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The Citadel - Seven Years Later

It was a cold, dark night in the Darigan Citadel. Then again, it was ALWAYS cold and dark up in the Citadel, even when it was a warm summer in Meridell.

by mecha_fang
Baby Blues

"She had seven pets," she continued. "And they were all BABY!" She clapped her hands with glee as my stomach suddenly twisted.

by miriel
Skin and Soul

It happens one morning when she gets out of bed, looks in the mirror and realizes her eyes are green.

by soupfaerie_best
The Publicist

This publicist just booked the client of her dreams!

by potential_ruler
Adventures in Geraptiku

The lost Kyrii found himself entering a small clearing. It was over, at last! It wasn't over, however. Zadar's smile faded away as he recognised the ruins around him. This, he realised, was Geraptiku.

by alt1981black
The Life of a Cap'n

Pirates are the best thing to happen since ninjas.

by selphie_tilmitt
Thread by Thread

Melany loved her sister dearly, but sometimes she just wished that they would stop fighting.

by mangoslittlecoco
Through The Bars

He led me into the cell and slammed the door behind me, twisting the key in the lock and whistling as he walked away.

by exempth
The Vagabond Storyteller - The Lost Dream Catcher

"My name is Ruxielle," the Ixi states. "I'm a travelling fortune teller. I'm also a storyteller and I came here after one story in particular."

by dolphinsarenotgirly
Why I Cry, by Loki

Many people wonder why Kadoaties cry so much, so often. Well... I can't speak for all Kadoaties, but I can give you my reasons.

by chrystal_218
Usuki Singing Stars #9: In the Name of Science Class

"Patricia," Ms. Winston said in a concerned tone, "your science teacher mailed me your mark and it seems like your grade has slipped tremendously."

by downrightdude
Ummagine Bandit

Ten paces away, a threatening palace guard patrolled the perimeter of the very wall the Kyrii hid behind, a menacing glimmer in his eye.

by sylviau
 
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"Skin and Soul" by soupfaerie_best
She's not sure when exactly it started, when she began this whirlwind of a lifestyle. Maybe one morning she just woke up and decided she wanted something new. Maybe one day she drank a morphing potion, didn't recognize herself in the mirror โ€“ and liked it. So she did it again. And again. It dragged her in and consumed her, and now she doesn't go a week without changing her face. It's intoxicating, it's thrilling โ€“ and expensive...




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15 of the Best Neopoint Garlands & Foregrounds
If a Scenic Tree falls in Illusen's Glade and no one is around to hear it, does it even make a sound?

by pinkpaint

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Chia Bomber 2 โ€“ Shooting Through the Neighborhood
Do you like Chias? But you don't like bombing Chias? Then Chia Bomber 2 is the game for you!

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by dawwetje


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Better than Scones: Return of the Black Pawkeet - Part Five
Rose woke up just as the sun's first rays peeked through the porthole of the cabin on the Little Nipper.

by scribe1020

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The Trial of Her Mind: Part Three
"What do you guys want to work on? We haven't done basic battle skills yet. I'm sure I could teach you a little bit..."

by sheik_30999

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Peppered Reality: Eating Habits
The right hemisphere is considered a delicacy.

by rivliex

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Recipe for Disaster: The Visitor (part 5)
This could get ugly.

by prismfire



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