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The Bait

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find no windows and only a door as expected, and two medusa’s on the sides. With all the courage from the ghost repel kit, I knock. A deep voice calls in. I step in to find a hooded man sitting behind a makeshift arrangement and laptop.

On quizzing about details, this eerie route turns into a scam.
As suspected, they collect the entry fees and pick out such ghastly locations. They weren’t expecting a claimant on the prize, more to the surprise when my team cropped up and 911 on their way.

Did I mention I’m from a news crew?

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    VerityAlways about 2 years ago

    Thank you for reading. Apologies had to cut the drabbles mid-sentence.

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    Neville Hunt about 2 years ago

    Don’t apologise Verity, it was a great way to keep the flow. It really took me by surprise. Great stuff... hope it made the front page or the prime slot if TV.

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    VerityAlways about 2 years ago

    Thanks, Neville.
    Hahaha It was fun writing!!

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    Jamie Clapperton about 2 years ago

    The first part was fun scary and the second part makes you hope the scammers get their just deserts! :-).

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    VerityAlways about 2 years ago

    Thanks, Jamie!
    Sadly, they get to eat stuff like correctional cake.

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    Christopher about 2 years ago

    Haha! Wasn't expecting that! Very well done.

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    VerityAlways about 2 years ago

    Thanks, Christopher! Glad it turned as surprise!

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