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Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a short story (under 150 book pages) p22
Paddington at the Palace by Michael Bond 10/29/2025
💀 Read a book published in September of any year.
The Sinner's Son by Aimee Nicole Walker 10/11/2025
2. It (1986)
💀 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Tide and Seek : by S.C. Wynne 10/20/2025
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel.
Peach Cobbler and Secrets by LILLIAN MATTHEWS 10/31/2025
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀 Read a book where a character has a pet.
ExSpelled by Morgana Best 10/17/2025
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series.
First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 10/23/2025
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀 Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Halloween Hayride Murder by Linnea West 10/4/2025
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere.
ExSpelled by Morgana Best 10/17/2025
Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine by Janet Evanovich 10/6/2025
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder.
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025
💀 Read a book with an author who writes under a pen name.
Spelling Mistake by Morgana Best 10/10/2025
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
The Deadline Clock Jeffery Deaver 10/01 51pages
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
12/11+ Completed. Finish
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or
Read a book published in September of any year.
(09/18/25)
Who's Your Daddy-Brittanee Nicole 10/01/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Elsie Silver-Wild Card 10/10/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character who is alcoholic.
Survive-K.E. Osborn 10/17/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet.
10th Anniversary-James Patterson 10/15/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
(Spider Heist)
The Spider Heist-Jason Kasper 10/15/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Smoke on the Water-Harper Jackson 10/17/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Shadow's Loss-Mary Stone 10/02/25
read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand
Read book where a character has the flu
Stay Toxic-Lani Lynn Vale 10/01/25
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
Lilly Atlas-Joy 10/05/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover
Echoes in the Sand-Shannon Baker 10/08/25
Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Nave-Jessica Gadziala 10/04/25
read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
One Left Alive-Helen Phifer 10/18/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
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Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
Dolores Claiborne
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Walter Isaacson - Steve Jobs - Finished 10/30/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
Bared to You
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
- Finished 10/8/2510. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Key Lime Pie Murder - Finished 10/15/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Mod
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks✳️Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Task 14/11
✅✅1. Stephen Edwin King
Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks. Read 10/26/25 published Sept 24, 2024
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Read 11/7/25. September 30,2005
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
✅🎃3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
Rise & Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick. Read 10/9/25.
Charlie Stone stays in a hotel when he visits Benedict
The Graveyard Thief by Danielle Collins. Read 10/28/25
Ava lives in a hotel.
🎃4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay. Read 10/2/25
Mel has a dog named Peanut.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Read 10/20/25
Valancy visits the cemetary when Cissy dies
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
✅6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
Any Human Heart by William Boyd Read 10/19/25
Logan Mountstuart returns to Pimlico, London
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
✅ Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany. Read 11/6/25
Danny is handcuffed when he is arrested
8. The Stand (1978)
✅ Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin. Read 10/23/25
Letters A and L
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley. Read 11/3/25
Letters T and O
🎃9. Cujo (1981)
Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
Stone Mothers by Erin Kelly Read 10/18/2025
Clay Brame is trapped in the Nazareth Mental Hospital
10. The Dark Half (1989)
🎃✅ Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
The Measure by Nikki Erlick Read 10/4/25
Hank was murdered
For Batter or Worse by Jenn McKinlay. Read 10/13/25
Miles Galloway was murdered
11. Revival (2014)
✅ Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind... by Louie Giglio. Read 10/6/25 Jesus Christ
Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King Read 11/2/25
Father Gibbs
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Stephen KingOctober 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
12/11+
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
👀 Author's initials are PS - Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton 10/2/25
👀 Shapeshifter - To Die Fur by Dixie Lyle 10/15/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
👀 MC Maisie stays in a hotel - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear 10/4/25
👀 MC Ada stays in a hotel - The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 10/7/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
👀 MC Harry has a cat, Mrs. Murphy, and a corgi, Tucker - Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown 10/3/25
👀 MC Gerry has dogs, turtles, birds, goldfish, snakes, lizards, etc. - My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell 10/5/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
👀 Jericho Falls Cozy Mystery #1 - A History of Murder by Brook Peterson 10/1/25
👀 Dream Harbor #1 - The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore 10/6/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
👀 Oliver returns to his hometown on Mallow Island - Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen 10/21/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
👀 "They've took 'er away with the darbies on 'er wrists." I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley 10/8/25 p268
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
👀 Author's initials are LC - One Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon 10/20/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
👀 MC trapped (view spoiler) - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/18/25
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947 and is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) I racconti di fantasmi di un antiquario - M.R. James 31/10/25
2. It (1986)
This massive epic introduces Pennywise, a shapeshifting, interdimensional monster that preys on the children of Derry, Maine. It's celebrated for exploring childhood trauma and the power of memory, making the terrifying entity a metaphor for deep-seated fears.
