Short Stories

	Dr. Frank Sloth's Dance Party I always rather liked Sloth, he's just misunderstood. Poor fella. by skittles0216
	Plastic Flowers The Xweetok closed his eyes and tried to remember a happier time. A time when things weren't so grey and empty, a time when he didn't have to worry... by dayoflove
	A Darker Side of Neopia I was named Velnai, and I was a beautiful Red Mynci. by i_love_my_kitty_4
	Like a Faerietale Everything has a bright side, even your plushies coming to life. by ivyann204
	Prigpants and Swolthy: Hats Off to You! We are, after all, the most accomplished pair of tailors in Neovia. Also by secant by rosabellk
	Jackpot Luck doesn't always work the way you want it, but karma will.... by limenutrocks
	Released "I would like you to release a prisoner," Lord Darigan said lightly, turning away from Vex again. "Release?" Vex sputtered. by laurapet131
	Adopted "You lied to me! Both of you!" he said, finally turning to face his original owner. by warriorsrock965
	The Patterns We Make "Hey sir," came a voice to his side. "Can you spare a few neopoints?" by frazeocity
	Independence "I realize that Grundo Independence Day is right around the corner, but honestly, what's all the hype about?" by oklahoma217
	Disgusting "Promise me you'll run away if you see one alone. Any mutant creature. They're dangerous. They support Sloth himself!" by dudeiloled
	Mutant Tales "Mutants act just like anyone else; they just look different. The reason that you've seen so many today is because it's Mutant Day today." by solcana64

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"The Patterns We Make" by frazeocity
"Hey sir," came a voice to his side. "Can you spare a few neopoints?" The owner usually shrugged off requests like these, since giving change to one pet would usually trigger a cascade of pets asking for a handout. He would end up either giving away all of his money or shooing away a cluster of expectant pets with hunger in their eyes. But feeling an odd urge, he dug into his pocket, grabbed a few coins...

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