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The Audition

The blue Zafara waited nervously in the corridor, clutching the neck of his cello tightly.

by panda_girl555
Pabu the Snow-wrangler

The sounds of their footsteps seemed deathly loud as they went farther back in the icy, barren cave. Time seemed to slow down...

by the_kitten_master
Our Song

He sat in the dawn at top of a Shenkuuvian foothill, fiddle couched under his arm. In one hand, he held a bow carved out of dark wood...

by kittengriffin
Retying Heartstrings

Marlene strolled out of the kitchen, a cold can of Neocola in one hand and a somewhat-tattered paperback in the other. The white Zafara had gotten a lazy start to her day, but it was Saturday...

by interstella
A Water Plant That Flames Up?

"I have been thinking about making our family bigger," I said as I hugged her. Foxitta stared with wide eyes at me.

by sara_midnight_24
Only in Dreams

Sometimes dreams are the last time you'll think of something... or someone.

by navycoat
Usuki Singing Stars #12: No Place Like Home

"Do we even know her REAL name? And what if she's some idiotic glitter lover who doesn't mind salsa dancing in ugly pants? THEN what will we do?"

by downrightdude
Diary of a Mad Usuki Collector

So it was my birthday today, and my anger management coach said that I was making great strides. As a gift, he gave me this diary...

by dr_tomoe
 
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"Only in Dreams" by navycoat
They say that when you dream, you're actually sorting through your mind to determine what you will remember and what you'll forget. In other words, sometimes dreams are the last time you'll think of something... or someone. A dream came upon Zach shortly after he fell asleep. The checkered Gelert found himself on a wooden dock stretched out over the ocean. And, for some reason, it stretched until he couldn't see the ends of either side. It was a line that connected the horizon...




Other Stories


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5 Reject Usukis That Shouldn't Be Rejects
They're simply versions of the popular toys with defects of varying severity. Some people might consider dolls with these defects to be "unlovable," but nothing could be further from the truth.

by lutari_lover_555

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The Exhibitor's Usukicon
I have the honor of being the exhibitor liaison for this year's Usukicon, and, as I'm sure you know, the success of this event depends almost entirely on you, our collectors.

by phadalusfish

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Tales from Neopia Central: Part Five
"This is Clive Dunstable with a special report from the Defenders of Neopia Headquarters," he was saying as the camera panned round to reveal the sight of the building, most of the front wall missing.

by herdygerdy

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Nightfall: Part Three
"I know my comrades, sir," Tuleu said briskly. She snatched the paper from the Techo and tossed in back in the pile. She inhaled, turned to Grant, and asked,

"Who sent you?"

by havittaa


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Some Pets' Owners
She's just embarassing herself.

by minicoopermissy

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THREE FINGERS
NO WAY!

by spirit_of_stallion



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