C: Jokers Three (continuing - 2 player)

[Kirsten]

Jackie wrote: "I believe she meant Art. :)"

Thank you!!!

[Kirsten]

MN Lisa wrote: "R works best for me for Leg 1"

Same.

[Jackie]

I'm okay with R.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Would we consider Blue Billings Supernatural abilities? What about shifters?

[Kirsten]

Blue is definitely supernatural

[Jackie]

Checked us in.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Stitches

Stitches is a birthday clown who is late to a birthday party, where he was hired to entertain some 10-year-olds. One of the children ties his shoelaces together in a prank leading to his death. A group of clowns use his clown egg to perform a ritual resulting in Stitches returning to life six years later. He is determined to exact revenge on the teenagers who contributed to his death.


Complete the following tasks
Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books with 10 intact in the page count (example 210 pages or 108 pages)
Arm 2: Read a chain of 3 books with a teenage MC
Leg 1: Read a chain of 3 books where someone celebrates a birthday
Leg 2: Read a chain of 3 books with the author's initials in STITCHES

[Kirsten]

It looks like several of these will overlap with Quills. When Jackie and Amanda get their selections in, I will request those BRs and slot them in here as well.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Looks like we have 4 clowns left after Stitches. Kirsten has one book left? Sing for the Coming of the Longest Night...

[Kirsten]

I had such high hopes that I wouldn't be last again, but I chose a book with fewer than 125 pages and I really wanted to read it but couldn't fit it in. I have checked us in. I am convinced we'll be able to finish this... someday.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

We only have 4 left. We should be done in time for the next one to start. It's gonna be great!

[Kirsten]

There's no way I can do 2 at once.

[Jackie]

I’m enjoying the challenge and feel no need to rush. 😄

[Kirsten]

Thanks, Jackie! I have loved this one as long as I don’t have to feel pressured.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Kent McCoy


Kent McCoy is a loving father who when hosting a birthday party for his son finds an old clown costume in the basement of a house he is selling and puts it on when the hired clown can't make it. He's then unable to take the costume off and soon starts changing, upon contacting the previous owner of the costume he learns it is the hair and skin of an ancient Icelandic demon called the "Clöyne" and that dismemberment is the only way to prevent the possession. Once possession has occurred the only way to release the host is to eat 5 children.

Complete the following tasks
Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books set in Iceland
Arm 2: Read a chain of 3 books with a 5 in the publication date
Leg 1: Read a chain of 3 books tagged family
Leg 2: Read a chain of 3 books with a house on the cover

[Kirsten]

Jackie, do you have any Icelandic thrillers on your tbr? I’ve got







If you want to buddy.

Lisa, Motel.Pool was published in May, so there’s our 5.

[Jackie]

I'll see what I can find at my libraries. I've read Jar City and like that series. I'd be willing to do a reread.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

any of the Iceland one I might like?

[Jackie]

I found Last Rituals and Jar City.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

jar city actually looks good. I'll probably do that one.

[Kirsten]

Sounds great--I'm so used to reading thrillers for this with Jackie, but you've been totally branching out. I should have included you. I'm feeling like we should definitely be doing more buddy reads with this (and maybe include Amanda and Janine as well) next round so we can keep our conversations going.

I'm definitely up for Jar City if you don't mind a re-read, Jackie, or Last Rituals if you're interested, Lisa.

And anything else that works for anyone. I was looking first at our Quills books.

[Jackie]

I’m good with a reread of Jar City.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I'm good with either. They are both KU.

[Jackie]

So everyone okay with Jar City?

[Kirsten]

Yes, definitely. How do we request a buddy read with this? I was just about to do it in unofficial br thread, but I wasn't sure if that was right for this challenge.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Jar City BR: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Looks like we all just have Jar City left. I can plan to start this on Sunday....???

[Jackie]

Sunday will probably work for me.

[Jackie]

Do we want to stay together for the new version starting Sep 1?

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I have first hand knowledge of the game. I would love to play, but I would have to have you guys deciding what we do. :) I created about 2/3 of the prompts.

[Jackie]

We could do that. Also, we could sign up as non-competitive and go at a slower pace similar to what we've been doing.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Checked Us in,

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Killjoy

Killjoy is a clown-like demon that is the end result of black magic on behalf of tragic individuals who sought love and closure but instead became victims of violence and injustice before being reborn by Killjoy's magic. In the end, after the deaths of their rivals and tormentors, these people who summoned him paid a terrible price by losing their souls to Killjoy. Thus, Killjoy was born and began to murder everyone he came across, prone to driving an ice cream truck.

To capture Killjoy you will need to summon him BEFORE you chain him up. Spell out RIVAL. Then complete the chains below
R
I
V
A
L

Complete the following tasks Must complete spellout above 1st
Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books with dessert on the cover
Arm 2: Read a chain of 3 books with demons
Leg 1: Read a chain of 3 books tagged revenge
Leg 2: Read a chain of 3 books that start with a letter in ICE CREAM TRUCK

[Jackie]

I just finished a book that works for V.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I only have R so far. So we need I A and L

I have an A scheduled, but probably end of the week.

I could probably find a quick I after I finish Excavations....

[Jackie]

My next book works for A.

[Jackie]

I have an I also but probably be end of week.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Spell out is done. We can start on the tasks.

[Jackie]

Thanks, Lisa. I forgot all about this one.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Did you guy forget about this one? We only have two left after we finish KillJoy.

Kirsten needs all 4 and Jackie needs 1.

I just finished my last one two days ago. Not a huge rush, but we are so close.

[Jackie]

I will probably finish mine tomorrow.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

@Kirsten...I looked at the books you read and found a spot for 2. You just need Demon and Dessert on Cover to finish Killjoy.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Kirsten, Any luck on Demons? If not, I read "How to Tame a Hellhound" and its MPG Demons. We could use that and then we can get the next one???

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I'm going to use one of mine for Demons and Check us in.

[Jackie]

Great!

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Pennywise (IT)


IT is a shapeshifting creature from the species known as Deadlights. IT arrived on Earth in an event similar to an asteroid impact landing in Derry, Maine. Once people settled here, IT adopted a 25-27 year hibernation, waking to kill and eat.

Its true form seems to be a female spider but it can morph into any human animal, nonhuman animal or object, and any combination thereof. There are benefits to this ability because IT can manipulate its targets by appearing as loved ones to lure them into traps or as their worst fears. It's favorite form is that of a clown named "Pennywise" because small children love clowns. At the same time, many people fear clowns.

IT feeds on humans but prefers children as they are easier to scare and manipulate. According to the creature, frightened flesh tastes better and uses fear to "salt the meat".

To capture IT, he must be in his clown form or he will trick you. You must force him into his clown form BEFORE you chain him up. Spell out CLOWN. Then complete the chains below.
C
L
O
W
N


Complete the following tasks Must complete the spellout above 1st
Arm 1: Read a chain of 3 books set in Maine
Arm 2: Read a chain of 3 books with shapeshifters
Leg 1: Read a chain of 3 books that start with a letter in SPIDER
Leg 2: Read a chain of 3 books that have 25 or 27 intact in the page count (example: 250 pgs or 127 pgs)

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Jackie....not sure I remember, but if you don't want to read shapeshifter, I could do two of those if you want to do two of one of the others - Kirsten too....

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

I took two spots, but I also have a C and L I could use for the spell out too.

[Jackie]

No, I don’t have a problem with shapeshifters. I like them.

[Kirsten]

I just took the W, because I finished Artificial Condition at the right time. Thanks for the Demons, Lisa.

I will fill in the rest of the books soon-ish.