Short Stories

	The Lost Idea The stone Chia's contours gleamed delicately in the flickering light. Upon his head sat the great hat, its stone feather curving... by yoyote
	Pep and the Great Turmaculus "Ha-ha, you silly petpet, Pep!" she said, smiling. Her Christmas Noil was running around the middle of the living room floor chasing his jingly bell on his hat... by 13wocky_lover13
	Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises It was today, the final day, that had excited murmurs racing throughout the packed crowd. Tensions ran high, for today was the biggest event of all - the hero's exhibition match... by jjquil
	Big Trees "Do you know why we're doing this?" Janice asked Ever. "Do you know why we are planting this little tree?" by violinoutoftune
	The Grass is Much Greener "Sweet Fyora!" he cried, slapping the water in exasperation. He laid his ears back and glowered at the specks of pink, purple, and orange that dotted the waves. His waves... by 4zure
	The Extra I can only recall one moment when I found myself feeling like I was worth something to someone. Feeling like I mattered... by jelleyfrosting
	Neopaltropaly: The Last Allusion The rule of the village was that only green neopets were allowed to live there. It was said that other colors attracted the horrible monster... by amy112002
	Double Crossed "I have things I want to buy, too, you know. To do that I'll need money. And to get money..." A gleam came into his yellow eyes as he scanned the dark woods... Also by dan4884 Art by nut862 by nut862
	The Koi Party "Nah, what could go wrong? So here's where our laser will go-" Apoc was interrupted by his brother... by mystery_island111223
	A Mysterious Fishing Trip "What's all this?" I asked, somewhat pensively. Around the room were some packets of what appeared to be tiny fish. There were sunscreen, a blanket, a picnic basket, hats, and – oh no. There were fishing poles! by mzkimmi

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"A Mysterious Fishing Trip" by mzkimmi
"What's all this?" I asked, somewhat pensively. Around the room were some packets of what appeared to be tiny fish. There were sunscreen, a blanket, a picnic basket, hats, and – oh no. There were fishing poles! My worst fears confirmed, my owner stated the obvious...

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Riding the Turdle
It has the underlying values that depict the Meridellian lifestyle and the enchantment of the "slow and steady wins the race" philosophy. It is... Turdle Racing.

by diva_esque

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Tasty Treats that Won't Burn a Hole in Your Pocket
One may ask oneself what it takes to have a stomach full of tasty treats and a bank account full of hard-earned neopoints...

by stars_and_stripes180

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Legend Seekers: Mysterious Magic - Part Eight
Silver-white tendrils spread across the sea and anchored themselves on the sand. Slowly at first, the surface of the ocean turned to frost, then the frost thickened into a narrow pathway of solid ice. Awesome! It really works!

by yatomiyuka

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Petpet Adventures: Runaway - Part Four
The port lay before Folfeux. It was built on a large cove to the west of Shenkuu and the water glistened dully in the late afternoon light. It had only taken a day to reach, but already the small Juma was tired...

by rachelindea

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Me & My Mootix - Is This Tour Safe?
In honor of Gadgadsbogen, we take a tour of Mystery Island. Is the Island Mystic usually right?

by peri0neo

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Colorblind
One of the many uses for the Scary Dark Potion...

by penguizon

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