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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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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Of Shields and Swords
The release of the two newest shields in the Hidden Tower (HT), the Hubrid Nox Memorial Shield and the Shield of Faerieland, has added to the consideration of battledomers in planning out their sets and their battling strategies.

by akitera

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Nightfall: Part Three
"I know my comrades, sir," Tuleu said briskly. She snatched the paper from the Techo and tossed in back in the pile. She inhaled, turned to Grant, and asked,

"Who sent you?"

by havittaa

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Hero of Shenkuu: Part Four
I want to be able to show my emotions in front of these people, to be amongst them. It's only then that I comprehend what being Empress is supposed to be like.

by encroached

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

by snakesrok3

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Fashion Trouble
Happy Brightvale Day! My little Poogle is not a fan of dresses.

by sara1elo

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