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The Lament of Darigan

Hundreds of years ago, in a land found on no map, even today, a people lived in peace and harmony.

by calicolupe
Another Hero's Journal

The war has been going on for a while now; it all started when some enormous Draik called Terask decided that he deserved to be king of Faerieland and took over.

by precious_katuch14
Close Calls

Saving the world took all of the Grundo Thief's time and energy...

by champ100543
One Wish

Abigail was afraid of the sea, and, despite the ironic fact that her Neohome was planted directly on the beach, she never set foot on the sand. However, Jane was the exact opposite, and loved the sea, devoting every waking moment by the ocean.

by rachelray179
How to Lose it All in the Stock Market (And Why I No Longer Care)

The Stock Market has been going my way lately; all I need to do is sell, and I'll have more than enough for the yoyo...

by rhosymedre
We Want Lunch

"I just can't keep up with you," she had said. "And that name... well, it just says it all!"

by _sme_
Lost Desert Treasure Hunt

I looked at the ancient parchment I was holding between my front hooves, then raised my head and looked out the forward windscreen of my owner's two-man Virtupets space fighter as it flew high above the Lost Desert.

by blackghoulmon
The Dreamer

Jules Bancroft was an inventor, and Jules Bancroft was a dreamer, an idealist, a philanthropist. He had high hopes for Neovia...

by izziemushroom
The Lonely Little Kacheek

You would think that every Neopet in the world would love to be able to go to Neopia Central and buy whatever they want. But not me.

by artsychik_14
The Conductor

"What do you think our conductor will be like? We've never had him for a concert before."

by yaksrcewl
At the Poogle Races

"We never win," Butterscotch groaned. "If only we could replace one of the Poogles with a remote-controlled Poogle, and then make sure we won."

by st83_star174
 
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"We Want Lunch" by _sme_
"All young pets are cute," he thought with a sigh, "but that cuteness wears off." Indeed that is how he found himself back at the pound that first time. He had grown only a little older but was starting to eat more and demand more attention. "I just can't keep up with you," she had said. "And that name... well, it just says it all!" The Techo rolled his eyes to himself and began tracing a brick on the wall with one claw. "As if I had a choice what my name was..."




Other Stories


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Pondering The Pounded Pets
Has anyone thought of not abandoning their pets?

by komicking

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A Neopian's Tour Guide to Meridell
There are so many fun things to do with your pet!

by nickjames912

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Avey's Castle of Hope: Part Four
"Avey, where have all the muffins gone?" Belinda stood over Avey, wings on her hips, waiting for a reply. "I made a whole basket on the table and it's vanished."

by puppy_girl252

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The Secret of Geraptiku: Part Two
"So, you're awake now, little Neopet. What is your name?" The voice was incredibly nice, and I'm not sure why I wasn't scared...

by xaetear

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"Petsitting"
Inspiration by oxo_luna_wolf_oxo

by kanalusa

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Carelessness
You have to lick it, not eat it...

by xx_wolf_xx_cub_xx



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