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Flying Lessons

For the past five and a half months, Brandi the nine year old orange Aisha had been unable to think of little else: flying.

by 77thbigby
The Mender

Donny tugged on a string and the puppet waved; another tug, and it bobbed its head.

The aged Bori allowed himself a grin.

by swordlilly

Tenacious

A wave of water crashed from nowhere to hit Elyse full in the face. Where had that come from? She blinked droplets from her vision to see two figures bent over in laughter...

by fairyxhearts
Falling

He sees her for the first time from across the market, helmet askew and red hair in disarray, with Florange Jam and Squibble Berry smeared across her tunic.

by archetype
The Misadventures of an Innocent Bystander

"You're doing it well," I encouraged. "Trust me, nothing bad is going to happen toda—"

by flufflepuff
Do You Live on Mystery Island?

When she first sees him, she's eight years old, and he's a barely-flickering light in the distance.

by call1ope
Acemane Homely and the King's Diamond

He seemed always to be thinking of something, deducing some fact about something or another, no doubt!

by usuki_kid
Not a Happy Holiday

This was Alana's favorite time of year. The island Xweetok enjoyed the celebrations.

by rabbit_girl_2013
The Second War for the Obelisk

The oracle has grown tired of the skirmishes. She has summoned me, along with the leaders of the other factions and many other important citizens of Neopia, to something that I know only as The Oracle Games...

by marthajill
Another Round

Hanso could not tell how long ago he had woken up on this forsaken island, his chest covered in glowing yellow runes. Time was not measured in days anymore, but in rounds and challenges...

by liouchan
 
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"Tenacious" by fairyxhearts
A wave of water crashed from nowhere to hit Elyse full in the face. Where had that come from? She blinked droplets from her vision to see two figures bent over in laughter so profound that they were actually shaking. Irritation soured her throat. These Xweetoks weren't just any Neopets...




Other Stories


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The Oracle Games - Who to Back?
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you'll have heard about one of the two events currently running in Neopia - the Oracle Games.

by herdygerdy

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A Disambiguation of Species Healers & Freezers
The species healers and freezers that are currently available, along with a comparison to the non-species-specific healers and freezers on the site.

by violetsigh

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Hanso, Jazan, and Kanrik and the We Hate Hanso Club: Part Two
"As much fun as it would be to watch you maim Hanso, I need him for the moment, and I have already reserved the right to end him," Jazan said.

by kristykimmy

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Worth Fighting For: Part Twelve
Hyren brought his sword back for a sweeping strike and it clanged against Garoo's weapon. The two locked blades...

by cosmicfire918

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Generosity Fit for a King
The real joke is the prize.

Also by spelt

by l_like_animals


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The Zaf Girls: Comedy Gold
That is not how you make friends.

by thesovietivan



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