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	An Important Delivery The rustling leaves filtered goldenrod specks onto the beaten path. A slight chill stung Ivasco’s cheek, and his arms braced for the imminent swoop of winter’s embrace. by lunaticrave
	Lord Kass' Department of Communications “What is your name?” I looked up slowly at the tall, imposing Darigan Eyrie staring down his beak at me. For a few seconds, I forgot even my own name, and I swallowed hard. by precious_katuch14
	Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown For most Neopians, a day in Faerieland is a fluffy fantasy in the rebuilt clouds, sparkly fountains, and shopping in Faerie City. Collab with cefoiya & idcjazmin by joshdibb
	A Lesson From My Hero Trell checked his watch again. 11:48. The entrance to the gate was starting to fill up with other fans. The Tyrannian Chomby arrived 2 hours and 42 minutes ago to claim the first spot in the now very long line. by lyzzy170
	The Librarian and the Crown Faerieland Castle was, in general, a pleasant place to visit. It had been designed—and renovated over the centuries—with beauty in mind. by cookybananas324

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"An Important Delivery" by lunaticrave
The rustling leaves filtered goldenrod specks onto the beaten path. A slight chill stung Ivasco’s cheek, and his arms braced for the imminent swoop of winter’s embrace. He sped his stride to evade the shivers that accompanied the nearing nightfall. The Xweetok’s belly grumbled for a toasty beverage. From picturing the gentle steam wafting from a tenderly poured Aisha Hot Chocolate, his mouth watered. The bittersweet cocoa will soon be his. A sigh of relief left his mouth when his paw dug into his pocket, heft with Neopoints: enough for one drink to end the day. As the sun dipped behind the foothills, a rusted glow gave way to cooling purple hues, transforming the comfy village houses into a muted landscape under the stars. Ivasco hurried his pace further. His next step became swifter than the last, his foot barely touching the ground. He paid no mind to the clashing winter headwind hardening his brows. Adrenaline rushed his veins and the reality of an Aisha Hot Chocolate waxed...

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