Not every haunted house in Charleston should be a bed and breakfast. Not after we’ve finally learned to accept our ghosts. Sonja plays Chinese checkers with the little girl during late night thunderstorms when she can’t sleep. The father helps Brick train for boxing, teaching him how to properly kick and punch his Bozo bop bag so it doesn’t pop back up.
But John says we need the money, so I flip pancakes for strangers who talk of footsteps, knocking, transparent faces in the mirrors. For some reason, they can’t hear the dead mother humming “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” from the kitchen ceiling.
word count: 100
—Nortina
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Great story Nortina. Very creative. The last line was perfect.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Loved this. What a great way to have a large, happy family without having to pay huge grocery bills.
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Haha! Thanks one way to look at it! 😀
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Can I have some happy ghosts to do the laundry? lovely story.
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Happy ghosts doing the laundry? Yes, I would take that any day! 😀 Thanks for reading!
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I can’t get rid of the tune in my head! Excellent tale.
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Thanks! I believe I was successful in getting that tune stuck in everyone’s head! 😀
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Nicely put,
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Thanks!
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Today, they’d probably make a mint on the haunted house if they wanted to sell. Obviously as a B&B they are paying the bills, but truthfully, for me it would be too odd. The thought of folks watching me all the time, could not tolerate. Loved your take on the photo – reality raises its ugly head despite the paranormal influence, love when writers do that as well as you did! Not humming that, not humming that tune…damn!
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I think living in a B&B is creepier than in a haunted house! Total strangers roaming around your house and touching your things? No way! And it is a catchy tune, isn’t it? 😉 Thanks for reading!
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One of the best reasons to stay at a B&B is to maybe hear an unexplained bump or two in the night! Great story filled with the sense of human struggle while trying to make the best of it.
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Now I will have zippity-do-dah going through my head all day. Good story with tie ins to others. ^..^
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Thanks! I think my plan to get that song stuck in everyone’s head is a success. 😉
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Haa haa!
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Brilliant last line.
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This is goood. Bravo. (Zip-a-dee-day.)
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I love this story! Your imagination rocks!
By the way: I love scaring people but I am afraid of ghosts and funeral homes!
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Me too! Funeral homes creep me out, though I don’t know how I would react if I were to ever encounter a ghost.
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me either
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My oh my..what happy ghosts!
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Yep, they’re a part of the family! 😉
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If ever there was a time for accepting one’s housing situation, it should be this. It is better to be comfortable than scared.
Unique take on the picture.
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True, though I don’t know if I’d ever be able to accept ghosts in my house. I’d probably move out as soon as I can! Lol! Thanks for reading!
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Haha, i love this family at ease with its ghosts. Last line was great.
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Thanks. I don’t know if people would ever really be comfortable living with ghosts, but it sure was fun writing!
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Can’t get that song outta my head now. Nicely done!
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Haha! I’ve been singing it all day myself. 😀 Thanks for reading!
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Wonderful Nortina! I love the last line. Priceless.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Maybe they can’t recognize the tune for some reason 😉
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We’ll give them the benefit of the doubt 😉
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