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I'm pleased and honored to announce that my short story, "Buy a Haunted House," has been published today on Gobblers & Masticadores. I want to thank J. RE Crivello and Manuela Timofte for publishing it.
Buy a Haunted House
by Dawn Pisturino
The sign above the run-down real estate office at the corner of Fourth and Main read, "Buy a Haunted House." Mike grabbed his wife's arm and pointed to the sign. "Who in their right mind would buy a haunted house?"
His wife, Marie, giggled and pulled her jacket closer. "The very thought gives me the creeps. But hey, there are lots of crazies around. You never know what people will do nowadays." She tried pulling her husband away, but he insisted on entering the office.
A feeble bell rang as they opened the door. The office appeared to be empty. But a grizzled old man suddenly parted the curtains covering a doorway and greeted them.
"Well, hello, young people. How can I help you?"
"What's this business about buying a haunted house," Mike asked.
The old man smiled. "Oh, yes, buying haunted houses is quite popular nowadays. Quite popular. People are looking for more than just a place to live. They want a house with character (or characters)," the old man said, laughing at his little joke.
"But, Mister," Marie said. "What about the resale value? I can understand if the idea of ghosts has a romantic appeal for some people. But what if a house is really haunted? Do people want to live with real ghosts? Not all ghosts are friendly, like Casper. . ."
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Please go HERE to read the rest of the story. Thanks!
Have a beautiful autumn day!
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Dawn Pisturino
October 7, 2023
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