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Richard wrote: "Michalina wrote: "COMPLETION POST - Task #16"

Game starts: September 8th at 10:00 am CEST"

Thanks, Richard :)

DAY 5
📸 Investigation: Camila Rivas


Camila hasn’t said much since Javier died.
She’s barely slept, barely eaten—and won’t speak unless someone sits beside her long enough.
But when the ship’s officer gently asked what she remembered from that night, she finally whispered a few words.
Just enough to raise eyebrows… and more questions.

🗣️ Interrogation Snippet:
“He was in a mood that night,” Camila says, voice low. “Something about his phone... he said someone texted him something he didn’t like. He stormed off before I could ask.”

She hesitates. “Later, I heard loud voices near the pool. One of them sounded like Juliette. But I didn’t go check—I... I stayed in our cabin.”

A pause. “He wasn’t always like this, you know. I loved him once.”

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book where grief is a theme
2. Read a book with a strong female lead
3. Read a book involving secrets in a relationship

📸Captain Elias Monroe


Captain Elias Monroe has captained Euphoria of the Seas for over a decade. Calm under pressure and always in control, he’s respected by his crew and trusted by the guests.
But no one really knows him beyond his polished professionalism.
He’s rarely seen off duty, and when he is, he’s usually alone—staring at the sea like it’s holding a secret.
Maybe it is.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a leader or authority figure
2. Read a book where the setting plays an important role
3. Read a book with a blue or white cover

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Investigation - Maxwell Carter

Daniel: (Studying him) “Mr. Carter, I’ve been told you and James had a heated argument the night he was killed. Care to explain?”

Maxwell: (Smirking slightly) “Business disagreements, Mr. Hunt. They happen all the time. James and I were passionate about what we built together. Arguments were just part of the process.”

Daniel: (Coolly) “Passionate? According to the staff, your voices were loud enough to carry down the hall. That sounds a bit more intense than a standard business debate.”

Maxwell: (Shrugs) “What can I say? James was stubborn. He had a way of pushing my buttons, but it never went beyond words.”

Daniel: (Leaning back slightly, his eyes narrowing) “And what exactly were you arguing about?”

Maxwell: (Pauses, choosing his words carefully) “He was making decisions I didn’t agree with. Risky moves, let’s just say. I told him he needed to slow down, reassess. He didn’t take it well.”

Daniel: “Risky moves? Like cutting you out of a deal, perhaps?”

Maxwell: (Laughs, though there’s a tightness to it) “You’ve got quite the imagination, Mr. Hunt. James and I may have had our differences, but he valued me. He wasn’t about to push me out.”

Daniel: (Pointedly) “You sound confident about that. But business partnerships can be complicated. You didn’t feel he was holding you back, maybe looking to end things?”

Maxwell: (His tone sharpens slightly) “James and I had a dynamic that worked, even if it wasn’t always smooth sailing. If you’re implying I had something to gain from his death, you’re wasting your time.”

Daniel: (Slowly) “Perhaps. But I can’t ignore the fact that tensions were high, and James had confided in others about trust issues with you.”

Maxwell: (Feigning surprise) “Oh, James confided in everyone, didn’t he? Always quick to cast doubt, but never willing to confront the real problems. Let me guess—Sarah mentioned something, didn’t she? Or maybe Clara, stirring the pot as usual?”

Daniel: (Unfazed) “Let’s stick to you and James. After your argument, where did you go?”

Maxwell: (Leaning back, his composure returning) “To my room. I needed space to cool off, and James needed to sulk. We were supposed to talk it out the next morning, but… well, here we are.”

Daniel: (Watching him carefully) “Convenient that you didn’t see him again. Do you often leave things unresolved like that?”

Maxwell: (Smirks) “Not usually, but with James? It was better to let him stew. He’d come around eventually—he always did.”

Daniel: “And now he won’t.”

Maxwell: (Leaning forward, his tone suddenly firm) “Look, Mr. Hunt, I had nothing to do with James’s death. Argue with him? Sure. But murder? That’s not who I am. If you want the truth, maybe you should dig deeper into this family. James had more enemies under this roof than business rivals outside of it.”

Daniel: (Nods slowly, his gaze lingering) “I’ll be doing just that, Mr. Carter. Don’t stray too far.”

Maxwell: (Standing, smoothing his suit) “I have no intention of leaving, Mr. Hunt. After all, I have nothing to hide.”


Read a book that meets the general guidelines.

🟫 Brown Blocks – Down to Earth (Realistic & Contemporary Reads)
1. A contemporary fiction novel
Book/Author: The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer
Date read: September 4
How it fits: MPG Contemporary
Position: 3

I'd like new blocks please

Book/Author: Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
Date Read: September 2
Task: Three or four-word title
How it fits: 3 word title

🟫 Brown Blocks – Down to Earth (Realistic & Contemporary Reads)
2. A book with themes of friendship or family
Book/Author: Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
Date read: September 2
How it fits: about a saving a family and their estate
Position: 3

📸The Victim


The body has been identified: Javier Rivas, 34, newlywed.
Last seen at the pool bar the night before—laughing, drinking, charming everyone as usual.
Now, he’s gone, and his wife Camila can barely speak.
Some say he slipped.
Others are certain it wasn’t an accident.

