“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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What a fun story, Hugh. This one is so YOU! It’s an older story of yours, but here it is October, and I found it at just the right time. Happy haunting! Glad you’re back from your short break. Your story’s coming up in a week. Can’t wait to share it. :) xxx
This is a second version of the story, Marsha. I wrote the first one many years ago and wanted to extend it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write and rewrite.
Time for a third?
No, I’m happy with this second version, but you never know.
Of course you are happy with it, my friend. You would never publish it otherwise. But I’m thinking of an expanded version maybe, or a different perspective, you know a spin off.:) xxx
That was a fun twist :)
I’m glad you think so. Thank you.