Week - 158 Only an Accident by shadowcristal

Description: "If you say 'Eld of the Fire, come to my aid!' while holding this leaf I'll come and try to help you," Eld said. "But please do be careful, this can only be used once."

Week - 159 A Truly Memorable Article by shadowcristal

Description: No matter what you read, there is bound to be something stuck in your mind, that’s one thing for sure.

Week - 160 A Punchbag Named Sid by shadowcristal

Description: Sid just stood there, letting the information sink in. Favorite… Being special. The bitter taste of losing spread in the punchbag's mouth as he walked off to the house.

Week - 159 Red X-Donations Galore by shadowcristal

Description: One item per customer.

Week - 160 Writing for the NT When English is NOT Your First Language by shadowcristal

Description: This is an article to help you to write for the Neopian Times… if you’re one of those international players.

Week - 161 Reaching the Sky by shadowcristal

Description: "Dare to do things! That's what the books say…"

Week - 161 Getting that Ultimate Bullseye by shadowcristal

Description: Yes, this is another one of those how-to game articles. But hey, there haven’t been any articles totally dedicated to Ultimate Bullseye.

Week - 162 A Neopian's Past-time Hobby: Collecting Avatars by shadowcristal

Description: An avatar is a lovely little piece made of pixels that look pleasant to the eye. If that’s all you think of when you hear the word, you’ve only touched the surface.

Week - 163 Leaving Florae by shadowcristal

Description: They talk as if I wasn't here… Maddy sadly stared into the ceiling. She didn't have anything against Draiks, but why would one have to take her place, right here and now? She just didn't understand why…

Week - 165 The Magical Road by shadowcristal

Description: Thalia put her paw into the bag, grabbed her homework and ran towards the homework box. There, she tried to get the stuff out of the bag. It was a total failure. The Eyrie's paw was stuck.

Week - 164 How to Greet Neopian Celebrities by shadowcristal

Description: What would you do if you ever met one? Well, today we’ll look at several ways of greeting a Neopian celeb.

Week - 166 Five Lottery Tickets by shadowcristal

Description: "Why do we always do this?" Otur asked. She had heard the story at least a hundred times, but it always made her owner happy to tell it.

Week - 167 A Storybook Tale: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: "Have fun with what?" Lexicae thought, quite confused. "Oh well, a free book... I won't complain."

Week - 168 A Storybook Tale: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: "It takes many faeries to stop a single pet, and we aren't that many of light. Some have already fled and others have joined forces with darkness. We need a pet to fight a pet!" Lyster pleaded.

Week - 169 A Storybook Tale: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: Lexicae started running back to the pond. The freezing wind hindered her, almost as if nature wanted her to reach the fortress. But there was something important at the pond...

Week - 169 Your Own Special Place in Neopia by shadowcristal

Description: Perhaps you’ve already found your niche in Neopia. Or maybe you haven’t...

Week - 171 Midwinter War: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: Charmond looked at the sky and sighed. He'd never be as good as Felix was. Felix the gifted Kougra... It just wasn't fair! Some people didn't have any talents.

Week - 172 Midwinter War: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: The forest was a refreshing change from the desolate village and the endless plain. It kind of reminded him of how he had gotten here. What was this place?

Week - 173 Midwinter War: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: "Watch out, little one. I will not be in trouble, but you will."

Week - 174 Midwinter War: Part Four by shadowcristal

Description: He had to get out of the open field! The Scorchio ran towards the forest, hoping to be safer there. He quickly flew up and sat on a tree branch. As more of those scary pets arrived, Charmond realized he had forgotten his metal shield on the ground...

Week - 175 Midwinter War: Part Five by shadowcristal

Description: "Thank you, my lord," Philip snorted as he walked off, dragging Charmond after him. "We'll be sure to return with that faerie!"

Week - 176 Midwinter War: Part Six by shadowcristal

Description: They were red. A crimson red that he had glimpsed before... With a chill running down his spine, the Scorchio remembered the pets he had battled at that field. It was the same color, the same machinelike movements and the same apathy.

Week - 170 Christmas at Home by shadowcristal

Description: He had promised that he wouldn't trust again. There were just too much risks... and they weren't worth taking.

