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	Thoughts of a Neopian #3 You may not be the only one preparing... by mike11695
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	NeoPaper: Bored, Bored, Bored! What on Neopia could possibly relieve our boredom? by mbredboy31
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	Pound Chat Antics #001 How the Pound Chat really is! by linkinpark_lovergirl
	Coffee It's like a whole new Neopet. Also by sophieauditore by aethelar
	Another Weird Thing About Water Pets But it works so well! by dirigibleplums
	Celebrity Fashion Trade: Villain Edition Things get interesting when Kanrik, the Werelupe King and the Gelert Assassin trade outfits! by theschizophrenicpunk
	Elephante Surprise... Party? Avatar collecting is a journey that never ends. Also by tizzlestix by msjanny
	Pteri Ptroubles I guess that's why I signed that waiver... by pirate_11
	Chihiro versus Neopia #1 Crackalackin' by notquitesanitary
	(IN)SANE - New Look Being able to fly away? No fair! by rocksockgirl95
	Adventure Again? Don't you dare press that button! by _clement_
	Slipping Through Being a guard ain't easy. Idea by: coolnish_azn101 by hikariyugi_yamiatemu
	Eclectic Antics: the Gift Thief, Part I Our heroes and villains are introduced... by amarettoball

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"Supply and Demand" by vanillafilth
There was a time when they fell, when they were avalanches waiting to happen, nightmares of the claustrophobic. Around every cave and stream, in every nook and cranny, they were there. Since the world took its first breath they have scattered across every land in Neopia, as far down as the depths of Maraqua. Rocks. Rocks have been a constant for all of eternity, unassuming little things of great variety. Flat ones, round ones, strong ones, brittle ones, dark ones, light ones, and many other distinguishing qualities. No two are exactly the same. They’re fascinating in that regard, and it should certainly provide some comfort when you ask for a Weewoo and your mother insists on a pet rock instead. What your mother clearly doesn’t take into consideration is supply and demand. As established rocks are abundant, sure, but do mothers ever stop to think about the fact that every mother and their mother is telling their kid to get a rock? Evidently not. There was a time when the youth ran about with their Warfs and curled up on the couch with their Meowclopses, but those days are slipping away. Parents these days have become disillusioned- having had their fun with a furry companion as a youngster, they don’t feel the same void that their children do, and insist that a rock is a perfectly sufficient pet. Such is the case with little Berdamont the Korbat on one sunny afternoon in the bloom of spring.

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A Trip to the Woods
Lightwater Forest was true to its name: light and airy with widely spaced trees that had tall straight trunks and a sparkling stream that wound its way through the forest. It was unusually warm for a late autumn day, with a brisk breeze rushing through the canopy, occasionally sending a shower of red and gold leaves spiraling to the ground. It was one of the most beautiful places in Neopia. At least, Gracy certainly thought so.

by 77thbigby

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Supply and Demand
I had no idea rocks were so expensive and was near crushed (pun intended) to find out.

by vanillafilth

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Avatars We Want
I headed over to the very place you show off your fanciest fonts and most amazing avies: The Avatar Chat. I asked the players there what kinds of avatars they would like to see in the (hopefully not too distant) future. I`ve split the suggestions into different categories corresponding to which area of the site they`re related to.

by aleu1986

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Bucket List: 20 Things You Must Do in Neopia
At the end of the year I decided to look through my journal and pick out my favourite memories, and to compose a list to pass along to whatever new species comes after me. Nobody knows when the next species will come, but when it does, I hope to be able to arm them with a good guide to getting to know the best parts of Neopia.

Also by dutchese159

by krispykritter6

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The Amulet's Curse: Part Six
Today was the day. Amira desperately suppressed her nerves as she thought about what was coming ahead. Up until this point, her only thought was about protecting Neopia. She was afraid to admit it, even to herself, but she was scared.

by corrina404

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Meegla and Fargon's Not-So-Intergalactic Adventures: Part Nine
Almost all of Meegla’s acts in her fight against Kanrik seemed to be focussed on getting away from him. She kept backing up from his advances, until he had forced her all the way up the dungeon’s steps. Fargon realized with growing horror that, backed up against the door, Meegla’s only escape would be to go tumbling off the side of the staircase, which would leave her too injured to fight back.

by hybatsu

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