The Challenge Factory discussion

Of course you can.
Rachel, if you take explosion, then Carrie and I can duke it out for eyes or subway.

Vicki wrote: "May I take a letter in SEWARD?"

Yes!

Thanks, Rachel :)

Jenny - do you have a preference?

I am starting the SUBWAY book probably tomorrow or Thursday, and the eyes one this weekend. So, I really am good with either.

Okay. I'll take a look and see what I have and let you know. Thanks for making it easy 😊

Completion post-Electrocuted ghost

Book: Sand
Author: Hugh Howey
Read: 15 Mar
Pages: 323
Task: 👻 Read a book with an eye on the cover
How it fits:

Completion post-Electrocuted ghost

Book: The Clue in the Diary
Author: Carolyn Keene
Read: 3/2/25
Pages: 202
Task: 👻Read a book with an explosion in the story
How it fits: "Suddenly there was a tremendous explosion, and in an instant the lovely white house on the hillside burst into flames!" p. 5

Started my eye book but didn't like it so I'm looking for something new.

Completion post-Electrocuted ghost

Book: Sister Where Are You
Author: A.M. Strong
Read: 8 March 2025
Pages: 336
Task: 👻Read a book that starts with a letter in SEWARD
How it fits: Title starts with S

Carrie wrote: "Started my eye book but didn't like it so I'm looking for something new."

Someone asked Donna if a full face works, and she said yes to that, if that helps.

Also, I still plan to read one with eyes on the cover if SUBWAY is an easier find. I can switch.

I found a book for subway (but only if you don’t mind!). I know I can find an eye book too 😊

No. go ahead. The eyes book is next on my list.

Sorry it took me eight hours to respond. Busy work day.

No problem Jenny. Thanks for letting me know. I'm about half way through the SUBWAY one and should get it done in a day or so 😊

I updated my original post to change to the eye book.

Sorry guys - I got a bit behind. I'll have this posted hopefully by tomorrow or Monday!

No worries!

Completion Post:

Book: A Lullaby for Witches
Author: Hester Fox
Read: 3/26/2025
Pages: 352
Task: Read a book with SUBWAY letters in title
How it Fits: A Lullaby for Witches

Checked us in 😊

Thanks, Carrie.

Mannequin ghost:





Mayhem emerged from a wall vent at the Stonebrook Theater and attacked a janitor, tossing him around the room. Jonathan, the theater manager, screamed scaring him off. The team has been called in to investigate the scene. Team member 2 finds a Hyper-Ionization Device in one of the rooms. Team member 4 enters the laundry room and finds it filled with mannequins. Thinking that the room is full of nightmares, team member 4 turns around to leave. One of the mannequin heads turns slowly, then it follows the team member around the corner. The team member turns around and sees the mannequin. The team member decides to quickly enter the Wardrobe room and close the door. The mannequin chases the team member and kicks a hole in it. Its eyes are glowing red. Can the team defeat it?



Tasks

👻Read a book with 3 of the same vowel in the title (like Stonebrook)

👻Read a book where someone goes to the theater

👻Read a book with a janitor

👻Read a book with the word LAUNDRY in the text

Who wants what?

My preference is

3 of the same vowel
LAUNDRY
theater
janitor

Let me check to see if any of my planned books work for these. I will find out soon.

Sounds good!

I would like janitor if no one else does. I've been meaning to listen to Space Janitor: The Vacuum of Space.

Go for it.
I am about to read a book where some people are to put on a play in a theatre, so I assume that characters will go to the theatre, but it is not the movies. Think that would work?

I also found laundry in text in a different book.

I wasn't even thinking movie theater with that one. I figured it meant seeing a play/musical. Guess I don't know for sure.

Looking at the blurb above, I think it may be a theatre where one sees plays. So, I will take that one if it is ok with you guys.

I found laundry in the book I’m reading. Can I take that one?

Why not?
I'm sure Vicki can find a title with 3 of the same vowel in it. I have faith in her.

Completion post- Mannequin ghost

Book: The Vacuum of Space
Author: Julia Huni
Read: 4/7/25
Pages: 223
Task: 👻Read a book with a janitor
How it fits: The MC works on robots who are janitors and she is also considered a janitor.

Jenny wrote: "Why not?
I'm sure Vicki can find a title with 3 of the same vowel in it. I have faith in her."

Oh, ye of big faith! lol I'll find it since you believe in me! :)

Teehee.
I can switch with you if you can't. I haven't started my character goes to the theater book yet.

Completion post- Mannequin ghost

Book: Darkly
Author: Marisha Pessl
Read: 4/6/25
Pages: 416
Task: 👻Read a book with the word LAUNDRY in the text
How it fits: Page 102 - "He needed his staff to do his laundry."

Must be nice to have staff that will do laundry. I would like to have staff clean my kitchen and dust.

Right? I need that as well - especially the folding and putting away part.

And dusting is the worst in my house. I could dust every day and by night, it seems to suddenly reappear! (Honestly I'd rather vacuum and do dishes than dust!)

I'd rather clean the bathroom than dust! I can never figure out where it all comes from.

Never look up what comprises dust.
Dishes and laundry I don't mind. Vacuuming I despise. I don't dust very often, as I live with two cats, and royalty rarely comes to visit, so I don't hear a lot of complaint about it. Also there is no way to completely stay on top of the cat hair situation.

Jenny wrote: "Teehee.
I can switch with you if you can't. I haven't started my character goes to the theater book yet."

No, I found a book yesterday but I just forgot which one it was. LMAO I will have to look again and find it. lol It worked with a few challenges too so why didn't I write it down? Ugh!

Completion post- Mannequin Ghost

Book: The Last Exchange
Author: Charles Martin
Read: 8 April
Pages: 356
Task: 👻Read a book with 3 of the same vowel in the title (like Stonebrook)
How it Fits: 3 E's in the title

We just need your book posted, Jenny.

Yup. Finishing tonight. I got distracted by family visiting for my birthday.

Happy Birthday!

Completion post- Mannequin Ghost

Book: Glorious Exploits
Author: Ferdia Lennon
Read: 14 Apr
Pages: 308
Task: 👻 Read a book where someone goes to the theater
How it Fits: Lampo and Gelon put on a play in a theater in Syracuse.

Checked us in.

RachelG. wrote: "Happy Birthday!"

Thank you!

Mayhem:



The mannequin is blasted apart and Mayhem, a flying creature emerges. It flies up to the stage where the band, Beast of Mayhem, is performing. They think it is a stage effect and keep singing. The beast lands on the shoulders of team member 4. Can you capture it without harming your teammate?



Tasks

👻Read a book with a singer or band

👻Read a book with all the letters of MAYHEM in the title

👻Read a book with a beast in the story

👻Read a book with a flying creature on the cover

Happy (belated) Birthday Jenny!

Who wants what? (They all seem a bit tough to me lol)

I do have a book that is 100 pages with Mayhem in the title, so if that works, I am happy to grab it. Or, I'm sure I can find beast. I also have a book I am about to start with a bird on the cover, so I am happy with that too.
In fact, I just started the new Hunger Games book, and one of the characters is a singer.
So, I can do any of them if the rest of you want to choose first.