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
The story of a family snowed in at a haunted hotel, the Overlook, is a masterpiece of psychological horror. Its true terror comes from watching caretaker Jack Torrance's descent into madness as the hotel's evil influences manipulate his alcoholism and rage.
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
King himself famously considered this book too dark to publish. After a family moves to a new home near a burial ground that can resurrect the dead, a series of tragedies forces them to confront what happens when the dead don't come back right.
💀Read a book where a character has a pet. Strange Pictures - Uketsu 23/11/25
5. Misery (1987)
A tale of pure human evil, this story features a successful author being held captive by his "number one fan," Annie Wilkes. The horror is claustrophobic, relying on psychological torment and visceral physical violence rather than the supernatural.
💀Read a book which is first in a series How to Hang a Witch - Adriana Mather 28/10/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
In this novel, a writer returns to his small hometown to discover that a new antique dealer is a vampire bringing a chilling infection to the townspeople. The story reworks classic vampire mythology into a disturbing small-town tragedy.
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire Dark Reunion - L.J. Smith 08/11/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
When a kinky game in a remote cabin goes horribly wrong, a woman is left handcuffed to a bed with no one to help. The book forces readers into her claustrophobic nightmare, relying on deeply personal psychological fears and physical helplessness.
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
This story of a super-flu that wipes out most of humanity explores the horror of a collapsing society and the struggle between the survivors. It is both a massive post-apocalyptic epic and a chilling story of good versus evil.
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC. Agatha Christie - Hallowe'en Party 21/10/25
9. Cujo (1981)
This novel finds a mother and son trapped in a broken-down car by a once-gentle Saint Bernard gone rabid. The terror is rooted in a highly believable, visceral situation with no supernatural escape, creating a horrifying sense of powerlessness.
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
An author's murderous pen name comes to life, forcing him to confront a tangible, evil manifestation of his own psyche. The horror lies in the psychological battle and the notion of one's dark side taking on a life of its own.
💀 Read a book where there is a murder The Murders at Fleat House - Lucinda Riley 06/10/25
11. Revival (2014)
In this slow-burn novel, a corrupt former minister with a strange obsession with electricity begins conducting morbid experiments with the afterlife. The story's unsettling atmosphere culminates in a notoriously nihilistic and genuinely terrifying finale inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure. Reverend Martin - Desperation - Stephen King 13/10/25
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947 and is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
This massive epic introduces Pennywise, a shapeshifting, interdimensional monster that preys on the children of Derry, Maine. It's celebrated for exploring childhood trauma and the power of memory, making the terrifying entity a metaphor for deep-seated fears.
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
The story of a family snowed in at a haunted hotel, the Overlook, is a masterpiece of psychological horror. Its true terror comes from watching caretaker Jack Torrance's descent into madness as the hotel's evil influences manipulate his alcoholism and rage.
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
King himself famously considered this book too dark to publish. After a family moves to a new home near a burial ground that can resurrect the dead, a series of tragedies forces them to confront what happens when the dead don't come back right.
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
A tale of pure human evil, this story features a successful author being held captive by his "number one fan," Annie Wilkes. The horror is claustrophobic, relying on psychological torment and visceral physical violence rather than the supernatural.
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
1.) This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summers✅10/11/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
In this novel, a writer returns to his small hometown to discover that a new antique dealer is a vampire bringing a chilling infection to the townspeople. The story reworks classic vampire mythology into a disturbing small-town tragedy.
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
When a kinky game in a remote cabin goes horribly wrong, a woman is left handcuffed to a bed with no one to help. The book forces readers into her claustrophobic nightmare, relying on deeply personal psychological fears and physical helplessness.
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
This story of a super-flu that wipes out most of humanity explores the horror of a collapsing society and the struggle between the survivors. It is both a massive post-apocalyptic epic and a chilling story of good versus evil.
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman✅11/24/25
9. Cujo (1981)
This novel finds a mother and son trapped in a broken-down car by a once-gentle Saint Bernard gone rabid. The terror is rooted in a highly believable, visceral situation with no supernatural escape, creating a horrifying sense of powerlessness.
