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My Life for the Haunted Woods

It is a commonly known fact that the Haunted Woods north of the desert are dangerous at night.

by nintyplayer
The Werekyrii

Chelo, who was our Team Captain at the time, was busy stirring her cauldron. I watched her work in apprehension.

by desert_gp_dragon2oo5
The Awakening

Touch came first. Clammy, moist and clinging touch. Zoe could feel dirt encasing her body.

by teaspill
The Letter

Mud hadn't been the first thing I thought was covering her when she walked in.

by warriorsrock965
Do You Remember?

A creepy little story about everyone's favourite MSP!

by silvergullmon77
The Fog and the Fire

"You aren't going crazy, foolish wanderer," the voice continues with a hiss. "But if you continue to the fairground, you'll meet someone who has. And then you'll be next."

by little_lady_goddess
Halloween Horrors

It was October thirty first, a frightening day. Being all alone in the Haunted Woods? Not a good idea.

by natverdi
The Fantastic Dr Wilbur and the Drackonack's Toenail

Dear reader, 

It is my great joy and pleasure to introduce to you another riveting and hair-curling account of my most recent and scary adventures.

by shadyy15

The Switch

The sun was nowhere in sight, having been shoved aside by the grumpy clouds, and Jhudora was rather happy about this.

by maraqua_berry
Fanetti: The Inside Story

In the off-season, in between practice sessions, Fanetti took the time to visit the Crumpetmonger, known to him as his sweet aunt Florence, in order to give her some help with back orders for the many delicious scones, crumpets, biscuits, and other baked goodies on hand.

by alt1981black
Once Upon a Halloween Night

"Can't we BUY a costume like all the other pets? Don't we have over 400k?! Surely you can spare a couple thousand for a decent costume!"

by konakoro
Stories from the Outsyder Fringe: Time & Punishment

The latest spooky story from Outsyder! Time can't be rewound, but if it can? One learns that time is a harsh mistress...

by outsyder
Mr. Macabre and his Troupe of Dancing Skeletons

That was the heart of the problem, you see – the dancing troupe couldn't perform on Mondays. They simply fell to pieces. Literally.

by mindy_moo22
The Crumpetmonger's Nightmare

It was the day before Halloween and Neovians were purchasing last minute decorations and food supplies.

One shop that was open as normal was the Crumpetmonger, and the Crumpetmonger served up all kinds of baked delights.

by chimp_chicken_fish

Haunted

You were never meant to be a hero, boy. Stay on the dark side. The winning side. You'll be happier.

by killing_the_queen
Plushies Aren't Scary

Or are they?

by ivyann204
Last Will & Testament

"Well, somebody has to go up there." 

A dead silence followed these words. The ticking of the grandfather clock seemed suddenly louder than it had any right to be...

by jokerhahaazzz

Fairest

Celeste reached almost instantly for the feathered mask of purple and pink and blue, but stopped and said, "Put one on?"

by pinkkea
 
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"Stories from the Outsyder Fringe: Time & Punishment" by outsyder
He never saw the Postal Uni deliver his stuff. It just somehow was found in the mail slot or in the front door when anyone least expected it. Talking to the Uni, all she said was that neither she nor anyone else ever delivered those things and they just somehow appeared, considering it the work of mystery and/or dark faeries. Jordy didn't care. As long as he received his stuff, he was not worried. So here he was...




Other Stories


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Halloween in the Haunted Woods
Has it ever occurred to anyone how the Haunted Woods is affected by Halloween?

by kila__94

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Toddlers' Tricks and Treats: A Guide to Exploring Haunted Neopia with your Baby Neopet
For those of us with Baby Neopets, this exciting but macabre celebration poses something of a challenge; how do we involve our sweet, sensitive youngsters in the hair-raising fun without scaring them senseless?

by mrs_cherish

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The Co-Worker and the Missing Sister: Part Two
At least solving other people's problems was easy, Engtortia thought with a small smile.

by dudeiloled

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Family Gatherings: Joy, Terror and Chocolate Cake? - Part Three
I was lost but I couldn't stop now. My sister was still out in the woods somewhere and I had to find her.

by miriel

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A Scary Disguise
Can you make it more terrifying?

Also by shayn_

by analogie


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Meepit VS Feepit...?
Rawr.

Story by sixsamuari

by sk390




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