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“The key to number eight”, said the realtor, “sorry, I can’t accompany you”. He appeared anxious.

I unlocked the weatherworn door and tumbled inside. It was gloomy, smelled rancid. Wallpaper hung from the walls, a chandeleir swayed to-and-fro. A clock tick-tocked. I drew a curtain, it fell to the floor. Before me, a child. His eyes burned into mine, I stepped back stumbled and fell.

My phone rang. I was in my armchair. Surely, I’d been dreaming.

“Realtor here, I have your umbrella, you left it at number eight”.

 

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Thanks to Sammi Cox for hosting the Weekend Writing Prompt

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5 thoughts on “89 words

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje April 18, 2026 / 16:38

    An intriguing end.

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje April 18, 2026 / 17:42

        👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  2. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin April 18, 2026 / 17:00

    Oh, this is so marvelous and mysterious! Well done, Keith.

  3. Ange's avatar Ange April 18, 2026 / 17:34

    Ooh this is a spooky one Keith – love it!😃

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