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
An author's murderous pen name comes to life, forcing him to confront a tangible, evil manifestation of his own psyche. The horror lies in the psychological battle and the notion of one's dark side taking on a life of its own.
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
This Place Kills Me: A Graphic Novel by Mariko Tamaki✅10/26/25
11. Revival (2014)
In this slow-burn novel, a corrupt former minister with a strange obsession with electricity begins conducting morbid experiments with the afterlife. The story's unsettling atmosphere culminates in a notoriously nihilistic and genuinely terrifying finale inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers ✅11/4/25
Mod
Duration: October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2: 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Progress: 5/11
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
✓
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
✓
5. Misery (1987)
✓
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀 Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
✓
9. Cujo (1981)
✓
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Stephen KingOctober 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 - 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
🔹️Read a short story (under 150 pages)
Loving Storm - Carian Cole - 3 Stars - 10/15/25 - 132 pages
🔹️Read a book published in September of any year.
Storm - Carian Cole - 4 Stars - 10/6/25 - Sep 28, 2014
2. It (1986)
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Nobody's Baby
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
Read a book where a character has a pet.
🔹️Staged to Death - Karen Rose Smith - 3 Stars - 10/11/25 - Dylan (dof) and Sophia (cat)
🔹️Legally Blonde - Amanda Brown - 2 Stars - 10/23/25 - Bruiser
5. Misery (1987)
Read a book which is first in a series
🔹️Irish Thoroughbred - Nora Roberts - 3 Stars - 10/21/25 - #1 Irish Hearts
🔹️How to Be a Wallflower - Eloisa James - 3.5 Stars - 10/17/25 - #1 Would Be Wallflowers
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
Read a book with a character who is a vampire.
🔹️Moon Dance - J.R. Rain - 3.5 Stars - 10/4/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink.
🔹️Vandal - Carian Cole - 3 Stars - 10/7/25 - tagged Kink 4 times
8. The Stand (1978)
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
Bel Canto - Ann Patchett - 4 Stars - 10/8/25
Killing stones
9. Cujo (1981)
Read a book with a car on the cover.
🔹️The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life - Tara Altebrando - 3.5 Stars - 10/28/25
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder.
🔹️Framed in Death - J.D. Robb - 5 Stars - 10/24/25
🔹️Field of Bones - J.A. Jance - 4.5 Stars - 10/27/25
Stephen KingDuration: October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2: 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Completed: 0/11 or more
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
So at this time of year I think scary and so I figured who better than the king of Horror Stephen King.Stephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 : Completion12/12
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine
💀 read a short story (under 150 pages) | 125 Pages | Johnny Halloween: Tales of the Dark Season | Norman Partridge | 10.02
💀published in September of any year. | September 19, 2024 | Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read | Paul Jantzen | 10.03
2. It (1986)
💀Character who is a shapeshifter
💀 It
💀 authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE. | Noelle W. Ihli | None Left to Tell | 10.04
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel | Indy stays in a hotel before she moves in with Shay | The Right Move | Liz Tomforde | 10.04
💀character who is alcoholic | Walid Ammar | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
💀The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary
💀 where a character visits a cemetry
💀character has a pet. | Tariq has a one-legged goat named Babalu | A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini | 10.05
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series | Dark Future #1 | The One | John Marrs | 10.02
💀 with a character called Annie
💀read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀 vampire
💀Salem's Lot
💀character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
💀 handcuffed | "He put handcuffs on me, got on his bike, ..." p. 142 | Paris: The Memoir | Paris Hilton | 10.09
💀 Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand
💀 character has the flu
💀authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC. | Caught Up | Liz Tomforde | 10.17
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 car on the cover
💀character is trapped somewhere | The students are trapped in a cave | Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay | 10.16
💀Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989
💀 Read Dark Half
💀 murder | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
💀 author who writes under a pen name. | Coco Simon | Banana Splits | 10.06
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival
💀book by H.P. Lovecraft
💀character who is a religious figure.
Mod
FINISHED! Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 11 or more
Tasks 11/11+
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
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💀 Read a book set in Maine
or read a short story (under 150 pages)
or published in September of any year.
Starter Villain John Scalzi 10/08/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
or read It
or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Mate Ali Hazelwood 10/23/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Ghosts Dolly Alderton (hotel stay for a wedding) 10/02/35
or a character who is alcoholic
or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary
or where a character visits a cemetry
or a book where a character has a pet.
