Fiona’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2023)

Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

Investigation - Lydia Blackwood

Daniel: “Miss Blackwood, you weren’t invited to the manor that night. Why were you here?”

Lydia: (Flatly) “I came to speak with James. We had unresolved matters.”

Daniel: “Unresolved, like your broken engagement?”

Lydia: (Shrugs) “Call it closure. It wasn’t much of a conversation—he was distracted.”

Daniel: “Distracted by what?”

Lydia: “Business, I think. He mentioned an argument with Maxwell earlier that day.”

Daniel: “Interesting, since you’ve been seen with Maxwell recently. Care to explain?”

Lydia: (Eyes narrowing) “We’re friends, nothing more. That’s irrelevant to James’s death.”

Daniel: “Is it? Maxwell was here that night too.”

Lydia: (Firmly) “I didn’t kill James, Mr. Hunt. I came to talk, and then I left. Check if you don’t believe me.”

Daniel: (Pausing) “For someone seeking closure, you didn’t stay long.”

Lydia: (Softly) “There was nothing left to say. James didn’t deserve this. No one does.”

Daniel: “No, they don’t. But someone thought otherwise.”

Lydia: (Standing) “It wasn’t me. Find whoever did.”

Daniel: (Nods, watching her leave) “I intend to.”


Read a book that meets the general guidelines.

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Guilty as Sin?


Tasks:
1: Read a book with SIN in the title (can be embedded in a word but must be together in this order).
2: Read a book with a character who daydreams.
3: Read a book in which someone is found guilty.

The Trial of Wisdom 📖

The spirit’s whispers point you toward a single glowing star in the sky.

Task: Read a book with star in the title or on the cover.

The Blade of Ages 🪓

The weapon vibrates, echoing with time’s song.

The Sword of Kings 👑

Prompt: Read a book set in a kingdom, empire, or monarchy.
Outcome: The blade’s aura reveals crowns, thrones, and lost rulers.

The Rusted Dagger 🗡️

Prompt: Read the oldest unread book on your TBR.
Outcome: The dagger’s rust crumbles, revealing sharpness hidden by years.

🌄 The First Quest: The Call to Adventure

The air is crisp as dawn breaks over your quiet village. Life has always been simple here — until today. A mysterious figure in a dark cloak arrives at the village gates, carrying a scroll sealed with an unfamiliar crest. They call for brave souls to leave the safety of the village and journey into the unknown.
As you step forward, the figure hands you the scroll. Inside, it reads:

“Choose your first step wisely, for your path will shape the fate of your journey…”

⚔️ Choose Your Path (Read one book):

The Forest Path 🌲

Prompt: Read a book with green on the cover.
Outcome: You follow winding trails into the forest. Strange whispers echo among the trees — something magical is watching.

The Mountain Pass ⛰️

Prompt: Read a book over 400 pages.
Outcome: The climb is harsh, but the view is breathtaking. High above the world, you find ruins carved into the cliffs — but they’re not abandoned.

The River Road 🌊

Prompt: Read a book set in another country.
Outcome: You journey along rushing waters, where merchants and wanderers trade stories. Yet rumors of bandits make every crossing dangerous.

The Shadowed Alley 🌑

Prompt: Read a book with "shadow" or "alley" in the title.
Outcome: You slip into the backstreets of a crumbling city. Eyes follow you from the shadows, and a dangerous secret is about to be uncovered.

Cat 🐈

Independent and clever.
Advantage: “Nine Lives” – Once, you may re-roll/re-draw the outcome of a dice roll or random prompt if you don’t like the result (you must take the second one).

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happy belated birthday :)

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The Spirit’s Blessing ✨

The guardian spirit rises from the altar, offering visions of what may come.

The Trial of Wisdom 📖

Prompt: Read a nonfiction book.
Outcome: The spirit whispers secrets of the past into your mind. Knowledge sharpens your path.

The Trial of Courage ❤️‍🔥

Prompt: Read a book you’ve been intimidated to start.
Outcome: Bravery burns bright within you, and the spirit blesses your journey with strength.

The Shattered Reflection 🪞

Through the broken mirror, you glimpse the Tower looming beyond the mist.

Task: Read a book with a "mirror" or "reflection" in the title.

The Drowned Temple 🏛️

The river deepens until it swallows ancient stone columns. Echoes of prayers long forgotten ripple beneath the surface.

The Sunken Library 📚

Prompt: Read a book with “library,” “book,” or “archive” in the title.
Outcome: You find shelves of waterlogged tomes — knowledge preserved by magic.

The Siren’s Call 🎶

Prompt: Read a book with a song, music, or sound motif.
Outcome: A haunting melody rises from the depths, drawing you closer to danger.

📚 A Private Library

1. Read a book about books 📖
2. Read a book with a bookish character 📚
3. Read a book with "library" or "bookstore" in the title 📕

🌿 A Garden or Greenhouse

1. Read a book with flowers on the cover 🌷
2. Read a book featuring gardening or plants 🌱
3. Read a book with a springtime setting 🌞

🎨 An Art Studio

1. Read a book with an artist or creative character 🎨
2. Read a book with a colorful cover 🌈
3. Read a book with a title that includes a color 🖌️

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