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Spectra’s School’s Out Diary - The 20th of October

I never understood why so many monsters held Ghoulia in such high esteem. I mean, she's a zombie for groaning out loud. Hello? Can you say lowest rung on the monster ladder? What is it about her? Does she have some kind of special power? Has she cast some spell over everyone? I needed to know. So today, I followed her because, as an investigative journalist, it's part of my job to find the real truth. You'd think it would be easy, seeing as how she's so slow, but several times she managed to give me the slip. Other than studying and hanging out with Cleo and the Fear Squad posers, I couldn't find anything remotely remarkable about her. I thought about just giving up until she wandered down a back passage in the library to a room that I thought only I knew about. It's where they keep the really old reference books and stuff. I was sure she was just hiding out so she could read that stupid Dead Fast comic book she's always carrying around, but she wasn't. She was looking through old newspapers. I don't know how she knew I was there since I was hiding in the shadows, but she pulled out the chair next to her, looked straight at me, and patted the seat for me to sit down. I was so startled that I just floated over and sat down. The headline of the paper in front of her read "The Real Vondergeists" It was my family's story...I had forgotten... Oh, my soul. I must have broken down because the next thing I knew, Ghoulia was patting me on the back, and I was soaking her shoulder with ectoplasmic tears. I couldn't stop for a while, and when I did, Ghoulia just looked me in the eye and said in zombie, "Your secret is safe with me." I guess now I understand.

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Spectra’s School’s Out Diary - The 7th of October

I was just floating along today, minding my own business like I normally do, when I happened to see Deuce and Lady Twangs-a-lot...I mean Operetta... furtively slip into the empty band room. As a reporter, I was intrigued; as a student, I need to get to class that happened to be on the other side of the band room, and as a ghost, a door is not required to enter a room. As I passed through the wall into the room, I heard Sir Hiss reading love poetry. The part I happened to hear sounded sincere...sincerely terrible. Not wanting to be late, I didn't stay for the whole conversation, just long enough to realize I had the scoop of the year! DEUCE DUMPS CLEO FOR OPERETTA!!! Naturally, I went straight to Cleo to get her to take on the story since that's what a responsible reporter should do in a situation of this gravity. I asked her if she felt such a betrayal was a long time in coming after what she had done to Clawd and if she would be willing to sit down and give me an exclusive interview regarding the situation. I had trouble understanding her response since she reverted to Ancient Egyptian, which I am a bit shaky in, but I think I caught the word "kiss" followed by "cobra", "adder", or some other type of poisonous snake, followed by what might have been "depart" "hammer," and/or "sand". I was immediately persecuted for my investigative efforts and was set upon by that ruffian Clawd. I don't know what his problem was since it's obvious he and Cleo are getting back together. Fortunately, the whole school rallied to my side, and our Headmistress called into question the leadership skills of our "BMOC".

I am going to address this incident in tomorrow's column.

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Spectra’s Ghoul Sports Notebook - Signature Move

I like to believe that my game is scary well balanced, but if I had to pick one part of it that is the strongest, I would have to say it's my ground game. I rarely ever miss a ball that bounces on my side of the net. This ghastspect of my game can really wear down and frustrate even the strongest opponent.

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Spectra’s Ghoul Sports Notebook - Practice Schedule

MONDAY - Conditioning

TUESDAY - Speed and Mobility Training

WEDNESDAY - Service and Volley Reps

THURSDAY - Game Planning for Opponent

FRIDAY - Match Day!

SATURDAY - Recap match on blog.

SUNDAY

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Spectra’s Ghoul Sports Notebook - Gory Gazette Clipping

SPECTRA MAKES THE MH COURTS HER NEW HAUNT

When Spectra Vondergeist floats onto center court, fans and opposing players know that the normally chatty and gregorious spirit isn't there to dish and delve on the latest rumors haunting the halls of Monster High. Her focus is purely on the match at hand and how she plans to serve up another win for the Nightmares. Spectra may have the reputation as a ghoul who's never been afraid of a little self-promotion, but that reputation vanishes when she puts on the MH colors. "I am proud to represent Monster High, and I would never scream of doing anything on the court that would embarrass the school," Spectra said recently after a hard-won match. "Of course, you can always read a stunning shot-by-shot recap of my exploits on my blog." Certainly, if Spectra continues to play at such a high level, her blog will be getting a lot more than just love from her fans.

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Spectra’s Ghoul Spirit Notebook - Beast Memory

My best match ever? Oh, fear, they're all so memorable. I suppose if I have to choose one, though, it would be an epic showdown that I actually lost. It was my first year on the team, and I had already won my first five matches without scaring up a sweat. My next opponent was this little zephyr of an air elemental that barely looked like she could lift a racket, much less return one of my serves. I was already planning out my career as a pro; the magazine covers, the fashion shoots, my own signature perfume-all coming on the heels of major tournament victories in Londoom, Scaris, and Boo York. I guess, in preparing for my future stardom, I didn't do a very good job of listening to my coach, who tried to tell me that the ghoul I was about to face was an excellent player with great ability. I learned soon enough, though, as she beat me in straight sets 6-1,6-2,6-0. When we met at the net to shake hands, she told me, "You're a good player; I was really worried about facing you, so I practiced extra hard for this match." It was a hard lesson to learn, but it taught me to never underestimate any opponent and to practice like my dreams depended on it.

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Spectra’s Ghoul Sports Notebook - Monster Rules

The net is spun by a giant spider that remains there during the match to repair any damage that might occur from a ball striking the web. If the spider is hit, it's considered a "dead ball".

Rackets are made of graphfright and strung with Chupacabra hair.

5 sets are played with 6 games in each set. The first player to reach 13 points wins a game.

The balls are made from a super elastic ectoplasmic material so that each time the ball is struck, its speed doubles.

Players with multiple arms may still only use one racket.

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Spectra’s Dot Dead Gorgeous Diary

7 am – 8 am: Update my blog - yes it's early but my fans demand to be in the know.

8 am – 9 am: I need a new pen and notepad so I go to my favorite ghost writer supply store and browse until I find what I need.

9 am – Noon: Head down to the catacombs to check out the decorations for the party and maybe get a scoop on who's wearing what tonight. Of course no monster will tell me but that's all right. I have my ways of finding out.

Noon – 2 pm: Make sure my iCoffin is charged up and go to the maul to get extra batteries for my camera; the catacombs tend to drain the life from electronics.

2 pm – 3 pm: Update my blog again.

3 pm – 5 pm: Get dressed.

5 pm – 6 pm: The spirit is willing and this dress is chic.