Dumb Witness Agatha Christie (the victim had a dog) 10/02/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
Dead in Dublin (Dublin Driver Mystery 1) Catie Murphy 10/06/25
or with a character called Annie
or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire
Space Vampire Ruby Dixon 10/09/25
or read Salem's Lot
or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
or read a book where a character is handcuffed
X Sue Grafton 10/01/25
or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand
or where a character has the flu
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post Allison Pataki (p. 163 Mrs. Hutton has the Spanish flu) 10/05/25
or where the author’s initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover
or where a character is trapped somewhere
To the Moon and Back Eliana Ramage (the astronaut candidates are trapped underwater) 10/02/25
or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half
or a book where there is a murder
or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Cut to the Bone Jefferson Bass (two authors) 10/09/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival
or a book by H.P. Lovecraft
or a character who is a religious figure.
The Patron Saint of Liars Ann Patchett (nuns run a home for unwed mothers) 10/20/25
Tasks1. Stephen Edwin King
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947 and is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
🔹2. It (1986)
💀Read a book or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Knickerbocker's History of New York Washington Irving 25 Oct
3. The Shining (1977)
The story of a family snowed in at a haunted hotel, the Overlook, is a masterpiece of psychological horror. Its true terror comes from watching caretaker Jack Torrance's descent into madness as the hotel's evil influences manipulate his alcoholism and rage.
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
King himself famously considered this book too dark to publish. After a family moves to a new home near a burial ground that can resurrect the dead, a series of tragedies forces them to confront what happens when the dead don't come back right.
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
🔹5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
The Pumpkin Spice Café Laurie Gilmore 8 Nov
🔹6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
Mansfield Park Jane Austen 25 Oct (hometown)
🔹7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book where a character is handcuffed
March Geraldine Brooks 8 Nov
8. The Stand (1978)
This story of a super-flu that wipes out most of humanity explores the horror of a collapsing society and the struggle between the survivors. It is both a massive post-apocalyptic epic and a chilling story of good versus evil.
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
🔹9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton 12 Oct
10. The Dark Half (1989)
An author's murderous pen name comes to life, forcing him to confront a tangible, evil manifestation of his own psyche. The horror lies in the psychological battle and the notion of one's dark side taking on a life of its own.
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
🔹11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read a book with a character who is a religious figure.
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James 14 Nov
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Read: 13
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book published in September of any year.
Three's a Crowd by Dianne Blacklock 4/10 3.5★
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub 18/10 3★
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Juggling by Barbara Trapido 2/11 1.5★
or a character who is alcoholic
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 11/10 5★ - Sikes has a dog
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 7/10 4.5★
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Found in a Bookshop by Stephanie Butland 1/10 4★ - MC goes back to Whitby
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin 29/10 4★
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 4/11 5★
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 2/10 3.5★ - MC is trapped in a box
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
Death of a Swagman by Arthur W. Upfield 24/10 3★
or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb 9/10 3★
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read a book with a character who is a religious figure - Rv. Smythe
A Christmas Affair by Joan Overfield 3/10 3.5★
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When you say each task can be done twice, does it have to be a different option or can you do the same one twice?Eg. 💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure - could you read 2 books with a religious figure, or would you have to read one with a religious figure & one by Lovecraft?
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
14/11+
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
72 pages Pawsitively Perilous Patti Benning 10/1/25
pub 9/9/25 Death by Carnival Spirit Tess Marlowe 10/5/25
Set in Maine The Kindergarten Coven Edgar Fitz 10/5/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Shapeshifter (view spoiler) Cookie Witchery Cindy Stark 10/25/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
Stays at a hotel A Wonderful Christmas Crime Jacqueline Frost 10/23/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetery or a book where a character has a pet.
