Short Stories

	It's Halloween Neopia was, by most counts, an enjoyable place to grow up... by xakemii
	The Dice of Destiny Jacques looked up from where he was scrutinising a map of the west Coral Sea with his companions, one eyebrow raised at the boisterous Usul standing in the doorway. by sporty2443
	One Scary Night Pealightfull and Acraim had been looking forward to Halloween for weeks, and they could barely contain their excitement in the days leading up to it. Collab with dafsy_ by qeenoneo
	Nina and the Pumpkin Man As Nina stared down the creepy porcelain Angelpuss figurine on the shelf in the antique shop (and somehow, it seemed to stare back), she found herself thinking that maybe she... by stella_123_5
	Deep – A Moltara Ghost Story The Daedelon II groaned and shuddered in protest as it bore deeper into the ground... by dennykins
	Ilere's Apprentice I often wonder - would my life be any different if I hadn't strayed from the path that night? by id_24
	Mystery of Halloween He flew backwards to face his earthbound sibling, pastel wings flapping lazily as he drifted along tendrils of autumn wind. by bunelle
	The Secret Halloween Bash It was a beautiful, sunny Autumn day. Perfect even to the most seasonal enthusiasts, meeting each of the staples that make the season so great...Collab with kindnessx by greencheese79

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"One Scary Night" by qeenoneo
Pealightfull and Acraim had been looking forward to Halloween for weeks, and they could barely contain their excitement in the days leading up to it. “I hope we’ll get lots of candy floss!” Pealightfull said excitedly. Acraim shook her head and said, “be grateful for whatever candy they give you, and don’t be greedy!” She was a few years older and felt responsible for him, and didn’t want to appear rude to the citizens of the Haunted Woods on this special night. She was nervous, too. While they’d gone trick-or-treating before, they normally stuck to their neighbourhood. This would be the first time making the trek to the Haunted Woods, which felt a lot scarier. Their friends had told them that there was a lot of great candy and decorations to be found there, though, and they felt old enough to finally give it a chance. They had spent a lot of time and effort on their costumes as well, and were very proud of the results. Pealightfull had sewn himself a cape to become a Super Attack Pea, whereas Acraim had made use of her glowing skin to turn herself into a bubbling Toxic Waste Barrel. Their costumes were ready and stitched tight, their candy bags grasped with closed fists, and their sheer determination shone bright through the eerie atmosphere of the Haunted Woods. It was time to go. They had heard stories of one crowning house which gave out all of the best candy during every year’s Halloween celebrations. It was at the end of the street, around the corner and up a small hill, which was shrouded by dead shrubbery all year round. The fog never seemed to lift, even during the summertime...

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