Short Stories

	Unearthed Faerie City bustled with activity as visitors and residents alike filled the streets to shop or run their errands. by black_skull725
	A Ghostly Halloween Party "Come join our Halloween party,” the two Wocky twins announced in unison as they stared into the Ghost Poogle's eyes. by ningkov1
	The Halloween Curse Two best friends find themselves deep in the Haunted Woods on Halloween night. What could possibly go wrong? by greencheese79
	All in Vain “...And the mirror whispered, “There’s only one way to get your beauty back.” by madam_scarlet
	Cold - A Terror Mountain Ghost Story There’s no such thing as cold. Maybe someone has told you this before: That cold is just the absence of heat, in the same way that darkness is the absence of light. by dennykins
	Trick or Cheat "Trick or Treat!” Little Timmy squealed with delight as the Neopians before him dropped several pieces of candy into his bag. by maddie_bangz
	Towards the Light The menacing crackle of energy arcing from Sophie’s raised staff fizzled out as an eerie sense of recognition spread over her. by salem_822
	The Tell-Tale Harmonica My name is Davidroy, a Darigan Techo from the far side of Neovia, but you can call me Dave. This is my tale of obsession, madness, and my dealings with a Dark Faerie on an eldritch Hallow’s Eve. by mamasimios

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"All in Vain" by madam_scarlet
“...And the mirror whispered, “There’s only one way to get your beauty back.” A hush fell over the crowd of Neopians, huddled around the fire of the dim bookshop. An emerald-coloured Lenny wearing a witch’s hat sat in an airchair, looking up from the old book. “And the moral of the story is not to put style over substance!” she said, raising a wing. “Never let vanity get in the way of true beauty!” The group of Neopians applauded in the tiny bookshop. Many of them were dressed in festive costumes for the gathering; hats, cloaks and masks. “Thank you all for coming to spooky storytime today!” trilled the Lenny. “And remember, the more books you read, the smarter you get! Why, you might even win the Neopian Book Award!” “Don’t forget, the Autumn Costume Contest is at the Rainbow Pool at 1:00!” announced the Blue Nimmo who owned the bookstore. “The winner will receive a trophy!” The crowd of Neopians murmured excitedly, some showing off their costumes, while others perused the books left in stock. A hooded figure stood near the back of the crowd. She drew her cloak around herself and strode out of the shop, but not before overhearing a brief exchange between...

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What NOT to Dress as this Halloween
Spooky Season is officially here! Halloween is the one time of year where there are little to no rules to dressing up, but given the events of the plot this year, there may be some considerations to weigh. Collab with 9kas

by neoaggie99999

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Spooky Petpets You Can Still Get!
In Issue 918 of the Neopian Times, I wrote an article about unconverted Spooky Petpets, ones that are no longer available...But there are lots of different Spooky Petpets which you can still purchase, some of which I’m sure you’ll like.

by _brainchild_

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The Adventures of Goryx and Xyrog
Thank you so much for reading my series. I hope you enjoyed spending time with Goryx and Xyrog.

by x__synnamon__x

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Triccity's Travels: Mystery Island
The three of us girls headed for the boardwalk and our shopping commenced. The two sisters immediately pulled me into the racks, grabbing tops and dresses and draping them over their arms.

by 77thbigby

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The Scariest of Them All
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by littleari06

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Pumpkin Patch!
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