Short Stories

	A Showdown at the Rosen Bakery Nothing else in the world could make him happier. It is the reason, after all, why he gave up his life of wealth as a nobleman's son to become a humble baker. by laughingbear
	Lost in the Seas Lucho was a Mutant Krawk who had been born and raised in Krawk Island. by chrystal_218
	Moving On Located at the very end of the road was an old, worn down wooden neohome that looked as though nobody had lived in it for years. by allison_kitty11
	The Perils in Lacking a Book Shop "But how exactly am I supposed to just write the king's story? It's not like I can just walk up to him and ask." by coolitiger25
	Cocoaj Gets a Little Brother He rolled his eyes, but kept walking. "I don't get you humans. So dim-witted." by oakfeather
	Just Imagine A short little tale about an unlikely (but very real) friendship. by sugargirl_kitty
	No Good Deed "Good morning, Mr. Mendell!" I greeted brightly, as an elderly brown Bori cracked open his door. by regeneration
	Real Freedom "I have four pets, and I want a Lutari. That means I have to get rid of one, does it not?" by ketchup547
	The Color of Dark Chocolate The tiled floor was in alternating colors of white chocolate and milk chocolate, the chandelier was made of colored glass the exact shade of a Chocolate Cybunny Negg, and there were at least four types of fountains lining the staircases, each bubbling up liquid chocolate. by candleforkira
	A Night in the Woods Being made of chocolate has its merits. by proudpony
	Looks Can Be Deceiving - A Plushie Poogle Story Plushie Poogles are different than Malevolent Sentient Poogle Plushies.... right? by nighters
	The Chocolate Statue "They say if you make a wish in front of it, it might come true..." by dudeiloled
	Have Muffin, Will Conquer "She took the opening bake sale, Sappy. She's trying to one up me." by rainbow_mist_wave
	Saccharine Some pets are like truffles - a surprise inside a sweet shell. A story of half friends, big waves and being yourself... Art by saro_the_legendaerie by saro_the_legendaerie

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Palatable Pets & Petpets

As the days grow colder and the leaves acquire their seasonal golden hue, there are few things nicer than a little something sweet to warm you on even the chilliest of days. In fact, why settle for just a little something sweet when you could have an entire celebration? The Month of Gathering is host to easily the most delicious festival in all of Neopia—the Chocolate Ball! In order to prepare for this scrumptious occasion, I've compiled a mouth-watering list of Neopia's finest pets and petpets to give you a view of the tasty festivities!

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Poogle Puissance
Nearly always sunny and effervescent, most Poogles go through life singing and dancing.

by blackwater444

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Conveniently Placed Shops of Neopia Central
Those who created Neopia Central paid very careful attention to detail, and a few of their choices have paid off quite well.

by _chopin

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Little Shoyru Homeward Bound: Part One
I was just getting out of bed to go down the corridor and check on my sleeping kids when I heard a blood-curdling cry.

by nurseryteacher28

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Last Place: Part Three
Cora never saw Bradley again that week. She did, however, acquire ten other ballot slips— most of them from friendly strangers whom she had taken a few minutes to get to know.

by peterpuffin1

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The Off Season: Demands
"Listen 'ere, governor, do ye know how many trophies were in there? A lot."

by desert_gp_dragon2oo5

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A Gaggle of Gobblers: Hopso
With its huge sticky feet and incredible sense of balance the Hopso can leap from anywhere and land on anything.

by fireandice92

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