June 27, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story responding to “We’ve received your complaint.” Who has received the complaint and why? How was the complaint delivered — with grace, humour, vitriol? Go where the prompt leads! See June 27: Story Challenge in 99-words for more details.
An Unexpected Response – by Hugh W. Roberts
“We’ve received your complaint,” the email whispered through the screen.
Sarah’s blood ran cold. How did they know? She had never told a soul about the scratching sounds that echoed from her attic at night.
The email continued, “We apologise for the disturbance caused by our spectral resident. Rest assured; our exorcist team will investigate the paranormal activity.”
Dread clutched Sarah’s heart. She’d never have expected a reply, let alone a promise to banish the unseen entity.
The attic door creaked open as she stared at her inbox, revealing a shadowy figure.
Her complaint had caught the ghost’s attention.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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