Week - 173 Snowglobe by shadowcristal

Description: With a dash, the Meerca was on her bed. "Ha, ha, ha! You can't catch me! You'll never catch me!" He made a few funny faces as he bounced up and down on her silk covers.

Week - 172 Parade of Light by shadowcristal

Description: "Now we'll just have to decide who will be first. Mind you, to be the lead, you have to be dedicated and willing to work hard since you will be singing a couple of solos."

Week - 177 There Is No Place Like Home by shadowcristal

Description: The Gelert felt a twinge of sadness, but decided to explore the Lodge since there really was nothing to do. She opened the door, promising herself to make it worthwhile. Another door creaked, and Aurelie stared into a pair of blue eyes.

Week - 175 NT Fans, Attack! by shadowcristal

Description: I’m quite sure you’ve heard of the NT. If you haven’t, it is really surprising that you’re actually reading this. Well, just for you people who don’t know, NT stands for the Neopian Times...

Week - 178 Chomp! by shadowcristal

Description: "Enjoy it," she told me. It was almost a snarl, and depressingly dark. It was as if she was saying, "Enjoy it, because it will be gone soon."

Week - 179 A Rather Unsuccessful Attempt at an April Fool's Joke by shadowcristal

Description: Something caught the dark faeries interest as she was floating by. It was a Chia, carrying a bunch of paper to print. After a few seconds, Onda realized that it had to be... the Neopian Times!

Week - 180 Rod of Dark Nova by shadowcristal

Description: "Can't I just try it for a second?" Sapphire asked. "I won't break it, I promise!"

Week - 176 The Origin of Rivalry by shadowcristal

Description: Jhudora's jaw dropped. She had never, never in her whole life seen someone with so many... freckles. Quickly she realized what this faerie's weak point was.

Week - 177 A Valentine for Nara by shadowcristal

Description: Ah! The feeling of success! Garell held up a red envelope and several sheets of pink paper. He also grabbed a quill and a bottle of ink from Ellen’s table before he returned to his own room.

Week - 177 10 Flowers for Valentine's Day by shadowcristal

Description: Forget the old cookies and chocolates. They’re out, and flowers are in! ‘Why flowers?’ you may ask.

Week - 181 The Price of Good Grades: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: You work and you get paid, right? Well, then why shouldn't you get paid for going to school? After all, 'student' is considered an occupation.

Week - 182 The Price of Good Grades - Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: He was about to leaf through my papers when I put my paw on the pile protectively.

Week - 183 The Price of Good Grades - Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: As Martin opened his mouth, a cold feeling washed over me, followed by some regret and guilt. I imagined my friends making all kinds of comments. My social life, the sole reason that I had gone to school, would be ruined in this instant.

Week - 184 A Game of Mynci Beach Volleyball by shadowcristal

Description: It didn't hurt to exercise, but she just really didn't like it... Why waste all that time when you could read? The Mynci sat down on her beanbag chair as she admired all the hand-made Neopian Times Quills in her room. Then she opened the book and started to read again.

Week - 186 A Change of Tune by shadowcristal

Description: It had been like this as long as anyone could remember. From the first day, Fiol had her corner where she sat all day. No one talked to her, and she didn't talk to anyone. From that first day, the groups formed and she was the outsider.

Week - 185 I Hate Terror Mountain by shadowcristal

Description: The yellow Zafara didn't like the climate. It contrasted awfully to her bright yellow fur and the wind seeped right through her bones. From the first moment she had set her foot there, she felt cold.

Week - 184 Quest for Wings: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: The Poogle felt truly happy watching this beautiful scene, vivid and alive, but she also had another thought. Oh, how she wished to be able to fly!

Week - 185 Quest for Wings: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: She had to admit that she was a little bit scared. The dark would make it hard to navigate, and she hadn't forgotten that she had only been in the air for one day. Frost felt something wet and sticky surround her as the cloud floated.

Week - 186 Destination: Kreludor - Part One by shadowcristal

Description: Visiting the Lost Desert and the Ruins of Maraqua had been fun, but going to the Virtupets Space Station where that crazy guy called Sloth lurked around? Duh. No.

Week - 187 Destination: Kreludor - Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: "Wow..." Rena trailed off as she touched the outer parts of the spaceship. She noticed that 'X2000' was written in slimy green letters just above her.

