“As you’re an author and writer, I thought this would be the perfect new home for you, Mr Roberts.”

“Oh, I already love it. How old is it? Of course, I’ll need to see the inside, but I like what I already see.”

“It’s over 100 years old. The seller has instructed me to accept any offers just below the asking price. If you make an offer today, I’ll take it off the market.”

“Perfect. Living here will give me so much inspiration and new ideas for my next novel.”

***

Twenty-four hours later.

“Sign here, Mr Roberts. All being well, you’ll be in tomorrow. The current resident has already left. She was delighted when I told her you were the buyer.”

“Wonderful. I can’t wait to use that huge, dark study in the attic. I wonder how long before I have my first visitors?”

***

It was only a short time before I had my first visitors.

A family of four – the two children under six couldn’t see or hear me as I watched them unpack boxes.

The ‘Hauntings’ Estate agents had come up trumps in finding me my next place to haunt.

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Moving In

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52 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Moving In”

  1. wingman2023 avatar

    Aha! What a scathingly brilliant post! Thanks for sharing this Hugh. Well I haven’t read any of your 13 posts yet, except for this one. Loved it! Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do. “I’ll be back!”

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And I hope you enjoy the rest of my flash fiction.

  2. Eloi Hizon avatar

    Woah! I thought it was a simple moving in. That was a twist. Made me shout in my head, “whaaaaat?!???”

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      I’m glad you never saw the twist coming. Thanks so much for reading my piece of flash fiction.

  3. jeannekoh avatar
    jeannekoh

    I really liked the last 3 sentences. Thanks fir this 👍

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed reading my piece of flash fiction.

  4. dgkaye avatar

    Great storytelling Hugh. Spooky! :)

  5. Norah avatar

    Ooooh! The ghostly Mr Roberts!

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      Who is always looking for a nice house to haunt…

      1. Norah avatar

        And why not?

  6. wrookieschu avatar

    Ooh spooky! I had goosebumps there!

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar

      That’s good to hear that my writing did that, Wayne.

  7. Eugi avatar

    Excellent storytelling, Hugh!

    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      1. Eugi avatar

        My pleasure, Hugh.

  8. willowdot21 avatar

    Great story Hugh love it 💜💜

  9. Robert J Jr. avatar

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