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Santayur's Secret

"If you need me," said Santayur, "I will be in the shed. Please knock on the door before coming in."

by andrewthebestes
Christmas at the Soup Kitchen

"There are Neopets in need even during Christmas," Giubble said matter-of-factly, handing him her ticket.

by blue_magic
The Attempt

A young green Eyrie in a tattered brown dress, carrying with her the cleaning rags of a scullery maid and wearing the air of a princess, made her way silently and rather stealthily through one of the deserted halls...

by jokerhahaazzz
The Seraphic Legion: Gelicia's Spring

Standing proud at the gate to the Faerie Palace was a lone Christmas Wocky, clad in robes of an icy blue that suited the frigid atmosphere, watching the late shoppers...

by d_morton
The Gift of a Wishing Star

"It took so long," Darrow mumbled sourly. She hated being colored snow!

by dragonstorm_75
Faith, Hope, and Christmas Kougras

Why would she spend her time on an ugly, abandoned pest when she had her beautifully painted children at home?

by meggierules2129
Snowed In!

"What?!" she mumbled to herself, fingering the crinkled edges. She had just found out that her three Blumaroos, Amanda, Grampa, and Blankie, were not going to make it home for Christmas.

Also by matilda_39

by brookeppg

Nighttime Wanderings

"Did you forget?" Lightning Lenny asked. "It's our turn for the night patrol."

by o_liveandlearn_o
The Perfect Christmas

Usually, every neopet in the household would be working hard to get gifts for one another. But Telecte had bigger plans...

by danielleplicka
Universal Translator

"Hello, Maoush," Mucige gushed. "How wonderful it is to see you again." The Darigan Grundo flashed a simpering smile, ensuring his cousin couldn't miss the dripping sarcasm.

by mamasimios
Twice Upon a Christmas

"Well, your father said he'll be home on Christmas, which is tomorrow – " Darel's grandmother consulted an ancient pocket watch. "Oh, I mean, in less than an hour."

by precious_katuch14
Edges of Things

"Phizith," said the Korbat, sounding distinctly unenthusiastic. "Um."

by wicked_summer
A Werhond's Gift

To say that the Werelupe King was not a fan of the holidays would be an understatement.

by dragonoftheseas2
Remembering Hope

In Altador, the first snowflake is always special.

by grapesourhorse
In Search of the Perfect Christmas Tree

"I don't want 'good enough'! I want the best!" he screamed, making all of the customers stare at them.

by amysmother_8
I Survived the Magma Pool!

It all started one day when my siblings and I went down to Moltara.

by alt1981black
 
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"Santayur's Secret" by andrewthebestes
Squirrele_7 gently opened the trapdoor... She slowly went down the ladder leading into the basement... She came down, and without even looking around, she jumped in shock... What she saw were ten blue, red, yellow and green Chias, dressed in strange clothes. They were all standing near conveyor belts... but not just switched off conveyor belts with nothing...




Other Stories


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A Journey of Giving
Pampered neopets can't be expected to work too hard around the holidays, but that doesn't mean they can't do anything for others.

by teaspill

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Affordable Holiday Shopping!
A list of 20 items under 100,000 NP that are fun, festive, and affordable!

by xoxkar

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Brightvale History: The Two Kings - Part Nine
She smiled, looking oddly serene despite her tangled hair and dirt smeared dress. She took the offered parchment and pencil, and after a moment of thought, began to write.

by nimras23

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Irregular Bane: Part Three
"Oh. Sort of. I got a job as a Shop Keeper, but... I don't think I want it."

Art by saro_the_legendaerie

by saro_the_legendaerie


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Last Minute
Someone remind me again why we come to this sad little pile of snow...

by ssjelitegirl

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The New Qnde & Szoo: Christmas Episode
About the Soup Faerie, mother to all Neopians

by shubi5



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