Has a pet Death by Tarot Card Tess Marlowe 10/4/25
Visits a cemetery Flamed Out Valona Jones 10/15/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
First in Highland Bookshop Murders series Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop Jackie Baldwin 10/8/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
Rusty Pumpkins and Pixels Sue Hollowell 10/17/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
The killer Running Scared Patti Benning 10/4/25
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
CC Killer Investment Calee Claiborne 10/3/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
The Hound Heist Kit Sterling 10/2/25
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Death by Siren Song Tess Marlowe 10/11/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Rev. Murphy Killer Anniversary P.J. Peterson 10/9/25
Mod
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Goal: 7/11
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
✔ ✔ 1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
• Warcross - Marie Lu - 10/10/25 – Published September 12, 2017
• Queen Sonja Vol. 1 - Joshua Ortega - 10/16/25 - 125 pages
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
✔ 4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
• Direct Descendant - Tanya Huff - 10/17/25 – Melanie Solvich visits a cemetery
✔ ✔ 5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
• A Perfect Alibi - Anne Baines - 10/04/25 – A Sam Arbichaut Mystery #1
• Uncharmed - Lucy Jane Wood - 10/09/25 - Annie Wildwood (MC)
✔ 6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
• Blood on Her Tongue - Johanna van Veen - 10/31/25 - Sarah is a vampire(ish) creature.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
✔ 8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
• Tom Lake - Ann Patchett - 10/29/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Stephen King
October 2025 - December 2025
My Stephen King Challenge (msg 29)
Level 2 ❱❱ 11 or more
Books Read ❱❱
1. Stephen Edwin King
🔺Read a short story (under 150 pages)
🔺Belle
2. It (1986)
🔺Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
🔺Bears Behaving Badly
☑️3. The Shining (1977)
🔺Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
🔺Fourth and Goal ❱❱ 10.06 ★★★
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
🔺Read a book where a character visits a cemetery
🔺Die Judge Die
☑️5. Misery (1987)
🔺Read a book which is first in a series
🔺On Loverose Lane ❱❱ 10.03 ★★★★
6. Salem's Lot (1975)
🔺Read a book with a character who is a vampire
🔺Shades of Wicked
☑️7. Gerald's Game (1992)
🔺Read a book tagged kink
🔺Wicked Lust ❱❱ 10.01 ★★★★
8. The Stand (1978)
🔺Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC
🔺Rescue Team
9. Cujo (1981)
🔺Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
🔺Storm Gathering
10. The Dark Half (1989)
🔺Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder
🔺Gone From Me
☑️11. Revival (2014)
🔺Read a book with a character who is a religious figure
🔺Sanctuary ❱❱ 10.04 ★★★★
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
TLC Stephen King Challenge – Oct 2025 through December 20251. Stephen Edwin King 💀 Read a book set in Maine The Maine Massacre by Janwillem van de Wetering
2. It (1986) 💀 Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter Ghost Story by Peter Straub
3. The Shining (1977) 💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic
4. Pet Sematary (1983) 💀Read a book where a character visits a cemetery The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice
5. Misery (1987) 💀Read Misery. Misery by Stephen King
6. Salem's Lot (1975) 💀Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown. The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
7. Gerald's Game (1992) 💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
8. The Stand (1978) 💀 Read a book with author’s inits in APOCALYPTIC
9. Cujo (1981) 💀 Read a book with a car on the cover
10. The Dark Half (1989) 💀 Read a book where there is a murder
11. Revival (2014) 💀 Read a book by H.P. Lovecraft
Stephen KingOctober 1 - December 31 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2: 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks:
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine
Broken Dolls by Ally Malinenko 10/11/2025 (published in September)
The Breathing Method by Stephen King 10/12/2025 (my edition was 70 pages)
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
or read It
or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
or a character who is alcoholic
or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary
Ghost Girl by Ally Malinenko 10/27/2025 They visit the cemetary more than once!
The Mermaid’s Bubble Lounge by Seana Kelly 10/30/2025 The MC has a dog
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
or with a character called Annie
or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire
or read Salem's Lot
or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
or read a book where a character is handcuffed
or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand
or where a character has the flu
or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover
or read Cujo.
This Appearing House by Ally Malinenko 10/16/2025 Character is trapped in a house
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half
or a book where there is a murder
or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival
or a book by H.P. Lovecraft
or a character who is a religious figure.
COMPLETED 10.18.25Stephen King: 13/11+
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
💀 Level 2: 11 tasks or more 💀
Each task can be done twice.
