Short Stories

	Tesh and the Draik on the Mountain "They will never truly live again, for they do not know what it means to be Neopians. Let them die as toys, the way they have toyed with us!" by pyndragon
	Watching the Sunset Even though it became a habit, the sky didn’t always assume the same color scheme every time. Sometimes it had more purple, sometimes more red, and the inconstant routine made the sunset, if possible, more beautiful... by precious_katuch14
	The First Time I Flew... Almost Trugmorik batted Daisychain away with a paw when she tried to grab at his cape with her beak. He knew the White Weewoo had a point, but he needed to get up to that branch near the top of the tree... by elfwick
	The Day Turmaculus Ate ME!! I was always the adventurous one in my family. I loved to roam. And by the way, I have a chronic case of pranktosis... by tenshi_sia
	(Not So) Squeaky Clean I'm not saying that my teammates didn't want to be the best. I'm saying that they took the easy way out. I'm saying that they cheated... by hugthepinapple
	Spelling Bees and Bullies Jen turned a deep shade of red. She knew her classmates thought she was a wonderful person, except on Fridays... by cutiefluteyelephant4
	Letters to Rosie I'm sorry I haven't written as much as I promised I would in the past two weeks, but I've still been trying to settle in here. Hopefully this letter will be the first of many... by dan4884
	Dear Akkani It always saddens me when I go down to the beach and I know that your beautiful smile and somehow haunting voice I will not find anywhere, no matter how hard I look... by akkani
	Kidnapped By a Wannabe Villain In his fury, Sloth resulted into doing what he did to channel out his anger: he got out his crayons and drew diabolical plans with his bear, EvilSnuggler. That made him feel a little better; that is, until one of his assistant Grundos came running into his office with some bad news... by animalnutz1993

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"(Not So) Squeaky Clean" by hugthepinapple
When I was a young Lupe and I first started playing Yooyuball, my team was respected by everyone, even our opponents. We were from Brightvale, the land of knowledge. The honest, hardworking souls who spent a lifetime trying to be the best. I'm not saying that my teammates didn't want to be the best. I'm saying that they took the easy way out. I'm saying that they cheated...

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In Praise of the Painted Pet
Somehow "equal" always feels like less. Therefore, if it becomes clear that one of your pets dreams of flying among the clouds one day but you can only afford one faerie paint brush, by all means buy it. Do not deny your pet happiness only because your pets all have different needs.

by zanybrainyno1

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A Guide to Bruno's Backwoods Breakaway
Have you always wanted to get maximum points or even a trophy for this game, but those annoying Neovians always kill poor Bruno? Or you gotten stuck on this annoying level eight called "Point of no return" because you don't know how to get that potion?

by bambosh_rider

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Shad and Saura: The Story of Elversti - Part Eight
The room, so quiet and mysterious, was unusually relaxing. The quiet chatter of the water and the whisper of fire were the only sounds there. What's the secret of this room? Shad thought to himself. What could the soul and secret of this magic be?...

by ssjelitegirl

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Lao and the Legend of the Sun: Part Two
As he walked deeper into the jungle, he could hear exotic birdcalls over an undertone of buzzing insects. Occasionally, the bushes would rustle and Lao would freeze where he stood, but not once did he see any sign of life...

by reggieman721

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Sophie's Nightmare
Sophie, great chemist, but physics?

by explorer_253

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Cobalt
Grrrr.

by twilight_wind_

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