Woman Is Giving House For Free Then She Finds The Catch

A New Home

Louisa felt her heart beating in her chest as she stood still. She felt sick as she surveyed her “new home.” How could she be so foolish? A chill traveled down her spine as she examined the fading blood smear on the floor.

Then all of a sudden, she noticed something in the room’s corner and let out a horrified cry. She was in awe of what she is observing. Louise came to the conclusion that this residence was free at that very moment. She was aware that she couldn’t reverse the situation.

Louisa Johnson

With her three-year-old daughter, Louisa Johnson relocated to a tiny town near Louisiana in the hopes of starting again. It was precisely what they required.

She was so overjoyed when she found the ideal home in which to begin a new chapter in her life with her daughter. There was just one catch, though. And Louisa understood she had made a serious error when she discovered what it was.

A New Town

One chilly night, Louisa slipped into their car and drove 200 miles away from her husband’s house with her kid in a stroller and a suitcase full of belongings.

Louisa arrived in her new town with her daughter sound sleeping. She immediately believed that things could only get better, but she was terribly mistaken.

Searching For A Job

While searching for a job and a place to reside, Louisa and her kid stayed with a friend. After a few weeks, she was able to land a job at a nearby restaurant.

Next on her list was? to locate the ideal residence for herself and her kid. However, Louisa had no clue what was ahead of her.

 Wasn’t Asking For Much

It was a struggle at first to find a suitable home. Some were too expensive, and some were too disgusting. Louisa wasn’t asking for much, just a simple, two-bedroomed house with a backyard.

But a mysterious stranger was about to come into Louisa’s life and “help” her out. Or so she thought.

They Needed A House Of Their Own

At the town’s real estate office, Louisa was perusing the residences for sale. With each location she glanced at, her eyes rolled back and her brows furrowed.

She exhaled a frustrated sigh. She didn’t want to stay at her friend’s place any longer. Her daughter required security; she required a residence. None of these were that, either. Louisa then abruptly felt a touch on her shoulder.

An Elderly Woman

Louisa saw the tap was coming from an elderly woman as she turned back. Her thin hair was snow-colored, and her face was more wrinkly than a summer garment blowing in the breeze.

“Can I assist?” Louisa questioned as a wave of unease washed over her. She said, “You’re searching for a house.” The woman gave Louisa a slow nod while flashing her few remaining teeth in a grin. Before leaving, she gave Louise a piece of paper. What was written there?

A Stunning House

Louisa quickly tore open the paper and was surprised to see a photo of a lovely home. Then she realized this home was being sold for exactly zero money. Why was this house free?

It seemed ideal, with three bedrooms, two baths, a big kitchen, and a huge lawn! Louisa would quickly discover, however, that this home was far from ideal.

Making The Call

A cell phone number was written beneath the image, and for a split second, Louisa pondered her options. Was there a rationale to this home’s absence from the estate agency? Should she even listen to advise from an unknown person?

She put her concerns aside and pulled out her phone. She made the call while feeling both anxious and excited. But Louisa had no idea that she would later regret making that particular call.

Getting There

The phone eventually picked up after nearly a minute of waiting, and Louisa heard “hello” in her ear. She instantly greeted everyone and declared her interest in the property seen on the newspaper.

When Mikey, the seller, learned Louisa was interested in the property, he was ecstatic. Louisa complied when he asked she come over right immediately. No harm could come to her. But she would soon come to understand that was not at all the case.

Arriving At The House

As Louisa drove to the house’s address, she could already feel butterflies in her stomach. The drive was quite long, this house was further out than she had hoped, but she didn’t care. 

As she pulled up, Louisa was utterly gobsmacked with how huge the house was in real life. Louisa was already sold. “What could be wrong with this?” She quietly muttered to herself. But Louisa was going to find out soon enough. 

Tour Of The House

As Louisa pulled in, she saw a man standing at the front of the house. While Louisa got out, the man came rushing over. A gigantic smile slapped on his face.

“You must be Louisa, and I’m Mikey,” the man said. The two introduced themselves, and Mikey swiftly kicked off the tour of the house. Louisa set foot inside her potential new home, not knowing what was about to happen. 

Excited 

Walking around the house, Louisa reveled in the excitement. She could already picture her daughter playing in the backyard and herself baking cookies in the stunning Victorian kitchen.

