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Friends Are NOT Forever

"I was at the trading post on my way over here, and I bought you a Von Roo plushie! It still has its head!"

by slothgirl
Extraordinary Shelter

That was why when Princess Amira asked her to travel to Altador to bring King Altador a cactus blossom in exchange for his generous gift of Altadorian Nectar at last week's banquet, she jumped at the chance...

by literalluau
Of Robots and Chocolate Milkshakes

Now, it just so happened that the aforementioned Secret Lab Safety for Foolish Assistants was one of the books Bob was carrying. He decided that perhaps now would be a good time to read it, before he caused any disasters...

Also by pyrosquirrelx

by blacebrander

Quinton's Quest for the Golden Carrot

After quite a bit of thoughtful chin-rubbing, Quinton came to a conclusion. Instead of relying on Dervinn's rare items, he would go on his own and search for rare items of his own...

by lassie_nikki
Usuki Man

Maybe you don't know why being a green Usul is so bad for a boy. Well, the thing is, Sally is a green Usul. Having sisters who leave their Usukis around the house doesn't make the situation any better...

by soccerhart12
Two Scoops of Change, Please

"Sporfle! I wondered if you'd stop by today. Quite the turn-out, isn't it!" The Lutari grinned broadly as he handed Sporfle his favorite, Double Chocolate Ice Cream...

by goala_bear
Jhudora Who?

"Why can't I even pull off the least tiny bit of evil? Why are my plots always found out? Maybe I should stop talking to myself when I plot! Especially when I'm in public!"

by qazx301
Painting Up a Problem

"No, I'm... I'm fine, I guess." Terry sighed miserably. Every word seemed to be dragged out of him. I knew grey pets were always sad, but...

by courtney1412
A Diary of a Grundo

Mum told me too, this morning, that I actually had a distant cousin Blu on the Space Station. To think of that! Freaks me out a bit, though; he is a BLUE Grundo after all...

by odonut
 
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"Waiting for Anna" by extreme_fj0rd
I am the lie-weaver, the illusionist, the trickster, but most of all I am the storyteller--despite the fact that there is no longer any story. It has been swept away by the sands of time, crumbling slowly into erosion until there is nothing left of it but mere legend, myths that weave their tangled threads around young minds at bedtime. There is no reason any more for me to tell the truth...




Other Stories


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Your Handy-Dandy Guide to the New Layout
Many find themselves trapped by the limited top drop down menus while others are searching themselves silly for the search bar. Well, if you're just as confused as I was, read on...

by xoxstellar

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A Guide to Getting in the Neopian Times
Are you just trying out your writing sense? Trying to earn a trophy? Trying to earn that Neopian Times avatar?

by lavalampsnake99

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An Illusion Spun: Part Three
They had scoured the island with a treasure hunter's eye, searching for anything that could help them escape this island -- because in whose wildest dreams did four pets wind up on a forgotten speck in the middle of the sea, unable to remember how exactly they had gotten there?

by raizindaroof

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The Portrait: Part Five
The portrait remained in the storeroom, just as Mrs. Prenderghast had ordered, and never left. In the first few months after that fateful day, she would send servants...

by really_awesome_d00d

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To Catch a Fish
Determination in one can have serious adverse effects for others...

by knoxigami

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The Dark Side
An unpleasant sight... o.O;;;

by vira8



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