🕵️‍♀️Tasks:
1. Read a book where a man dies
2. Read a book with an unreliable narrator or shifting perspectives
3. Read a book with tension between lovers or spouses

📸Lana Murphy


If you’ve had a drink on this cruise, Lana Murphy probably made it. She’s quick with a joke, quicker with a pour, and always ready to listen.
Guests love her—but they forget that bartenders hear everything.
And Lana? She remembers it all.
Just don’t ask what she did before she worked on the ship… she never answers.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book where a side character knows more than they let on
2. Read a book set (at least partially) in a bar, restaurant, or hotel
3. Read a book where alcohol or partying plays a role in the plot

DAY 2
📸Priya Kapoor


No one really noticed Priya Kapoor at first. She didn’t check in with the others and kept her distance during the welcome dinner. When someone asked where she was from, she just smiled and said, “Nowhere important.”
She claims she won a ticket in an online giveaway—but her name isn’t on any official list. And sometimes, it feels like she’s watching everyone just a little too closely...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book with a mysterious female character
2. Read a book where someone is keeping a secret
3. Read a book with a one-word title

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I claim

15.Read a book with a pastel cover
17.Read a book with a bright/neon cover
54.Read a book that felt comforting
58.Read a book that was deeply romantic
71.Read a book that made you uncomfortable

You can now claim your tasks here.
First-come, first-served!
Please remember that books can't be started until the challenge begins.

You can now claim your tasks (up to 5).
First-come, first-served!
Please remember that books can't be started until the challenge begins.

16/20

1. Breaking Bad
b. Read a book beginning with B.
Body of Water by Adam Godfrey September 16 - starts with B

2. Game of Thrones
b. Read a book over 500 pages.
Die Stadt und ihre ungewisse Mauer by Haruki Murakami September 13 - 641 pages

3. The Crown
a. Read a book with royalty (king, queen, prince, princess) in the title.
Broken Prince by Anya Omah September 22 - prince in title

4. The Sopranos
a. Read a book where the author’s last name starts with S.
If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair September 11 - ALN St. Clair

5. Succession
a. Read a book with a one-word title.
Hollow by Karina Halle September 30 - one word title

6. Friends
b. Read a book under 300 pages.
Mystery of the Tea Cup Quilt by Jodi Allen Brice September 17 - 214 pages

7. The Office (US)
a. Read a book with a white cover (>50%).
b. Read a book with MPG Humor.

8. Parks and Recreation
a. Read a book with a tree or flower on the cover.
Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham September 2 - flowers on cover

9. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
a. Read a book with the publication year ending in 9.
Ein Cookie für den Dämon by Annette Marie September 18 - published in 2019

10. Ted Lasso
b. Read a book that makes you feel happy.
The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer September 4 - made me feel very happy

11. Stranger Things
a. Read a book with kids/teens as main characters.
Out of Step, Into You by Ciera Burch October 14 - teen MCs

12. The Mandalorian
a. Read a book with MPG Science Fiction.
b. Read a book with a helmet, mask, or armor on the cover.

13. Doctor Who
b. Read a book published before you were born.
The Ex-Wives by Deborah Moggach October 24 - published 1993, was born in 1995

14. The Witcher
a. Read a book with a monster in it.
b. Read a book with MPG Magic.

15. Black Mirror
b. Read a book with a reflective or metallic cover.
Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir by Tod Goldberg October 18 - metallic shovel on cover

16. Sherlock
b. Read a book with 221 in the publication date (can be any order, must be two 2s).
Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley September 7 - published October 12, 2023

17. True Detective
b. Read a book with MPG Crime.
Murder on Line One by Jeremy Vine September 10 - MPG Crime

18. Mindhunter
b. Read a book with fewer than 250 pages.
Headless Hollow by Brooklyn Cross September 23 - 174 pages

19. The Boys
a. Read a book with “boy” or “boys” in the title.
b. Read a book about superheroes.

20. House of the Dragon
b. Read a book with MPG Fantasy
Dark Cinderella by Anya Omah September 20 - MPG Fantasy

DAY 4
📸The Murder


Day Four.
The sky was clear. The sea was calm. The party was in full swing.
And then someone screamed.
A body has been found floating in the ship’s infinity pool—and this cruise just turned into a crime scene.

🕵️‍♀️Tasks:
1. Read a book where someone dies
2. Read a book that includes a mystery, thriller, or crime
3. Read a book with a shocking twist

📸Juliette St. Clair


Juliette St. Clair is always camera-ready. With 1.2 million followers and a suitcase full of designer outfits, she’s here to turn the cruise into content. From unboxing her “Welcome Aboard” basket to flirting with the bartenders on live, she makes sure her audience doesn’t miss a thing.
But when the cameras are off, Juliette’s smile slips just a little. There’s something behind those sunglasses she doesn’t want anyone to see...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a social media influencer or public figure
2. Read a book with a pink cover or glamorous vibe
3. Read a book with duality—someone who hides their true self