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Creative Writing: Chandler's Haunted House

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“Follow me,” she demanded. As we walked down the narrow hall, Ramona raked her long fingernails down the textured wallpapered. The chief followed closely as she led me around her desk to Chandler's closed office door. “After you,” she said gesturing toward the door. Without giving any thought to her gesture, I reached out to turn the door handle. And just as my hand made contact with the decorative knob, I jerked it back with a painful sigh. I couldn't touch it! It was a solid silver knob. I looked to Ramona for her assistance with the door, but she just stood there with a smug grin. “Oh, poor baby... I guess it'll be ladies first,” she said twisting the knob. Ramona pushed the door open, and I followed her into the office where Chandler stood with his hands folded behind his back. He wore a warming smile as if he was about to welcome an old friend. “Chris... It's so nice to be in your company again. I trust you have been treated well,” he said extending his hand. …show more content…

“We're not going to hurt you. You are loved here.” The chief – as well as Ramona – developed a confused look. “Come now, Chris. You didn't think I would orphan you just because of your unfortunate condition did you? Never... Once I welcome you into my family you will always be welcome.” He laid his icy arm over my shoulder and gave me a gentle squeeze. And I too was confused. “Chief, I want you to take our friend to my home. He'll be staying with us until his place has been cleaned up. There's no need for him to go through any unnecessary heartache. I want to make him as comfortable as possible.” Turning his attention to me he added, “If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. We are here to help you in this most difficult time.” I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I thought he was supposed to hate me, want to kill me, and detest even the very air that I breathed – I know I certainly felt that way toward him. So what was with the

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