Week - 188 Destination: Kreludor - Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: "Umm... Doctor Sloth, it really isn't a good idea to go out all alone in space..."

Week - 187 Jhuidah and the Cooking Pot by shadowcristal

Description: The young faerie looked around, and saw a huge amount of tropical plants. Then she spied what would be her life's work. A big, green, mean pot shone in the bright sunlight.

Week - 182 Illusen's Cake by shadowcristal

Description: The faerie wondered if she didn't love cakes and chocolate enough... She knew for sure that she definitely did not love cooking. Who could love cooking when the result was blackened, inedible piles of something that remotely looked like food?

Week - 183 The Great Easter Treasure Hunt by shadowcristal

Description: I stopped my train of thoughts and started another one, reminding myself that it was actually Easter today. Easter meant Neggs...

Week - 189 The Missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: I smiled and started the walk down the mountain to Happy Valley. The falling snow and the cold made me rather philosophical. The noise of something being scrunched under my feet made me stop and I looked down.

Week - 190 The Missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: "Hmm..." I said, trying to do a good detective imitation, "the information points to the fact that the missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream was stolen about fifteen to ten minutes ago."

Week - 191 The Missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: "Here, let me help," I said, grabbing the two smallest bags that I saw. Then I looked up, and realized what I had to do next...

Week - 192 The Missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream: Part Four by shadowcristal

Description: With new energy, I tried to make my brain think of other possibilities. Perhaps one of the kids that the suspects and Mr. Chipper had talked about stole the ice cream?

Week - 193 The Missing Mint Kyrii Ice Cream: Part Five by shadowcristal

Description: All the heads turned around, including mine. I couldn't help but to roll my eyes when I saw who it was...

Week - 189 The Power of Song by shadowcristal

Description: "I mean, I understand people talking and using their voices, but singing like that?" Kamira frowned. "Please... now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll take a little promenade to get that echo out of my ears."

Week - 193 Rejection: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: "The teacher said it was time to do some work in the real world..." I muttered, remembering exactly how that Bruce had so cheerfully announced it. "We have to go and ask ourselves for practice jobs."

Week - 194 Rejection: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: "I know you don't like it," Julia said, "But it's a requirement for finishing that class... Anyway, you go and get a so-called practice job first and then I'll find mine."

Week - 190 The Making of The Drenched by shadowcristal

Description: "Bad always comes in packages of three," a voice said in my head. "Just think of The Three and the Dark Faerie Sisters..."

Week - 200 Neopian Etiquette by humblely

Description: Have you ever stared across your fine brown wooden table to see a Neopet grabbing everything in their path, shoving it into their mouth? Also by shadowcristal

Week - 191 Lost by shadowcristal

Description: Eupheria had been here, that was one thing for sure. But she wasn't here now and the bucket that she was supposed to bring water to us with was down in the well, out of anyone's reach. What had happened?

Week - 194 The Gracklebug and the Grarrl by shadowcristal

Description: The heat was getting to Beth as the sun rose higher and higher in the sky. It was soon noon, and the Grarrl's stomach begun to growl. She shook her head and muttered 'gracklebugs' as she looked for them...

Week - 195 Top Secrets Revealed: Dr. Sloth's Answering Machine by shadowcristal

Description: A while ago, a great secret was revealed to the whole Neopia. Probably not a lot of Neopians noticed this, since they were busy trying out for the competition in which this secret was announced indirectly...

Week - 196 A Grey Day by shadowcristal

Description: "It'll be all right, won't it?" Claire asked. "I'll still be myself even though I look different, right?" That meek and scared voice alarmed Vivi. For the first time since the purchase of the Grey Paint Brush, the owner realized that her pet was afraid...

Week - 197 Feepit vs. Meepit by shadowcristal

Description: "Please," she scoffed, "You're evil. Meepits are evil. You're all evil, forming a secret army to take over Neopia!"

Week - 193 Glittery Faerie Wings by shadowcristal

Description: Ooh! A sale! Art by shadih_temporary

Week - 193 Fyora's Story by shadowcristal

Description: The faerie that had introduced the Queen of Faerieland vanished in a puff of smoke, and Fyora was left there on that big stage all alone...

