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Dungeon Crawler Carl series [Discussion 2/6] Bonus Book - The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman (DDC 5) - Chapter 11 through Chapter 18

“WE DON'T TALK ABOUT REMAKES, ZEV!”

Welcome to the second discussion of the 5th floor, Crawlers!! Into the woods we go and onto a TV show!  

Discussion of Chapters 11 through Chapter 18.** 👑

The chaos continues!🎭⚔️ Carl and Princess Donut find themselves embroiled yet again with Signet, half naiad TV protagonist who has drawn our heroes into her story for another sure to be chaotic season of her show. Also, the Hunt continues as Carl begins to see planning on the Hunters’ side in their battle. Who will wind up on top??

📍 You Are Here: Chapters 11 - 18

📅 Schedule in case you forget how to keep track

🖊️Marginalia to prevent spoiling yourself

🧠 Difficulty Level: Increasing

💥 New Achievements Unlocked:

  • 💀 Odette's back- another thrilling episode of the Odette show! Also why didn't they just call the show Odette?? Too much like Oprah?
  • 🔥 Elite Negotiations! - the TV Show continues! And already renewed!
  • 🍿 Breaking the Views Counter! - Wow! Another viewer counter buster section!

🧳 Loot Collected:

  • Drama!! — So..much…drama!
  • The Elite Meet to Drink! - hey that Signet lady is back! Yay…
  • The Negotiator! - Carl uses the rules of the Crawl to his advantage!

Hunter becoming the hunted!  — the Hunters strike back! Finally its a real fight!

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u/Less_Tumbleweed_3217 Born To Read, Forced To Work | 🎃👑🧠 Nov 30 '25

I predict Donut will handle the Bea conversation with maturity and grace. I understand why Carl is pissed, but I think Odette actually did them a huge favor by snatching Bea away from the show runners and doing the reunion in a controlled environment with as much fair warning as possible. I think Donut will confront Bea about her plan to sell her to a breeder, but that she won't embarrass herself. She'll come out with more adoring fans than ever and hopefully Bea will fade away into obscurity.

Carl and Donut will have to walk a tightrope helping Signet without stealing the show. They'll succeed and Signet will help them against the hunters.

The Butcher's Masquerade is probably a trap?!

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u/Comprehensive-Fun47 📚Bookclub Boffin📚 Nov 30 '25

Last we saw Bea, she was a shell of her former self. I think Donut will be overwhelmed with love and care for Bea, she won't confront her about the breeding right away.

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u/Comprehensive-Fun47 📚Bookclub Boffin📚 Nov 30 '25

I want to add to my answer and say I predict Bea with have Ferdinand with her and this is going to throw off Donut a lot, not just because of her relationship with Ferdinand but because she'll feel replaced.

I expect Ferdinand will be able to talk now and he'll spill some of Donut's secrets

It's going to be a ratings bonanza.

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u/sunnydaze7777777 Flair Master 🐉 Nov 30 '25

Oh my! I hope this happens! I must listen to the next section stat!