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Our unease escalated when a frantic stranger screeched to a halt, rolled down his window, and warned us not to rent from “these criminals.” Just as abruptly as he arrived, he sped off into the distance, leaving us standing there, equal parts confused and alarmed.
The Strange Drive to the House
Minutes later, our tour guide arrived, and we hopped into her car. As she drove us to the property, she nonchalantly informed us that the previous tenants “never fully moved out,” leaving behind an assortment of belongings. A strange detail to mention, I thought; perhaps a minor inconvenience? Little did I know, this was just the preamble to a series of unfortunate revelations.