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Colour of Shame

"She thinks you need a new appearance. She thinks young neopets may find you frightening." My tail hit the ground.

by jackjack1234
The Shadow

Destruction was her middle name, and due to the fact nobody knew her first name anymore... destruction was all she had.

by yellowsugardog
Apoc vs. the Soup Kitchen

"Min! Min! I've got another plan for world domination!" cried Apoc.

by mystery_island111223
It All Started At the Prize Shop

Puppyblew smiled. Today was the day that the prize shop opened.

by conniex299
Inside the Wishing Well

And then, its roof shimmering in the dying sun, Meesha spotted the Wishing Well.

by specklit
Space Filler

It was scarier than your grandma knitting a sweater with three arm holes and tons of frilly lace...

by doopingla
Curiosity

I should have known at the time not to be so inquisitive. I really only have myself to blame.

by flying_tree
Misfortune's Comb

The Royal Peophin made extra careful preparations so that she would be absolutely gorgeous for win number fifty-two...

by vanessa1357924680
The Draikess and The Red Coat

A smirk rested on her lips, and her right hand cradled a scimitar. "Do you suppose it is magic enough to save you from the bounty on your head?"

by tashni
A Fortune to Beat

I want to go to the gypsy camp. Charlie thinks I shouldn't bother them, but ...

by twocents
Thicker

Next to the bowl sat a small paper card, folded in half with the words, "Homemade hard candy. Five for 5NP."

by micrody
 
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At the End of the Rainbow



A question posed by many Neopians is; "Why do we bother painting our pets colours?" Our pets are just as happy being red, yellow, blue or green as if they were a disco, Maraquan or invisible, is a claim made by many. So what is the reasoning behind spending our hard-earned neopoints on something so trivial as a colour? Many feel that the painting of their pets reflect them as owners - if their pet is an original, sought-after colour, then they are a successful owner, and their neopets must be the best looked after in all Neopia. But is that true?



Other Stories


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A Pot of Gold At the End of the Rainbow?
So what is the reasoning behind spending our hard-earned neopoints on something so trivial as a colour?

by petulapig

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Nosey's 'Surf Neopia' Trip and Surf Report
Let’s start where surfing began, shall we?

by thealleycat13

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Sunlight Sonata: Part One
"You're back. What about the blind one? Is he still here?"

by kittengriffin

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Jack and the Seven Curses of Renee: Part Seven
"You're both insane," I stated in a matter-of-fact way that I had thought would end the conversation.

by featherwingedangel

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I Like Usuls
Usuls are shaped funny.

by janebellefontaine

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The Lost Island Hunters - Part IX
Thief mirgles rescued the boys...

Also by cevierakasky

by dra_jl




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