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The Audition

The blue Zafara waited nervously in the corridor, clutching the neck of his cello tightly.

by panda_girl555
Pabu the Snow-wrangler

The sounds of their footsteps seemed deathly loud as they went farther back in the icy, barren cave. Time seemed to slow down...

by the_kitten_master
Our Song

He sat in the dawn at top of a Shenkuuvian foothill, fiddle couched under his arm. In one hand, he held a bow carved out of dark wood...

by kittengriffin
Retying Heartstrings

Marlene strolled out of the kitchen, a cold can of Neocola in one hand and a somewhat-tattered paperback in the other. The white Zafara had gotten a lazy start to her day, but it was Saturday...

by interstella
A Water Plant That Flames Up?

"I have been thinking about making our family bigger," I said as I hugged her. Foxitta stared with wide eyes at me.

by sara_midnight_24
Only in Dreams

Sometimes dreams are the last time you'll think of something... or someone.

by navycoat
Usuki Singing Stars #12: No Place Like Home

"Do we even know her REAL name? And what if she's some idiotic glitter lover who doesn't mind salsa dancing in ugly pants? THEN what will we do?"

by downrightdude
Diary of a Mad Usuki Collector

So it was my birthday today, and my anger management coach said that I was making great strides. As a gift, he gave me this diary...

by dr_tomoe
 
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"Only in Dreams" by navycoat
They say that when you dream, you're actually sorting through your mind to determine what you will remember and what you'll forget. In other words, sometimes dreams are the last time you'll think of something... or someone. A dream came upon Zach shortly after he fell asleep. The checkered Gelert found himself on a wooden dock stretched out over the ocean. And, for some reason, it stretched until he couldn't see the ends of either side. It was a line that connected the horizon...




Other Stories


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Questioning the Magma Pool Guard
Today, I'm bringing you an interview with the Magma Pool Guard, that illustrious Tonu that stands between Neopians and their chance to paint their pet a very exclusive magma color.

by impellent

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What's In A Name?
When you decide to create a new pet, you probably take lots of time choosing the species and picking out their future color. But when it comes to naming your new friend, many of us are at a loss!

by leafyshadow

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Chronicles of the Chosen: Taking Flight - Part Three
"Me? Nervous? Never!" I tried my hardest to keep my voice even, but still it cracked when I spoke. Obviously, this was caused by the depleting oxygen in the hallway. NOT nervousness.

by pretsel_is_back

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Tales from Neopia Central: Part Five
"This is Clive Dunstable with a special report from the Defenders of Neopia Headquarters," he was saying as the camera panned round to reveal the sight of the building, most of the front wall missing.

by herdygerdy

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Sassi Comics: The End
Look on the bright side.

by seiya_from_ashes

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Restocking Mishap
The real reason most people get shop banned.

by roxanna203



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