw herself on the floor...

by tazmanianunicorn
Fluff and Ribbons

"It's not the message that bothers me," replied Rorey grumpily. "It's the way they go about proclaiming that message! Since when does love and cheer have to be pink?"

by laurelinden
The Age of Reason

The Space Station wasn't particularly crowded, which made it a mystery as to why Sloth chose that day for his next invasion...

by rcr311
Kylie's Valentines

With a little 'phew' I stuck my lunch box in my pack and slipped it onto my back. I noticed a small pink, heart-shaped note on my desk. A card? For me?

by pupluvr7177
The Valentine Miracle

Every time she went to the gift shop, all the Valentines related items were all sold out...

by adprybylski
A Poem of Friendship

Valentine's Day would be soon. And so would come the sappy cards, boxes of chocolates, roses, and another year for Tina without a Valentine...

Also by goosher

by hello5346

Just Missed You

"February 14th!" Vira filled in excitedly. "Valentine's Day!"

by fip
Broken Scarabs

Tomos squinted up into the white sun, willing it to stop shining for just an instant of relief. He could understand why thieves chose to work in the cool darkness of night. Why hadn't the princess ever tried a campaign to turn her entire population nocturnal?

Art by nut862

by nut862

 
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"Broken Scarabs" by nut862
He wasn't about to eat the dry cracker, knowing it would only make his throat burn for water. As it was, if the sun got much hotter, the Scarab Cookie would soon be a Burnt Scarab Cookie. Though it was lunchtime, Tomos didn’t feel like moving a muscle to swipe something to eat. Suddenly, a ghost of a refreshing taste came to his mouth, taunting him. Strawberries. Pyramid strawberries...




Other Stories


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A Different Kind of Valentines
"What? Valentines Day without the colour red, you must be insane!" I hear you say. Well, with a little research I have come up with a few gifts that are suitable for a red-free Valentines Day.

by _snuppy_

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Where Do Owners Come From?
We've all got one, but where in Neopia do they come from?

by boofy113

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Sword of the Shapeshifter: Part Four
Kass's hollow gaze drifted slowly up to meet hers, glinting weakly as whatever fading remnant of consciousness his body still held struggled to assert itself...

Art by sarahleeadvent

by sarahleeadvent


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Petpet Adventures: Runaway - Part One
The Juma smiled and uncurled her body. "Yes, I am," she answered. "I woke my pet up, but I managed to escape in a couple of minutes..."

by rachelindea

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Beware, Mysterious Valentines!
Or better yet, beware of Kadoaties bearing gifts...

by aiyakhiori

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The Mind of Max ~ Valentines Special!
No! Not a hug!

by 0omythical_dragono0



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