1. Stephen Edwin King - Read a book set in Maine or a short story (under 150 pages) or a book published in September of any year:
💀 Bewitched by Pemberley | Rachelle Ayala | 10.04.25 | 103 pages
💀 Solito | Javier Zamora | 10.04.25 | published September 16, 2011
2. It (1986) - Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or a book where the author's initials can be found in PENNYWISE:
💀 American Werewolves | Emily Jane | 10.10.25 | Shane LaSalle is a werewolf
💀 One Person, One Vote | Nick Seabrook | 10.17.25 | PENNYWISE
3. The Shining (1977) - Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a book with a character who is an alcoholic or read The Shining:
4. Pet Sematary (1983) - Read Pet Sematary or a book where a character visits a cemetery or where a character has a pet:
💀 Midnight at the Blackbird Café | Heather Webber | 10.07.25 | Anna Kate visits her grandmother's grave
💀 We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer | 10.12.25 | Eve and Charlie have a dog named Shylo
5. Misery (1987) - Read a book that is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery:
💀 Austenland | Shannon Hale | 10.16.25 | Austenland, #1
💀 Misery | Stephen King | 10.14.25
6. Salem’s Lot (1975) - Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or read a book where a character goes back to their hometown:
💀 My Roommate Is a Vampire | Jenna Levine | 10.06.25 | Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a vampire
💀 Play Nice | Rachel Harrison | 10.15.25 | Clio returns to her childhood home
7. Gerald’s Game (1992) - Read a book tagged kink or a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald’s Game:
8. The Stand (1978) - Read The Stand or a book where a character has the flu or where the author's initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC:
💀 The People We Keep | Allison Larkin | 10.03.25 | APOCALYPTIC
9. Cujo (1981) - Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo:
💀 Furious | Jamie Pacton | 10.17.25 | car on cover
10. The Dark Half (1989) - Read The Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or a book by an author who writes under a pen name:
💀 What Happens in London | Julia Quinn | 10.18.25 | Julia Quinn's real name is Julie Cotler Pottinger
11. Revival (2014) Read Revival or a book by H. P. Lovecraft or a book with a character who is a religious figure:
Stephen KingDuration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
12/11+ Completed. Finish
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or
Read a book published in September of any year.
(09/18/25)
Who's Your Daddy-Brittanee Nicole 10/01/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Elsie Silver-Wild Card 10/10/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character who is alcoholic.
Survive-K.E. Osborn 10/17/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet.
10th Anniversary-James Patterson 10/15/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
(Spider Heist)
The Spider Heist-Jason Kasper 10/15/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Smoke on the Water-Harper Jackson 10/17/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink
Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Shadow's Loss-Mary Stone 10/02/25
read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand
Read book where a character has the flu
Stay Toxic-Lani Lynn Vale 10/01/25
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
Lilly Atlas-Joy 10/05/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover
Echoes in the Sand-Shannon Baker 10/08/25
Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Nave-Jessica Gadziala 10/04/25
read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
One Left Alive-Helen Phifer 10/18/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
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Completed 10.19.25So at this time of year I think scary and so I figured who better than the king of Horror Stephen King.
Stephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 2 : Completion12/12
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 read a short story (under 150 pages) | 125 Pages | Johnny Halloween: Tales of the Dark Season | Norman Partridge | 10.02
💀published in September of any year. | September 19, 2024 | Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read | Paul Jantzen | 10.03
2. It (1986)
💀 authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE. | Noelle W. Ihli | None Left to Tell | 10.04
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel | Indy stays in a hotel before she moves in with Shay | The Right Move | Liz Tomforde | 10.04
💀character who is alcoholic | Walid Ammar | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀character has a pet. | Tariq has a one-legged goat named Babalu | A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini | 10.05
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series | Dark Future #1 | The One | John Marrs | 10.02
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 handcuffed | "He put handcuffs on me, got on his bike, ..." p. 142 | Paris: The Memoir | Paris Hilton | 10.09
8. The Stand (1978)
💀authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC. | Caught Up | Liz Tomforde | 10.17
9. Cujo (1981)
💀character is trapped somewhere | The students are trapped in a cave | Parents Weekend | Alex Finlay | 10.16
10. The Dark Half (1989
💀 murder | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
💀 author who writes under a pen name. | Coco Simon | Banana Splits | 10.06
Level 2 - 11 or moreRead - 11
Each task can be done twice.
