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Read the answers to the most commonly asked Neopets questions this week in the Editorial section. Each week the most popular questions will be answered by one of the creators of Neopets, so keep checking back to stay updated.


Quote of the Week


Since when do Faeries lie? Since they were brainwashed by the Asparagus, that’s when!


Winning that Auction



"The auction is closed!" you scream, after saying some choice words. After all of that work, you didn't get the paint brush. Sound familiar? I've gone through the same thing. So, unless you like screaming and/or swearing loudly, this guide is for you! I have composed so helpful hints to get that bargain priced item that you've been saving for!

Make Your Pet a Winner



So you want to win a Spotlight, huh? Well, I don't blame you! In our opinion, it's the best kind of trophy you can win on the site. Why? Because it takes talent, determination, maybe a little luck, but a lot of creativity! Ever since Rose's first Spotlight win, she's been entering as often as she can because she loves to see her pets win...

Behind the Rumors: Spectre


We've all heard of Spectre, curse of Cheat and terror of the games room. I'm sure he's even been featured in many a cautionary tale told to young Neopets about the dangers of greed. But in truth, how many of us have stopped to consider the real Jetsam behind the terrible reputation? This intrepid reporter, lady_oracle27, was given the rare opportunity...

Other Stories
"A Quest to Remember" by fox_83
"Jinx!" I yelled. It was not a very loud yell, as my mouth was still full of snow. The sound of four small, quick feet in the snow told me that my pet was running toward me. I had managed to sit up by the time she arrived, but I was soon flat on my back in the snow again as she crashed right into me like a furry little projectile...

"Hidden Sister" by _jadestorm_
My heart skipped as the bag of one million Neopoints landed in my blue paw. This could pay for a lot. The Petpets I wanted, the furniture Aileen coveted, a years worth of codestones for Maureen... My paws couldn't close over the Neopoints. They were frozen solid. Aileen laughed...

"The Plastic Lenny" by superhamster6789
Oxley scanned the well-kept garden in the front of the neohome. Even the flowers looked dreary. He looked from the garden gnomes, to the blackberry bushes, to the starflowers, until his eye landed upon the Plastic Lenny that resided in the middle of the garden. It stood proudly in the rain, a grin painted on its beak.


*yarr*


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Great stories!


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How to Hydrate a Meepit
These meepits were evil. They were dangerous. More importantly, they were THIRSTY...

by iamskot

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The Plastic Lenny
It had been raining for nearly four days straight. The Fire Kougra had been cooped up inside all that time...

by superhamster6789

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PPL Problems
Of course, the infernal PPL has to put their foot in it. For whatever reason (plot? Must check that out), they refuse to allow you to sell labbed petpets. Oh, and they claim to be worried about the poor little critters. The liars.

by haannsolo

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A Smart Career Choice: Petpet Cannonball
Now, an excellent way to bring home the bacon is to get a job. And an even better way to make some extra neopoints is to make that petpet of yours get a job.

by ampolin1

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As the Clouds Clear: Part Five
It was several more hours before the peak of the mountain came into view. Once she reached it, Nili wasted no time...

by puppy200010



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