Short Stories

	Tesh and the Draik on the Mountain "They will never truly live again, for they do not know what it means to be Neopians. Let them die as toys, the way they have toyed with us!" by pyndragon
	Watching the Sunset Even though it became a habit, the sky didn’t always assume the same color scheme every time. Sometimes it had more purple, sometimes more red, and the inconstant routine made the sunset, if possible, more beautiful... by precious_katuch14
	The First Time I Flew... Almost Trugmorik batted Daisychain away with a paw when she tried to grab at his cape with her beak. He knew the White Weewoo had a point, but he needed to get up to that branch near the top of the tree... by elfwick
	The Day Turmaculus Ate ME!! I was always the adventurous one in my family. I loved to roam. And by the way, I have a chronic case of pranktosis... by tenshi_sia
	(Not So) Squeaky Clean I'm not saying that my teammates didn't want to be the best. I'm saying that they took the easy way out. I'm saying that they cheated... by hugthepinapple
	Spelling Bees and Bullies Jen turned a deep shade of red. She knew her classmates thought she was a wonderful person, except on Fridays... by cutiefluteyelephant4
	Letters to Rosie I'm sorry I haven't written as much as I promised I would in the past two weeks, but I've still been trying to settle in here. Hopefully this letter will be the first of many... by dan4884
	Dear Akkani It always saddens me when I go down to the beach and I know that your beautiful smile and somehow haunting voice I will not find anywhere, no matter how hard I look... by akkani
	Kidnapped By a Wannabe Villain In his fury, Sloth resulted into doing what he did to channel out his anger: he got out his crayons and drew diabolical plans with his bear, EvilSnuggler. That made him feel a little better; that is, until one of his assistant Grundos came running into his office with some bad news... by animalnutz1993

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"Spelling Bees and Bullies" by cutiefluteyelephant4
She sloshed through the snow unhappily, feeling embarrassed at the looks all her classmates had given her. She should have let Lucy won. She'd had her fame for the last eight weeks. Jen looked up from her self-scolding, and saw Lucy hurrying around the corner of the street, draped in a small, thin, torn cape, clutching a Tatty Notebook and a Tatty Pencil...

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In Praise of the Painted Pet
Somehow "equal" always feels like less. Therefore, if it becomes clear that one of your pets dreams of flying among the clouds one day but you can only afford one faerie paint brush, by all means buy it. Do not deny your pet happiness only because your pets all have different needs.

by zanybrainyno1

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Neo's Law
However, there are also the unwritten rules; these are just as daunting as those set before us in easy-to-read vernacular. You know they're there but rarely ever give them much mind. And whenever your thoughts are directed to the topic, it's usually in exasperation...

by 4zure

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Into the Sea: Part Five
Nobody said anything for a few moments. The only sound that could be heard was the tick-tock of the clock by the door. Velt's eyes were sad, but Katrina's were hard and angry. The girl clenched her fists tighter and tighter every second...

by sytra

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Hissi, Come Blow Your Horn!: Part Four
Satch stood in the doorway with his trumpet case and suitcase at his side. He had a forlorn expression on his face as his tail twitched nervously behind him. "Hey, guys. I just wanted to come and say goodbye..."

by bitsy_dj

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Christmas Chronicles #2
What do you want to get this Christmas?

by liane_ly

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Neowned - "That's Cheating!"
There's more than one way to get blessed by a faerie...!

by neowner3

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