Week - 193 Fyora: In The Eyes Of Her Subjects by shadowcristal

Description: We Neopians know quite a lot about Queen Fyora, or do we? Also by precious_katuch14

Week - 194 NeoQuest II: The Technical Part by shadowcristal

Description: Perhaps you find yourself going to the Puzzles section and then choosing a little game called NeoQuest II, and entering a chaotic Neopia to slay monsters after that...

Week - 199 Confessions of a Bookworm: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: The whole thing began one rainy afternoon when I was leafing through some books in my school's library...

Week - 200 Confessions of a Bookworm: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: No one joined me on the way to school, but I didn't mind. After all, a bookworm's supposed to be alone, right?

Week - 201 Confessions of a Bookworm: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: If you've stayed at one place way too long and not moved once, you'll probably know that people see you in a certain way right from the beginning, and those views won't change as long as you're still there...

Week - 199 A Slorg's Story by shadowcristal

Description: I think I like my first owner best. I was a naive little young Slorg around that time, sitting in the petpet shop and hoping that someone would buy me...

Week - 197 Chain of Pearls: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: If the Bruce had been the one to decide the coming of age, she would certainly not have allowed Trisha such freedom tomorrow...

Week - 198 Chain of Pearls: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: This was Trisha's chance for redemption, to show that she was an adult. Natasha couldn't help but to roll her eyes at the thought...

Week - 203 A Day in Another's Shoes: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: "Teacher's pet... No, teacher's faerie," the Fire faerie named Ignicia whispered as several faeries around her giggled...

Week - 204 A Day in Another's Shoes: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: The faerie mumbled and turned around to sit on her bed. She bent down to get her shoes, put them on and have a good morning exercise when she stopped. Her shoes were gone!

Week - 205 A Day in Another's Shoes: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: When she took a step backwards and had a proper look, Ignicia froze. She was looking at... herself.

Week - 201 Your Kind of Wealth by shadowcristal

Description: One million in a bank account is a definite sign of wealth, but it’s not the only way. Let’s take a look at the most common kinds!

Week - 206 Kasuki Lu: Rise of a Warrior - Part One by precious_katuch14

Description: "Fat little boy," the evil children chorused across the street. The little orange Chia named Kasuki Lu looked at them for a second, before his mother turned his head away... Also by shadowcristal

Week - 207 Kasuki Lu: Rise of a Warrior - Part Two by precious_katuch14

Description: "As for a special treat today, we will try something else than the usual battles. Today's subject, as you sissies call it, is Meditation! LINE UP!" Also by shadowcristal

Week - 208 Kasuki Lu: Rise of a Warrior - Part Three by precious_katuch14

Description: Darien cracked his knuckles with such a noise that made Kasuki Lu tremble a bit. The Chia bit his lip nervously and willed himself not to drop to his knees begging for mercy... Also by shadowcristal

Week - 200 The Issue 200 Mystery by precious_katuch14

Description: The two pets snuck up behind the shady stranger and saw him squeeze into a little hole at a far end of the Deep Catacombs... Also by shadowcristal

Week - 202 Promise by shadowcristal

Description: The Meerca named Jane hugged her best friend. "I promise you a battle." She smiled. "In five years."

Week - 203 Why I Rescue Kadoaties by shadowcristal

Description: If you think I do it for fun, you must be out of your mind. I hate Kadoaties. They're annoying, dainty, squeaky, attention-stealing, vain little critters...

Week - 205 The Artist by shadowcristal

Description: Of course, Clover was grateful for everything. The other servants were nice and she could even get off one day each month!

Week - 206 Snow by shadowcristal

Description: The little Kougra closed her eyes as she took a deep breath. Don't get mad. Don't get mad. Snow is stupid. Snow is stupid...

Week - 207 A Promise of the Night by shadowcristal

Description: The Kacheek looked through the window, and for a second she thought that she had seen someone moving. Maybe it was just her imagination...

Week - 210 Ummagine: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: "Mggrff..." Stan groaned, as the Guards all grabbed his limbs and sat on him. Code of Thieves, Moral Lesson Number One: Never get caught.

Week - 211 Ummagine: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: The Kyrii knew he could be kicked out at any moment, so he hurried to take a look around the room. The floor and the walls were strewn with Ummagines, all shining beautifully purple. Even the ceiling was adorned with some of those fruits...

