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GB: Apparition Annihilators (continuing)
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The zombie taxi driver was another ghost who escaped after the explosion. It entered the taxi through the exhaust pipe from the sewers and then assumed a physical form. When a passenger entered the cab asking to be taken to the Columbia building on 57th st saying "I'm in a hurry, so let's not dawdle" he took it seriously. The ghost drove like a madman to their destination causing accidents along the way. Can your team stop him?
Tasks
👻Read a book with a zombie
👻Read a book with 57 intact in the page count (example 357 pages)
👻Read a book with a madman in the story (your interpretation)
👻Read a book with an accident (any type of accident - you can interpret this any way you like) in the story
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Just that GR turned off email notifications on Sept 20th and caused chaos. Nothing major. A lot of people actually relied on those so people have actually disappeared. I can't message them because they actually have to come on GR to get those messages. It is a catch 22 that I can't solve because if they haven't missed the emails in a month, I can't fix that. The other side of that is that those who have realized that they are missing those emails have "lost" their challenges and have to find them. We also have people with ADHD and other problems like that who really rely on those reminders. They are struggling.
Excited for Zombie Taxi Ghost!I started Salt & Broom this morning which is a retelling of Jane Eyre. There has already been an accident and a mad (wo)man should make an appearance at some point so it would cover either of the last two tasks.
Also love Zombies so I'm open to that one too.
I haven't managed to find a page count with 57 intact but I can keep looking if needed.
I have a book with 257 pages so I can do that one.But I could also do Madman or Accident as well.
I don't currently have a Zombie book but I'm sure I could find one.
I'd like 57p for preference but I could probably find one for Accident.
I could do the 57 pages or the accident. I don't have any zombie books and I need to read something light after the last one. It was kind of spooky lol.
Donna wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "I just finished my book. What GR hoopla?"Just that GR turned off email notifications on Sept 20th and caused chaos. Nothing major. A lot of people actually relied on those so peop..."
Oh no! Damn GR keeps changing things up and not always for the better. :(
So,Jen: zombies
Danielle: madman
Alicia: accident
Cats: 57
Sound OK?
Awesome! Happy to take on zombies. I have a couple that I've been meaning to read.
Zombie Taxi Ghost👻Read a book with 57 intact in the page count
Book: The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Date: 20/10 4★
Fit: 257p
Completion Post - Zombie Taxi Ghost Book: Love Always, Wild by A.M. Johnson
Date Read: 10/20
Rating: 5 Stars
How it Fits: MC's younger brother was in a car accident that gave him a TBI.
COMPLETION POST - Zombie Taxi GhostBook: A Beginner's Guide to Ghosts, Fallen Angels, and Other Afterlifers
Date Read: 10/19
Rating: 4.5 Stars
How it Fits: The Villain is a complete madman - trying to take over hell but with a crazy, horrible way. (referred to has a insane by several characters).
Completion Post- Zombie Taxi Ghost👻Read a book with a zombie
Book: How We End by L.M. Juniper
Date: 10/20
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: Many many zombies, a zombie apocalypse takeover- MPG Zombies
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Your team has stumbled upon Vinz Clortho the Keymaster & Zuul the Gatekeeper. They are both muttering about someone called Gozer the Destroyer. One of your team sees the Gatekeeper float several feet above her bed. Something strange is happening and it is centered around their apartment building. When other events cause you to lose sight of these two they find their way to each other. Your team heads to the apartment building and up to the top. When you arrive, you see the Gatekeeper and Key master turn into demon hounds. Gozer arrives and your team tries unsuccessfully to negotiate with her. Your team is zapped by Gozer. Can your team take down Gozer and turn her hounds back into humans?
Tasks
👻Read a book with demon/hell hounds
👻Read a book with a key on the cover
👻Read a book with a gate on the cover
👻Read a book with someone who tries to destroy something (your interpretation)
Don't worry, you can't catch 'em all!
I can 2 or 3, but am happy to do any of them if need be. I'll check back in later today :)
To complement Alicia, my preferences are 1 or 4 but can try to find the others.
I'd really like to do #1 this time but I can probably find something for #2 - but it might be a few days before I can finish a book for #2.
