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	Artefact Hunters: Draikfang The sun dipped down and the air cooled to something almost pleasant, and Hanso and the crew began to follow the river west.Thumbnail by twillieblossom by sporty2443
	Defenders & Artefacts: Broken Rules Azul was ready, his fear set aside, prepared to prove himself as a defender and write his own story. It was time for him to leave the Gym and make his way upstairs to the ground floor. by water_park1993
	Cedar Locke and the Missing Brooch The next day dawned bright and fresh. A clear sky and swift winds that billowed through the city. Cedar awoke to find himself slumped in a chair beside the embers of a long-dead fire. by kadface
	Dungeons and Dimwits The ancient wooden doors creaked open at their arrival. Shadows beckoned them onward. Black smoke poured out from within, smelling of winter and cake frosting for some reason. by kayixu
	A Cheater's Redemption Elther, Tiva, and Oruna stared at the rag-tag pile of things they had gathered and carried up to the study. Bertio had taken his fire poker back up to the third floor just in case the thief managed to get past the barricade. by catchinglights

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"Those Aren't Pickles..." by legendaryspoon
Much mystery surrounds itself around the gloomy region of Neopia called The Haunted Woods. You can talk to many strange creatures there, such as The Brain Tree and The Esophagor. When you are not talking to these oddballs, you can buy your Neopet a Petpet with a face only its mother could love (personally, I find the Mutant Gangee to be rather unsettling when it fixes all three of its red eyes onto me). You may decide to venture further in The Haunted Woods where your eyes will feast upon many more twisted sights. When you step past the tall iron-cladded gate that allows you to enter The Deserted Fairground, you will see several uncanny games and shops available for your choosing. You may decide to subject yourself to draining your pockets after engaging in sketchy entertainment only to turn up with meager rewards. Only, there won’t be any manager you will be speaking with to get your refund. Such is the way of business in this part of Neopia. If you end up frustrated with your time at The Haunted Woods after such trickery, you may decide to spend your hard earned neopoints at places with more merit. That is where you may turn to the foreboding cave with holes that resemble a face, a giant ax wedged in its formation (who put it there?), stalactites and stalagmites that resemble teeth, and a fiery orange glow coming from inside. If you dare step inside, you will be met with a Ghost Scorchio inside of The Haunted Weaponry store. You may be lucky (or unlucky) and notice that there is a selection of items in stock on the shelves...

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Glorini’s three-hundredth birthday gala was being held at Faerie Castle and Seshatia had prepared herself accordingly. It was easy to lose track of one’s exact age with faerie longevity, but three centuries was a significant milestone and a perfect excuse for a grand party.

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Courier Crisis
Arnie was a well-intentioned Blumaroo with a heart as big as his fist. He wanted people to like him. He wanted the other residents of Altador to welcome him the way he felt others were welcome.

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Nimmos Pond Avatar Guide
You play as a Nimmo (no surprise there!), minding your business in the middle of an idyllic pond, when your peace is disturbed by…massive lily pads intent on destruction. Fear not though, you have a few weapons and tools to help you out!

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8 Ways to Celebrate a Neopian Pride Month
It’s the Month of Relaxing, and all over Neopia, colourful banners are going up, rainbow streamers are fluttering through the streets of Neopia Central, and pets are celebrating a month of love, identity, and self-expression.

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The Shop Wizard Goes on Vacation
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Hello there! Collab with togepwi and m_hero18

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