Week - 212 Ummagine: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: From here he was close enough to see. That fat blue Skeith Jamaar had been a fool, holding the white Ummagine in his hand...

Week - 218 Rain by shadowcristal

Description: Kayla, the owner, smiled. "Don't be afraid, Raine. Rain isn't something bad. People say that it is refreshing and sweet..."

Week - 210 The Worlds Within Neopia by shadowcristal

Description: In this article, we’ll take a look at the different worlds (or faces) of Neopia that appear in a story.

Week - 209 At the Faerie Festival by precious_katuch14

Description: Whether you're a simple but important elemental faerie, or a different sort with a power all your own, this is one holiday you wouldn't want to miss. Also by shadowcristal

Week - 213 A Day Off With Lawyerbot by shadowcristal

Description: You see, I’m right here in Lawyerbot’s room right now, and hopefully I’ll be spending one day of my lovely weekend following him...

Week - 213 The Haunted Playground by shadowcristal

Description: "That's the ball with Jeran's signature on it..." the bossy blue Bori said...

Week - 215 Absolute Reality: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: Shaking his head once again, Kali got off his bed. He was beginning to repeat himself, and it wasn't exactly a pleasant task. Reality was so dull...

Week - 216 Absolute Reality: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: "Adventure!" the Kougra exclaimed, looking around with joy, and then quickly looked at the Shoyru, as if he could produce a sword out of thin air to give to Kali...

Week - 217 Absolute Reality: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: "Awesome," Theo whispered, staring at the place the monster had stood just a minute ago. "I could never do that..."

Week - 214 All Hallows Eve by shadowcristal

Description: Count von Roo blinked twice as his eyes adjusted to the not-that-dark darkness which followed dusk. Finally!

Week - 214 Neopia's Most Craziest, Spiffest, Finest Halloween Costumes by shadowcristal

Description: Well, fear not, dear Neopians, for this article might just be the help you need to pick out a proper costume (or even better, make one yourself!) for Halloween.

Week - 220 Baby Angel: Growing Up by shadowcristal

Description: "Look at me!" she cried out to her owner, flapping her arms wildly...

Week - 224 The Kadoatery Addiction Recovery Program by shadowcristal

Description: Yes, you guessed it. I’m here to help the soulless Kad-obsessed get away from their little ‘addiction’ to feed the Kads, for the people who want to stop it but can’t resist...

Week - 222 The Tale of the Darkest Faerie: Part One by shadowcristal

Description:  It all began when she entered the Dark Faerie Academy. Her family was of an old, noble rank and of course, she was obliged to attend...

Week - 223 The Tale of the Darkest Faerie: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: The path to being a full-fledged dark faerie was long and tough. Few could endure it, and even fewer graduated from the Academy...

Week - 224 The Tale of the Darkest Faerie: Part Three by shadowcristal

Description: "Let's duel," Desdemona said coldly, gesturing to her friend. Delia drifted into the shadows. She knew that her place wasn't here...

Week - 221 The Art of Giving by shadowcristal

Description: With so much many choices when it comes to gifts and wrapping, I thought you might need some help.

Week - 227 10 Traditional Gifts For Valentine’s Day by shadowcristal

Description: For those of you who do not like shopping, or more importantly, who haven’t got any idea what you’ll get all your acquaintances (but would like something more traditional), then you’ve stumbled upon the right article!

Week - 226 Venturing Into Jhudora's Cloud by shadowcristal

Description: Finally, here at last! That rumored Jhudora's Cloud, with all its hidden traps and dangers for those who dared to enter... Also by precious_katuch14

Week - 231 Morningstar by shadowcristal

Description: Her mind suppressed a desperate scream, as she scanned around. One single, small light, a tiniest bit of reflection, was visible just around the street. She flew forward, chasing the light with haste...

Week - 229 The Tale of a Petty Thief: Part One by shadowcristal

Description: What I ask for is for you to listen to the tale of a petty little blue Kougra thief, of the people who make up the most of the guild, of our dreams, hopes and goals. This is my tale...

Week - 230 The Tale of a Petty Thief: Part Two by shadowcristal

Description: I made progress slowly, only climbing in the ranks now and then. Contrary to my partner, I was quite content with the position that I was in...