Short Stories

	The Lost Idea The stone Chia's contours gleamed delicately in the flickering light. Upon his head sat the great hat, its stone feather curving... by yoyote
	Pep and the Great Turmaculus "Ha-ha, you silly petpet, Pep!" she said, smiling. Her Christmas Noil was running around the middle of the living room floor chasing his jingly bell on his hat... by 13wocky_lover13
	Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises It was today, the final day, that had excited murmurs racing throughout the packed crowd. Tensions ran high, for today was the biggest event of all - the hero's exhibition match... by jjquil
	Big Trees "Do you know why we're doing this?" Janice asked Ever. "Do you know why we are planting this little tree?" by violinoutoftune
	The Grass is Much Greener "Sweet Fyora!" he cried, slapping the water in exasperation. He laid his ears back and glowered at the specks of pink, purple, and orange that dotted the waves. His waves... by 4zure
	The Extra I can only recall one moment when I found myself feeling like I was worth something to someone. Feeling like I mattered... by jelleyfrosting
	Neopaltropaly: The Last Allusion The rule of the village was that only green neopets were allowed to live there. It was said that other colors attracted the horrible monster... by amy112002
	Double Crossed "I have things I want to buy, too, you know. To do that I'll need money. And to get money..." A gleam came into his yellow eyes as he scanned the dark woods... Also by dan4884 Art by nut862 by nut862
	The Koi Party "Nah, what could go wrong? So here's where our laser will go-" Apoc was interrupted by his brother... by mystery_island111223
	A Mysterious Fishing Trip "What's all this?" I asked, somewhat pensively. Around the room were some packets of what appeared to be tiny fish. There were sunscreen, a blanket, a picnic basket, hats, and – oh no. There were fishing poles! by mzkimmi

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"Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises" by jjquil
Down in the arena, Tormund lunged forward, silver blade flashing in the sun. His strike bounced harmlessly off of Jeran's steel chest plate, parried by the older Lupe's swift down stroke. They circled each other warily; sweat trickling down beneath their hot metal armor...

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Tasty Treats that Won't Burn a Hole in Your Pocket
One may ask oneself what it takes to have a stomach full of tasty treats and a bank account full of hard-earned neopoints...

by stars_and_stripes180

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Why Plots Are Preferred
Are plots really worth the headaches we receive as we try in vain to multiply the number of bumroot by the square root of baggus pulp?

by streamergurl

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Spheres of Influence: Part One
Even as he watched, the second Chia disappeared from sight. "Well, this is irregular," Drake muttered to himself...

by zephandolf

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Legend Seekers: Mysterious Magic - Part Eight
Silver-white tendrils spread across the sea and anchored themselves on the sand. Slowly at first, the surface of the ocean turned to frost, then the frost thickened into a narrow pathway of solid ice. Awesome! It really works!

by yatomiyuka

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Velocity's Comic
White Paint Brush: around 300,000 NP. Kau Kau Farm Milk: 200 NP.

by firstmatewiggles

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Just Funny
*sigh* More snot...

by julia_200611

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