Short Stories

	Tesh and the Draik on the Mountain "They will never truly live again, for they do not know what it means to be Neopians. Let them die as toys, the way they have toyed with us!" by pyndragon
	Watching the Sunset Even though it became a habit, the sky didn’t always assume the same color scheme every time. Sometimes it had more purple, sometimes more red, and the inconstant routine made the sunset, if possible, more beautiful... by precious_katuch14
	The First Time I Flew... Almost Trugmorik batted Daisychain away with a paw when she tried to grab at his cape with her beak. He knew the White Weewoo had a point, but he needed to get up to that branch near the top of the tree... by elfwick
	The Day Turmaculus Ate ME!! I was always the adventurous one in my family. I loved to roam. And by the way, I have a chronic case of pranktosis... by tenshi_sia
	(Not So) Squeaky Clean I'm not saying that my teammates didn't want to be the best. I'm saying that they took the easy way out. I'm saying that they cheated... by hugthepinapple
	Spelling Bees and Bullies Jen turned a deep shade of red. She knew her classmates thought she was a wonderful person, except on Fridays... by cutiefluteyelephant4
	Letters to Rosie I'm sorry I haven't written as much as I promised I would in the past two weeks, but I've still been trying to settle in here. Hopefully this letter will be the first of many... by dan4884
	Dear Akkani It always saddens me when I go down to the beach and I know that your beautiful smile and somehow haunting voice I will not find anywhere, no matter how hard I look... by akkani
	Kidnapped By a Wannabe Villain In his fury, Sloth resulted into doing what he did to channel out his anger: he got out his crayons and drew diabolical plans with his bear, EvilSnuggler. That made him feel a little better; that is, until one of his assistant Grundos came running into his office with some bad news... by animalnutz1993

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In Praise of the Painted Pet
Somehow "equal" always feels like less. Therefore, if it becomes clear that one of your pets dreams of flying among the clouds one day but you can only afford one faerie paint brush, by all means buy it. Do not deny your pet happiness only because your pets all have different needs.

by zanybrainyno1

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Neopian New Year Resolutions
There are articles about what’s the best gift to give to Frank Sloth and how to make a Kiko snowman (a hint, you only need to roll one snowball). I’m looking a little bit further ahead, though, for soon after the holidays is the turning to a New Year and that means it’s time to sit down and think about your Neopian New Year Resolutions.

by summerschilde

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Whispers: Part Three
Somehow, it just didn't feel right, especially for the desert in summer, but Aidne quite couldn't put her finger on what was wrong, except that the area around them had taken on a definite atmosphere of foreboding. Something big was coming...

by betazoid_telepath

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Hissi, Come Blow Your Horn!: Part Four
Satch stood in the doorway with his trumpet case and suitcase at his side. He had a forlorn expression on his face as his tail twitched nervously behind him. "Hey, guys. I just wanted to come and say goodbye..."

by bitsy_dj

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Normal Abnormalitys #2: Blame It On Your Brother
At least it wasn't like the Kadoatie incident last year...

by comatose_slumber

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SHH!Comics
Come to reason this fine season.

by ravenatore

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