Short Stories

	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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Waiting for Usukicon - What to Take

We've been going to Usukicon since year 7 when my owner first started collecting and every year we seem to start queuing outside earlier and earlier. It all stems from year 8 when, as I'm sure you know, a manufacturing glitch in the factory meant there were very limited gift bags and my owner missed out. From that year on she has been paranoid about missing out and so with five days to go as I write this we are already outside the convention centre waiting...

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5 Reject Usukis That Shouldn't Be Rejects
They're simply versions of the popular toys with defects of varying severity. Some people might consider dolls with these defects to be "unlovable," but nothing could be further from the truth.

by lutari_lover_555

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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 Makes a Family: Part One
I opened my eyes, staring off into the emptiness of night in the Pound. The light from the moon cast shadows into my little cell, causing it to give the room a creepier feel than it should have.

by anj6193

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Petpet Adventures: Mistress Maxie's Marvellous Circus - Part Ten
"Give it up, brother," a booming voice called.

Eva looked up and realised that she simply could not tell which twin was which.

by rachelindea

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We Warned You Not To Feed Them Carrot
Can you believe it?

by snakesrok3

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Cheesy Thrill Seeking
Cheese rolls too slow on the gentle slopes of Meridell.

by frost_faerie

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