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THE HOUSE OF HORRORS
The email he has received today is marked urgent. But it's from a friend who Chris Stephens and his son, Mike were watching the football world cup on TV. His wife Stella was preparing dinner for the family. The doorbell rang several times before Mike opened it. Lawrence Matthews strode in with his wife Lisa. He was their family friend. Chris and Lawrence knew each other since childhood. Lisa was looking for Stella. Chris said, " You will find her in the kitchen." Lisa smiled and thanked him. Lawrence hit him playfully on the shoulders and said, "Hey, dude! It's been a long time since we met. Hope you haven't forgotten me." Chris grinned at him and added,"I thought it was the other way round. What brings you here?"
Lawrence answered,"Have patience, my dear. I will tell you everything after dinner." Their wives were chatting away merrily. They had their dinner shortly. They enjoyed the delicious meal of sweet corn soup, roast beef and sausages with french fries and ice cream. After eating to their heart's content, they chatted for some time. Lawrence cleared his throat and addressed both Chris and Stella. He said "I have a proposal for you. I am dealing with the real estate business. A client requested me to find a suitable plot for him. He wants to build a multi-storeyed building for the residential purpose. Your property meets his requirements. I am willing to pay $400000. What do you say?"
Chris and Stella looked at each other. Chris replied, "My answer is no. I wouldn't sell this house even if you offered me a hundred billion dollars. Stella and I built it together using our hard earned money."
Lawrence exclaimed, " I have an irresistible offer for you. Why don't you move into my new luxury condo in the heart of Manhattan? "
Chris was adamant. He politely declined the offer. Lawrence turned towards Stella. He asked her, "Why don't you convince your husband to accept my generous offer?"
Stella answered "I hate to disappoint you, but I can't help you in this matter. I wholeheartedly support his decision." Lawrence added with a shrug, "If you change your mind, please call me at this number." They took leave off Chris and his family and left for their home.
Chris and Stella loved their little house. They would never dream of parting with it.
Lawrence was in a foul mood. He thought that he would easily persuade Chris and Stella to sell their house. He had already taken $5000 in advance from his client.
Lawrence wanted to usurp his friend's house at any cost. His circle of friends included corrupt politicians, criminals and contract killers. He hired a contract killer to get rid of Mike. The latter was Chris and Stella's only son. He was in eighth grade and attended Pinegrove school for boys. Lawrence filled him up with all the details. He asked him to tamper with the brakes in Mike's bicycle to make it look an accident. He gave a brief description of the cycle that he had gifted to Mike on his twelfth birthday.
It was Wednesday. The contract killer reached the school and straightaway went to the bicycle...
Lawrence answered,"Have patience, my dear. I will tell you everything after dinner." Their wives were chatting away merrily. They had their dinner shortly. They enjoyed the delicious meal of sweet corn soup, roast beef and sausages with french fries and ice cream. After eating to their heart's content, they chatted for some time. Lawrence cleared his throat and addressed both Chris and Stella. He said "I have a proposal for you. I am dealing with the real estate business. A client requested me to find a suitable plot for him. He wants to build a multi-storeyed building for the residential purpose. Your property meets his requirements. I am willing to pay $400000. What do you say?"
Chris and Stella looked at each other. Chris replied, "My answer is no. I wouldn't sell this house even if you offered me a hundred billion dollars. Stella and I built it together using our hard earned money."
Lawrence exclaimed, " I have an irresistible offer for you. Why don't you move into my new luxury condo in the heart of Manhattan? "
Chris was adamant. He politely declined the offer. Lawrence turned towards Stella. He asked her, "Why don't you convince your husband to accept my generous offer?"
Stella answered "I hate to disappoint you, but I can't help you in this matter. I wholeheartedly support his decision." Lawrence added with a shrug, "If you change your mind, please call me at this number." They took leave off Chris and his family and left for their home.
Chris and Stella loved their little house. They would never dream of parting with it.
Lawrence was in a foul mood. He thought that he would easily persuade Chris and Stella to sell their house. He had already taken $5000 in advance from his client.
Lawrence wanted to usurp his friend's house at any cost. His circle of friends included corrupt politicians, criminals and contract killers. He hired a contract killer to get rid of Mike. The latter was Chris and Stella's only son. He was in eighth grade and attended Pinegrove school for boys. Lawrence filled him up with all the details. He asked him to tamper with the brakes in Mike's bicycle to make it look an accident. He gave a brief description of the cycle that he had gifted to Mike on his twelfth birthday.
It was Wednesday. The contract killer reached the school and straightaway went to the bicycle...