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a short story
Paradise For Two, Betty Neels | 10/21
...published in September of any year - 2016
Cheddar Off Dead, Julia Buckley | 10/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Foster, Sawyer Bennett | 10/14
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet - pug (Pluto)
The Secret Book Society, Madeline Martin | 10/22
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
The Lover's Secret, J.C. Reed | 10/17
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a character goes back to their hometown
The Favorites, Layne Fargo | 10/4
Come Lie With Me, Linda Howard | 10/15
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Fatal Chaos, Marie Force | 10/20
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt | 10/13
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
Last Chance to Save the World, Beth Revis | 10/6
Murder on Thames, Matthew Costello | 10/8
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
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FINISHEDStephen King
October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
12/11+
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
👀 Author's initials are PS - Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton 10/2/25
👀 Shapeshifter - To Die Fur by Dixie Lyle 10/15/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
👀 MC Maisie stays in a hotel - Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear 10/4/25
👀 MC Ada stays in a hotel - The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 10/7/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
👀 MC Harry has a cat, Mrs. Murphy, and a corgi, Tucker - Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown 10/3/25
👀 MC Gerry has dogs, turtles, birds, goldfish, snakes, lizards, etc. - My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell 10/5/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
👀 Jericho Falls Cozy Mystery #1 - A History of Murder by Brook Peterson 10/1/25
👀 Dream Harbor #1 - The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore 10/6/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
👀 Oliver returns to his hometown on Mallow Island - Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen 10/21/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
👀 "They've took 'er away with the darbies on 'er wrists." I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley 10/8/25 p268
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
👀 Author's initials are LC - One Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon 10/20/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
👀 MC trapped (view spoiler) - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/18/25
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Completed...thanks Genevieve!Level 2 - 11 or more
Read - 11
Each task can be done twice.
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a short story
Paradise For Two, Betty Neels | 10/21
...published in September of any year - 2016
Cheddar Off Dead, Julia Buckley | 10/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Foster, Sawyer Bennett | 10/14
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet - pug (Pluto)
The Secret Book Society, Madeline Martin | 10/22
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
The Lover's Secret, J.C. Reed | 10/17
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a character goes back to their hometown
The Favorites, Layne Fargo | 10/4
Come Lie With Me, Linda Howard | 10/15
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Fatal Chaos, Marie Force | 10/20
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt | 10/13
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
Last Chance to Save the World, Beth Revis | 10/6
Murder on Thames, Matthew Costello | 10/8
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
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FinishedStephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
14/11+
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
72 pages Pawsitively Perilous Patti Benning 10/1/25
pub 9/9/25 Death by Carnival Spirit Tess Marlowe 10/5/25
Set in Maine The Kindergarten Coven Edgar Fitz 10/5/25
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Shapeshifter (view spoiler) Cookie Witchery Cindy Stark 10/25/25
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
Stays at a hotel A Wonderful Christmas Crime Jacqueline Frost 10/23/25
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetery or a book where a character has a pet.
Has a pet Death by Tarot Card Tess Marlowe 10/4/25
Visits a cemetery Flamed Out Valona Jones 10/15/25
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
First in Highland Bookshop Murders series Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop Jackie Baldwin 10/8/25
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
Rusty Pumpkins and Pixels Sue Hollowell 10/17/25
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
The killer Running Scared Patti Benning 10/4/25
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu or where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
CC Killer Investment Calee Claiborne 10/3/25
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
The Hound Heist Kit Sterling 10/2/25
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Death by Siren Song Tess Marlowe 10/11/25
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
Rev. Murphy Killer Anniversary P.J. Peterson 10/9/25
Mod
Stephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a short story (under 150 book pages) p22
Paddington at the Palace by Michael Bond 10/29/2025
💀 Read a book published in September of any year.
The Sinner's Son by Aimee Nicole Walker 10/11/2025
2. It (1986)
💀 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Tide and Seek : by S.C. Wynne 10/20/2025
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel.
Peach Cobbler and Secrets by LILLIAN MATTHEWS 10/31/2025
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀 Read a book where a character has a pet.
ExSpelled by Morgana Best 10/17/2025
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series.
First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 10/23/2025
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀 Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Halloween Hayride Murder by Linnea West 10/4/2025
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere.
ExSpelled by Morgana Best 10/17/2025
Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine by Janet Evanovich 10/6/2025
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder.
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025
💀 Read a book with an author who writes under a pen name.
Spelling Mistake by Morgana Best 10/10/2025
Genevieve wrote: "Way to go Tari"Thanks Genevieve
CompletedStephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Read: 13
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
💀 Read a book published in September of any year.