I'd prefer #4 but if we're in no hurry I've got a key (#2) about 4th in line to read.
I do have gate book and it is not a graphic novel but about a graphic novelist. Good to go but need to read a library book that is about to expire first.
OK, so1. Danielle
2. Alicia
3. Jen
4. Cats
Look good?
Completion Post👻Read a book with demon/hell hounds
Book: How to Flirt with a Hellhound
Author: Shannon Mae
Date Read: 10/23
Rating: 5 Stars
How it Fits: MC is a hellhound
Vinz Clortho the Keymaster/Zuul the Gatekeeper/Gozer the Destroyer👻Read a book with someone who tries to destroy something
Book: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
Date 25/10 3★
Fit: some characters try to destroy Andromeda
Completion Post - Vinz Clortho the Keymaster/Zuul the Gatekeeper/Gozer the Destroyer 👻Read a book with a key on the cover
Book: Second Sight by Amanda Quick
Date Read: 10/25
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: Key on the cover
I'm going to need a couple more days for this task.
Jen K wrote: "I'm going to need a couple more days for this task."No worries thanks for letting us know
Okay, finally finished. It got dark and heavy but good. Will check us in.
Completion Post- Vinz Clortho the Keymaster/Zuul the Gatekeeper/Gozer the Destroyer👻Read a book with a gate on the cover
Book: The Double Life of Benson Yu by Kevin Chong
Date: 10/28
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: Chinatown Friendship Gate on cover (bottom right)
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Your team failed to take out Gozer the destructor. The traveler has come. Choose its form. Team members 1,2 & 4 kept their minds blank but team member 3 couldn't. The traveler has taken the form of a hundred-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Remember that sometimes rules are meant to be broken... so cross those streams! Can you take out the marshmallow man?
Tasks
👻Read a book with a white cover (min 50%)
👻Read a book with a character who is a sailor
👻Read a chunky book (min 900 pages)
👻Read a book with a character who travels a lot (can be for fun or work)
I'd like #1 if possible. If not, I think I could find one for #3 - slowly!
The book I'm currently reading works perfectly for #4, a character who travels a lot so that is my preference if possible.I can also do the white cover or sailor next.
While I'm not opposed to a 900 page book, I'm not sure I could manage right now very well.
I'll take #3 but I won't have it done until Saturday or Sunday. I'm going to reread SPECTR: The Complete First Series which is 928 pages OR I can do task #1. I assume whoever does a 900 pages book will take a few days - I don't mind being the one to do it.
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "I'll take #3 but I won't have it done until Saturday or Sunday. I'm going to reread SPECTR: The Complete First Series which is 928 pages OR I can do task #1. I assume whoever does..."
Fabulous! Have fun.
Let's hope Alicia can find a sailor 😊
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "I'll take #3 but I won't have it done until Saturday or Sunday. I'm going to reread SPECTR: The Complete First Series which is 928 pages OR I can do task #1. I assume whoever does..."
You are awesome! Thanks for taking it on!
Completion Post- The Traveler (Stay Puft Marshmallow Man)👻Read a book with a character who travels a lot (can be for fun or work)
Book: Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park
Date: 10/30
Rating: 3 Stars
How it Fits: The book is about his travels to visit every US National Park (more than 50 at the time) in one year.
Catsalive wrote: "Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "I'll take #3 but I won't have it done until Saturday or Sunday. I'm going to reread SPECTR: The Complete First Series which is 928 pages OR I can do task..."I should be able to find a sailor - no worries!😊
AliciaJ wrote: "Would a pirate count for a sailor?"Have to be a sailor if you're a pirate, surely 🤔
The Traveler (Stay Puft Marshmallow Man)👻Read a book with a white cover
Book: First Impressions by Nora Roberts
Date: 29/10 2★
Fit:
Completion Post - The Traveler (Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) 👻Read a book with a character who is a sailor
Book: Private Charter by N.R. Walker
Date Read: 10/31
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: MC sails his yacht around the Australia coast as his way of life
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👻Read a book that is a frightening tale
Book: The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning
Date Read: 10/17
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: Orphaned MC moves into a spooky, gothic, mansion with lots of secrets, mysterious characters, a house that seems to be alive. Freaky stuff.