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	It's My Birthday (I'll Cry If I Want To) Canca had come to hate her birthday. by xakemii
	Sprinkles for Jasper Pixie the Chocolate Kacheek loved her job. by stella_123_5
	Make a Wish, Beatrix Halliday The Skunk Zafara stared at the displays of breads, cakes and pastries at the Crumpetmonger’s shop, her arms folded under a ratty old cloak. by precious_katuch14
	Another Year Older Virtuze knew that his birthday was creeping up on him, and that within no time the day would soon be upon him. Collab with hannahrose__ by qeenoneo
	Tor's Tales: A True Knight "For courage, bravery, and chivalry of the highest measure, we bestow upon Tormund of Meridell and Roberta of Brightvale the honour of Defender of the Realms!" by joyfulcabbage
	Under The Surface Deep under the peaks of northern Neopia, Delina is on a quest for the perfect present... by pikapi20
	The Birthday Mage Fall was in full swing, with Neopians eagerly buying sweets to hand out to friends and loved ones. by parody_ham

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"Another Year Older" by qeenoneo
Virtuze knew that his birthday was creeping up on him, and that within no time the day would soon be upon him. His siblings would always come and sing Happy Birthday so loud, and he would strain a smile as he loved them so dearly. Virtuze did not like to celebrate his birthday, and he seemed to dislike it more and more every year. This year will be no different, he was certain. It was the day before the dreaded day, but he was trying to not let it occupy his mind. He had errands to run around Neopia Central and had to stop at a few shops to collect some things for Mother. He also knew that Trysks was working at Cog’s Togs today so he might even stop in there to keep his mind distracted and his day full. His first stop was the Book Shop, where Mother had asked for 3 books. It would have helped if she was a little more specific because he had no idea what she was actually wanting. “Any 3 will do, you pick for me!” she said to him before he set out for the day. Not helpful at all. The shop was empty when he arrived, but there were some Neopians around waiting for it to restock. He found a quiet spot to sit down while he waited. He watched the others and felt himself looking at their colourful customisations, with thoughts creeping in that he was finding hard to keep away.

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