Three's a Crowd by Dianne Blacklock 4/10 3.5★
2. It (1986)
💀Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub 18/10 3★
3. The Shining (1977)
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel
Juggling by Barbara Trapido 2/11 1.5★
or a character who is alcoholic
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
💀Read a book where a character has a pet.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 11/10 5★ - Sikes has a dog
5. Misery (1987)
💀Read a book which is first in a series
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 7/10 4.5★
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
💀Read a book where a character goes back to their hometown.
Found in a Bookshop by Stephanie Butland 1/10 4★ - MC goes back to Whitby
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
💀 Read a book where a character is handcuffed
Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin 29/10 4★
8. The Stand (1978)
💀 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 4/11 5★
9. Cujo (1981)
💀 Read a book where a character is trapped somewhere
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 2/10 3.5★ - MC is trapped in a box
10. The Dark Half (1989)
💀 Read a book where there is a murder
Death of a Swagman by Arthur W. Upfield 24/10 3★
or with an author who writes under a pen name.
Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb 9/10 3★
11. Revival (2014)
💀 Read a book with a character who is a religious figure - Rv. Smythe
A Christmas Affair by Joan Overfield 3/10 3.5★
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So at this time of year I think scary and so I figured who better than the king of Horror Stephen King.
Stephen King
Duration October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2 11 or more
Each task can be done twice.
Tasks
1. Stephen Edwin King
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947 and is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.
💀 Read a book set in Maine or read a short story (under 150 pages) or published in September of any year.
2. It (1986)
This massive epic introduces Pennywise, a shapeshifting, interdimensional monster that preys on the children of Derry, Maine. It's celebrated for exploring childhood trauma and the power of memory, making the terrifying entity a metaphor for deep-seated fears.
💀Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter or read It or where the authors initials can be found in PENNYWISE.
3. The Shining (1977)
The story of a family snowed in at a haunted hotel, the Overlook, is a masterpiece of psychological horror. Its true terror comes from watching caretaker Jack Torrance's descent into madness as the hotel's evil influences manipulate his alcoholism and rage.
💀 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel or a character who is alcoholic or The Shining.
4. Pet Sematary (1983)
King himself famously considered this book too dark to publish. After a family moves to a new home near a burial ground that can resurrect the dead, a series of tragedies forces them to confront what happens when the dead don't come back right.
💀Read Pet Semetary or where a character visits a cemetry or a book where a character has a pet.
5. Misery (1987)
A tale of pure human evil, this story features a successful author being held captive by his "number one fan," Annie Wilkes. The horror is claustrophobic, relying on psychological torment and visceral physical violence rather than the supernatural.
💀Read a book which is first in a series or with a character called Annie or read Misery.
6.' Salem's Lot (1975)
In this novel, a writer returns to his small hometown to discover that a new antique dealer is a vampire bringing a chilling infection to the townspeople. The story reworks classic vampire mythology into a disturbing small-town tragedy.
💀Read a book with a character who is a vampire or read Salem's Lot or where a character goes back to their hometown.
7. Gerald's Game (1992)
When a kinky game in a remote cabin goes horribly wrong, a woman is left handcuffed to a bed with no one to help. The book forces readers into her claustrophobic nightmare, relying on deeply personal psychological fears and physical helplessness.
💀 Read a book tagged kink https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/kink or read a book where a character is handcuffed or read Gerald's Game.
8. The Stand (1978)
This story of a super-flu that wipes out most of humanity explores the horror of a collapsing society and the struggle between the survivors. It is both a massive post-apocalyptic epic and a chilling story of good versus evil.
💀 Read The Stand or where a character has the flu orwhere the authors initials can be found in APOCALYPTIC.
9. Cujo (1981)
This novel finds a mother and son trapped in a broken-down car by a once-gentle Saint Bernard gone rabid. The terror is rooted in a highly believable, visceral situation with no supernatural escape, creating a horrifying sense of powerlessness.
💀 Read a book with a car on the cover or where a character is trapped somewhere or read Cujo.
10. The Dark Half (1989)
An author's murderous pen name comes to life, forcing him to confront a tangible, evil manifestation of his own psyche. The horror lies in the psychological battle and the notion of one's dark side taking on a life of its own.
💀 Read Dark Half or a book where there is a murder or with an author who writes under a pen name.
11. Revival (2014)
In this slow-burn novel, a corrupt former minister with a strange obsession with electricity begins conducting morbid experiments with the afterlife. The story's unsettling atmosphere culminates in a notoriously nihilistic and genuinely terrifying finale inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
💀 Read Revival or a book by H.P. Lovecraft or a character who is a religious figure.
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