PHOTO PROMPT -Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields
The Chair
A realtor calls Jack to the Cook house in northern Maine, to prove it’s full of antiques and empty of ghosts.
He sets up his equipment in one corner of the allegedly haunted master bedroom. Then, he waits. In front of him, an antique writing desk holds a portrait of old Mr. Cook, from his younger days.
“I wonder what the new owners will do with you,” he tells the picture.
Suddenly, the chair tips over, knocking him to the floor.
“Get out of my house!”
Great, Jack thinks – a prankster. Except, there are no strings attached to the chair….
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This is my entry for Friday Fictioneers, where every Friday we get together and write 100 word stories in response to a prompt. Sound like fun? Give it a try!
Anne Higa 
Dear Anne,
I’d say that Mr. Cook is not pleased. The new owners are in for an adventure. Nice one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
As an avid “ghost hunter” myself, as well as a writer, I loved this!
good thing no one was sitting in the chair or surprise! i’m thinking this house may be a hard selling piece of real estate. well done!
I wonder if the estate agents have to legally declare “haunted” when they’re trying to sell the house? Great story!
Anne, Mr. Cook just happens to be the name of one of favorite teachers. He was my sixth grade teacher. Gee, I hope it’s not him! Great story. A desk with a past that doesn’t want to leave. Nice one!
Visitors make Mr Cook cranky. Wonder how the new owners will cope. Nice story.
Great take – focusing on the chair. And a ghost story, too.
Thanks Alicia!
Gonna make a believer out of him!
Maybe… You never know with diehard cynics! Thanks for visiting!
Oh. I scare easily when it comes to ghosts. That was scary. I would so be out of that house. I’d have to call one of those Mediums like in the movie, Poltergeist. That was very good. Well written to scare me. Lucy
Thanks Lucy. Me too! I have to be careful not to write scary stuff at night because my “office” is in the basement.
Anne, Actually, the Cook house might sell better depending on the buyers who are interested. They could turn it into a bed and breakfast for those who want to spend the night in a haunted house. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
Dear Anne, Great ghost story and I think Mr. Cook answered him long-distance. If they turn it into a bed & breakfast, then they should probably include a list of do’s and don’ts that Mr. Cook would prefer. Good job Anne! Nan 🙂