Short Stories

	The Lost Idea The stone Chia's contours gleamed delicately in the flickering light. Upon his head sat the great hat, its stone feather curving... by yoyote
	Pep and the Great Turmaculus "Ha-ha, you silly petpet, Pep!" she said, smiling. Her Christmas Noil was running around the middle of the living room floor chasing his jingly bell on his hat... by 13wocky_lover13
	Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises It was today, the final day, that had excited murmurs racing throughout the packed crowd. Tensions ran high, for today was the biggest event of all - the hero's exhibition match... by jjquil
	Big Trees "Do you know why we're doing this?" Janice asked Ever. "Do you know why we are planting this little tree?" by violinoutoftune
	The Grass is Much Greener "Sweet Fyora!" he cried, slapping the water in exasperation. He laid his ears back and glowered at the specks of pink, purple, and orange that dotted the waves. His waves... by 4zure
	The Extra I can only recall one moment when I found myself feeling like I was worth something to someone. Feeling like I mattered... by jelleyfrosting
	Neopaltropaly: The Last Allusion The rule of the village was that only green neopets were allowed to live there. It was said that other colors attracted the horrible monster... by amy112002
	Double Crossed "I have things I want to buy, too, you know. To do that I'll need money. And to get money..." A gleam came into his yellow eyes as he scanned the dark woods... Also by dan4884 Art by nut862 by nut862
	The Koi Party "Nah, what could go wrong? So here's where our laser will go-" Apoc was interrupted by his brother... by mystery_island111223
	A Mysterious Fishing Trip "What's all this?" I asked, somewhat pensively. Around the room were some packets of what appeared to be tiny fish. There were sunscreen, a blanket, a picnic basket, hats, and – oh no. There were fishing poles! by mzkimmi

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The name of the game is respect. This tip is of the utmost importance: if you want somebody to show you respect, you need to show respect first. You get what you give. For example, if you are asking somebody for tips on how to play a specific game, don't be commanding and impolite...

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Tarla: Helpful or Harmful?
We all know Tarla, the pink-ish Ixi who gives out items every now and then via the Neopets Toolbar. Some Neopians rejoice at the thought of being given free items, while some detest her for deflating them...

by deformedxmuffin

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Why Plots Are Preferred
Are plots really worth the headaches we receive as we try in vain to multiply the number of bumroot by the square root of baggus pulp?

by streamergurl

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Vanity: Part Two
He offered his arm and she placed hers lightly on top. She knew from living with Sarah that this was the customary way beauty contestants of opposite genders in the area traveled in public. She also knew from having a brain that it was going to be hard to keep her arm up...

by literalluau

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Sword of the Shapeshifter: Part Seven
The Kougra's eyes were harder and sharper than the blade that shimmered in her hand, but she wasted no breath in shooting back, choosing instead to let the sword do the talking...

Art by sarahleeadvent

by sarahleeadvent

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Kougra's Life
And you thought Kougras were dainty eaters...

by littletiger_14

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At Least There's a Limit
I wonder what game I should play.

by cutykitty225

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