Short Stories

	Trouble's Brewing Deep within the macabre wetland of the Haunted Woods, hidden by the swamp gases and crooked trees shrouded in tangles of spongy moss, there was a foreboding abode that stood on the muddy river bank. Composed of rotten-looking shambles of wood, it looked like the slightest gust of wind could knock the entire residence on its side. But it was the enigmatic ixi that called this dingy shack home that really gave rise to the mysteries. by flannelle
	A Healing Cuppa Penny walked up to the cafe and breathed a sigh of relief. She giggled as the sigh took the form of steam. She trotted in and shut the door firmly behind her. “Not used to Terror Mountain weather, eh?” the Kougra behind the counter asked. by racoon188
	Super Secret Club: The Great Cookie Caper The Kacheek prances off, towards the kitchen, where Al knows the magic happens. Seconds later, a loud cry of horror interrupts the quiet hum of chatter in the quiet bakery. The Super Secret Club leap to their feet, racing to where the Breadmaster is standing in the doorway. “My famous cookie recipe! It’s …It’s gone!” by xpninja
	A Rock in the Woods Nadine, one young Strawberry Poogle, frowned as she looked down. All rocks in the Haunted Woods looked somewhat similar but she was sure- very, very sure- that she had seen this one before. by i_love_cute_neos
	Memories and Wishes I stare up at the night sky. Up on this hill, the whole of it is visible, and the stars shine down at me. It is such a shame that their luster is lost in the turmoil of the city. So I come here, where it is quiet. The night sky stares at me. A shooting star passes. I have not seen one of those in years. The last time was… oh yes, it was back then… by katie_kitkabug

Search the Neopian Times

Headlines

"Trouble's Brewing" by flannelle
Deep within the macabre wetland of the Haunted Woods, hidden by the swamp gases and crooked trees shrouded in tangles of spongy moss, there was a foreboding abode that stood on the muddy river bank. Composed of rotten-looking shambles of wood, it looked like the slightest gust of wind could knock the entire residence on its side. But it was the enigmatic ixi that called this dingy shack home that really gave rise to the mysteries. Her name was Sophie, Sophie the swamp witch; and as the dark windows of her house emitted ominous flashes of glowing green light, one could only wonder… What was that wily witch up to exactly?

Other Stories

---------

5 Super Easy Game Avatars
Those exclusive game avatars. Most people wait until the end to get those because they are stereotyped as being the most difficult to obtain. Well here are some easy games that will let you get the avatar in no time.

by yashasvika

---------

Architecture of Neopia: Terror Mountain
Scholars of architecture must also understand that of all the lands in Neopia, the lands of Terror Mountain are some of the areas which have undergone the most dramatic architectural changes in recent years, such that modern day Terror Mountain appears almost unrecognisable from the original.

by arkwright

---------

Mother's Balloon: Part Eight
Joyful sounds of laughter were carried in on the wind, but it was the wafting smell of a chocolate cake baking slowly in an oven that awakened Reyela's senses, and alerted her of the fact that the day had started without her.

by dewdropzz

---------

Janet and Jane: The Case of the Targeted Heiress: Part Two
I took the paper and read it. "Join the Sway or face the consequences," the note said.

by chasing_stars44

---------

Detective Alisha: The Red Apple: Part One
Mirror, mirror, on the wall... who's the culprit of them all?

by roxanna203

---------

Underwater Fishing Woes

Story by psychedelicreature

Art by madliesa

by madliesa

Submit your stories, articles, and comics using the new submission form.