Short Stories

	A Game to Remember It was pitch dark out. Not a sound could be heard, except for the rushed thumping coming from a Nightsteed. King Jazan pulled the reins on his beloved companion lightly. by coffee__bean
	Neopia’s Runway: Fyora’s Fashions Tinkly intro music begins to play, although the screen remains black. The narrator’s voice begins, although they are still off-screen and unknown to the viewer...Collab with surging & dancerchickemily by noileh
	Is It Zombie You're Looking For? In space, no-pet can hear you scream. But in the Kreludan Yooyuball Federation's state-of-the-art Headquarters? Yes. Yes they can... by pikapi20
	Jhudora's Methods It was something of a cliche for a dark faerie to be involved in an exorcism, and yet here Jhudora was, heading towards one. by stella_123_5
	The Last Kadoatie In The Row Ryachelle was feeling blue. And not just because she was a Grey Gnorbu and always looked blue (or well, grey), but she was definitely feeling down today. by rissa714

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Creative Contest Guide for 2026

Hi! Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? If so, there are several creative contests in Neopia for you to enter. They have undergone some changes recently, so I have decided to create a guide for 2026. (My poetry guide from Issue 904 is quite outdated by now!) This guide will cover the Neopian Times (including poetry), the Art Gallery, and the Storytelling Contest, as those are the contests which I have experience with entering. ---Neopian Times (including Poetry)--- The Neopian Times is Neopia’s newspaper, and it runs once every other week. It includes articles, short stories, comics, and now poetry, all written by users. Poetry used to have its own contest, but recently, poetry was combined into the Times. You can also enter a series, but I have never done that. Minimum and maximum word counts for each category of submission are found on the submission page. File sizing and format requirements for comics are found there as well: Submit your entry here! So, what should your piece be about? Sometimes, there are special editions of the Neopian Times, such as the winter holiday edition, Valentine’s Day, and Illusen Day. There is also a special user collab occasionally, where the theme is voted upon and decided by users. These special editions are announced on the “Neopian Writers” board. Also, every 25th edition of the Neopian Times is a commemorative...

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A Very Slothy Dinner Party
Dr. Frank Sloth is widely considered a terrifying individual by most in Neopia. Collab with venturecaptalist

by halondrus

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Perfect Pairings: A Neo-Barista's Guide
Whether your Pet needs a morning kick-starter, an afternoon pick-me-up, or some extra pizazz to get through beating their high-score at Nova Defender, it's a no-brainer to swing by Neopian Fresh Foods for a coffee.

by thedaydreamfaerie

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A Hero's Journey: Mystery Island's Mystery Monster
"Well, at least we don’t have to swim to the island and back,” Velm muttered as he, Rohane and Mipsy rowed a boat out to sea, with Talinia flying ahead of them as their vanguard...

by precious_katuch14

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Four Trees, a Meowclops, and Ilere
The first time Ilere rescued Sophie’s Meowclops, the little creature had gotten himself thoroughly lodged in a tree.

by cookybananas324

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Trophy Delivery!
Something has happened!...

by justin_967

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Ashkary's Café - The Cursed Table Pt. 1
Quick, find a table, any table...

by saintsalmon

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