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Nonlinear Companions: Dusk

It wasn’t my idea of a fun night out, I'm not really entirely sure how he'd convinced me to do it. Maybe it was my urge to prove him wrong, or perhaps it was to prove myself as a sensible, level-headed young grey draik. Either way, I was here.

by _starryeyedsurprise_
Night Terrors of the Darkest Kind

Fyora let out a scream as she was jolted from her sleep. Her back was as stiff as a board as she sat up. Her chest heaved with every pant as she felt the sweat rolling down her face. She slowly began to lift herself up out of the bed as her eyes adjusted to the faint lights of an Altadorian night filtering in through the window.

by rocksysmom
The Seekers Get Spooked

Professor Lambert was at his wits' end, and with as much wit as he had that was a place he rarely found himself. All day he had been interviewing applicants for a job sorting books in the Seekers' library. No one who had come in so far seemed right for it.

by tudorrose1558
More Than Just Moltite

The thunderous strikes of the miners' pick axes resonated across the quarry. As sweat cascaded down the brows of the workers, the heat of Neopia's core gave no mercy.

by opossumman
Mutts & Mystery: The Petpet Detective Book 2

“Estebon,” the receptionist called, “the Scientist will see you now.” “Would you like me to come with you?” asked Hendro his owner, a shadow Shoyru and a detective for the Defenders of Neopia. “No, I can focus better alone, thank you.”

by pedigree_chump666
Everything She'd Asked For

It was dark – it was always dark for her, even when the sun burned hot in the sky. She was not a creature of light, had not been for some time.

by dianacat777
The Monster Inside

“I have a riddle for you, Master.

Do you think that you can solve it?”

by spidermanfan234

100 Ghost Stories

One night in Shenkuu a group of four pets were sitting around a fire and telling ghost stories. The thought was that if they told one hundred stories that they would be able to summon a ghost. It was already late and they had told a few stories already, but now the darkness was really setting in...

by greenj12356
Hypostasis Finds His New Haunts

“Your mission, Mr. Hypostasis, is to reinforce the Kingdom of Maraqua’s hegemony over the undersea communities, beginning with Brightness Reef.”

by peirigill
 
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Gone Monsters, Where Are They Now?



Neopia is a fantastical world, filled with wonders and excitement. However after a while you realize that doesn’t mean it’s free of worries. Whether you just heard tales or had your own experience, Neopia has many malicious monsters and grim ghosts hiding around the corner. However we have ways of fighting off the daily terrors such as the Pant Devil or Shadow Usul. But those are evils we know about, what about the ones we don’t? Or, more specifically, we did know about? With so many monsters some were bound to vanish from the public eye. What happened to them? Where are they now? And can they become a possible threat again?



Other Stories


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Erin's Extreme Avatar Guide:Mutant Graveyard of Doom
This week, we’re adventuring through graveyards and avoiding spooky creatures to get in gear for this ghostly season. Mutant Graveyard of Doom is one of those fun games that combines problem solving and adventure.

by krazypinkgurl

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Make Your Own Undead Army with F.V. Shmoobenduffle!
In this guide, you too can learn the essentials of ruling your own army of the awakened dead.

Also by homsar_eggplant.

by parody_ham


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Chasing Treasure: Part Three
They made sail under the last fringes of darkness, the rosy hue of dawn leeching into the sky above them. Bannok gripped the helm with white knuckled fingers and focussed on staying awake and vertical. Sam could handle the rest of the ship himself, and Niettah - so long as she wasn't getting in the way, that was all Bannok needed.

by aethelar

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An Uprising of Sweepers: Part Three
It was there in the forest, in one of the many secluded areas, that tragedy played out and a choice and transformation had to be made. And again choices, had to be made when a certain group of Neopians; the most unlikely to ever join forces, did so.

by yin_yin_7

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Lame Pun Presents: Holiday Hijinks Part 1
It's so nice to have the whole family together.

by blackaavar

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Janet and Jane: Monster Hunting
This is how you get a monster hunter mad.

by chasing_stars44



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