Haunted Real Estate

Haunted Real Estate

The prosperous looking man followed the realtor into the house.

“Mr. Omnicon...”

“Call me Ellis. I hope we have a long business relationship.”

‘Of course, Mr... Er... Ellis”

“Shall we start upstairs?”

“Of course, if you wish.”

So, starting on the third floor, Flora Mae Gardiner began to show him the layout.

“Surely a house this stately has an attic. I consider that the fourth floor and would like to start there.”

“We can do that, but the attic access is primitive,” Flora cautioned.

“No problem.”

When she showed him the attic, he got a disappointed look at its bareness.

“Too bad the atmosphere that is usually found on this floor is lacking.”

“Unfortunately, bank foreclosures leave little of value in a house.”

“One always hopes!”

“This place is haunted,” he commented.

“Nonsense! It is no such thing!” protested Flora.

“Ah, but it is. I know haunted when I see, hear and feel it. I should.”

“What do you do for a living, if I may be so bold as to ask?”

“Nothing much. I am semi-retired from the business of attractions,” Omnicon told her.

“Attractions? What sort of attractions?”

“Midways, museums, theme parks, haunted houses, that sort of thing,” he replied.

“Would you be more likely to consider purchasing this house if it were haunted?” Flora asked.

She hadn’t had a sale in some years.

“Let’s say I would consider it a bonus.”

“Done, at the asking price?”

The man nodded. The pair went downstairs. Flora laid her briefcase on the kitchen counter. She took out the paperwork and Omnicon signed in all the right places then handed her cash. As it touched her hand, Flora began to fade.

“Enjoy your new home! I’m sure to see you occasionally, since I live in the master bedroom.” {/size