Short Stories

	Attic Antics: What’s Going On Up There? The dry twigs and dead leaves crunched underneath their feet as they made their way along the long, dark path between the Haunted Woods and the rebuilt city of Neovia. by qeenoneo
	The Tribulations of Major Crandall The bespectacled Darigan Aisha clad in the purple and black livery of Lord Kass’ army scowled at the green Moehog in a worn brown robe before him. He crumpled a scroll bearing the seal of Darigan Citadel’s new ruler in his hand before slamming his fist against the wall, narrowly missing an ancient, cracked mirror. by precious_katuch14
	Walls of Glass Glorini’s three-hundredth birthday gala was being held at Faerie Castle and Seshatia had prepared herself accordingly. It was easy to lose track of one’s exact age with faerie longevity, but three centuries was a significant milestone and a perfect excuse for a grand party. by darkpixie28
	Courier Crisis Arnie was a well-intentioned Blumaroo with a heart as big as his fist. He wanted people to like him. He wanted the other residents of Altador to welcome him the way he felt others were welcome. by metakitsune
	Those Aren't Pickles... As a naive and innocent Neopian, I embarked on a quest in search of answers... about a pickle jar? No, wait... by legendaryspoon

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"Those Aren't Pickles..." by legendaryspoon
Much mystery surrounds itself around the gloomy region of Neopia called The Haunted Woods. You can talk to many strange creatures there, such as The Brain Tree and The Esophagor. When you are not talking to these oddballs, you can buy your Neopet a Petpet with a face only its mother could love (personally, I find the Mutant Gangee to be rather unsettling when it fixes all three of its red eyes onto me). You may decide to venture further in The Haunted Woods where your eyes will feast upon many more twisted sights. When you step past the tall iron-cladded gate that allows you to enter The Deserted Fairground, you will see several uncanny games and shops available for your choosing. You may decide to subject yourself to draining your pockets after engaging in sketchy entertainment only to turn up with meager rewards. Only, there won’t be any manager you will be speaking with to get your refund. Such is the way of business in this part of Neopia. If you end up frustrated with your time at The Haunted Woods after such trickery, you may decide to spend your hard earned neopoints at places with more merit. That is where you may turn to the foreboding cave with holes that resemble a face, a giant ax wedged in its formation (who put it there?), stalactites and stalagmites that resemble teeth, and a fiery orange glow coming from inside. If you dare step inside, you will be met with a Ghost Scorchio inside of The Haunted Weaponry store. You may be lucky (or unlucky) and notice that there is a selection of items in stock on the shelves...

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8 Ways to Celebrate a Neopian Pride Month
It’s the Month of Relaxing, and all over Neopia, colourful banners are going up, rainbow streamers are fluttering through the streets of Neopia Central, and pets are celebrating a month of love, identity, and self-expression.

by justin_967

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Nimmos Pond Avatar Guide
You play as a Nimmo (no surprise there!), minding your business in the middle of an idyllic pond, when your peace is disturbed by…massive lily pads intent on destruction. Fear not though, you have a few weapons and tools to help you out!

by fire_brand

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Artefact Hunters: Draikfang
The sun dipped down and the air cooled to something almost pleasant, and Hanso and the crew began to follow the river west.Thumbnail by twillieblossom

by sporty2443

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Cedar Locke and the Missing Brooch
The next day dawned bright and fresh. A clear sky and swift winds that billowed through the city. Cedar awoke to find himself slumped in a chair beside the embers of a long-dead fire.

by kadface

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Garin and Jacques Visit Dacardia
Collab with kittytheillustrator

by firefoxtails

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Swept Up
Well at least their messes are smaller than a Petpet's! Collab with justinballin

by nucular_dude

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