Accompanied by Mikey, Louisa could tell he was enjoying her excitement and optimism for this house. Maybe he was just happy for her? But Louisa had no idea what Mikey’s hidden agenda was. 

She Loved It

The house needed some work, but nothing too drastic– a few coats of paint and a tidy-up. Louisa saw a dark red stain on the living room floor, but that was nothing a bottle of bleach couldn’t fix.

After seeing every area of the house, Louisa was confident she was making the right decision. But little did she know she was making a huge mistake.

The History

Mikey completed his tour of the house and then started to explain its history to Louisa. This house was his grandmother’s, and unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago. 

Louisa was sad to hear that. She lost her grandfather a few years ago, so she could sympathize with Mikey. The two then went into the living room to discuss the house over coffee. But she had no idea what was coming.

There Was A Catch

Sitting in the living room amongst the gorgeous furniture and spacious rooms, Louisa felt this house was too good to be true. Why would a house like this be given away for free? It sounded absurd – there had to be some catch. 

And Louisa was right. There was a catch, and when she found out what it was, she was left feeling sick to her stomach.

How Did You Hear About The House?

As Louisa and Mikey sipped on their coffees, Mikey said, “Oh, I forgot to ask, how did you find out about this house?” As Louisa placed her coffee on the crystal table in front of her, she replied, “an old woman showed it to me in town.”  

 As soon as Louisa said that, she saw Mikey’s face go as white as a ghost. As if he had just heard something truly terrifying.   

The Same Old Woman

Confused, Louisa asked what was wrong. But then suddenly, she saw something in the corner of the room. It was a picture hung up on the wall, a portrait of an old woman. 

 It was Mikey’s grandmother. Mikey’s dead grandmother. It was the same old woman who had shown Louisa this house a few hours ago. Louisa sat frozen in her tracks, and a terrible feeling hit the pit of her stomach. 

Lost For Words

“Your grandmother,” Louisa said, her voice trembling, “she’s the old woman who showed me the house this morning.” Mikey’s mouth dropped open, and he put his hands over his face. 

Louisa didn’t know what to do; she wanted to run out of this house and get as far away as possible. But she also wanted answers. “Mikey, what’s going on?” She asked. Mikey looked at her and started to reveal the truth.

Was It Haunted?

You see, this house was free because many people have claimed it’s haunted. Many people have said the ghost of Mikey’s grandmother, Adele, haunts the halls. 

Mikey had never seen anything out of the ordinary, but he also made sure to stay far away from this house as he could. What about Louisa? Knowing all of this, was this house still the house of her dreams? 

Getting Out 

When Louisa heard the truth, she decided not to go ahead with moving in. She usually didn’t believe in the paranormal, but after the encounter with the old woman, aka Adele, she felt different. 

Instead, she managed to find a smaller two-bedroom house. But Louisa didn’t mind. After all, wouldn’t you rather have one less bedroom than a ghost visitor?

Best Decision

A few days later, Louisa was checking out all the paperwork for her new home at the real estate agency. Another old lady was working as the receptionist. She looked over 80 years of age, and she wanted to ask her something.

Although it had been a few days since her visit to the haunted house, she still wondered if it really was a true story. Perhaps this old lady knew something. It wouldn’t hurt to ask.

An Unwelcome Question

Louisa approached the receptionist. “Madam, I was wondering if you could help me with something?” she sweetly asked. “Hi, deary, sure, are you having problems with your forms?” she said with a tired smile. “No, actually, it’s an off-topic question about the old haunted house.” The old lady looked directly at her with stone-cold eyes.

The old receptionist looked as though she was about to tell Louisa to go away. Louisa watched her take a deep breath as if she was about to reply, but she just exhaled and continued staring at Louisa. Louisa realized she had hit a nerve and said, “I’m sorry I asked. It’s not my business anyway.”

Some Interesting Information

Louisa turned to walk away when the senior lady cleared her throat. She stopped and looked back at her. The receptionist was teary-eyed and said, “It’s alright. I’ll tell you.”

Louisa was shocked. So there was more. She knew there must be a genuine reason for the house’s dilapidation. It can’t be haunted, she thought.

There Is More

“It all happened a few years ago,” the old receptionist started. “The family that was living in the house was normal. They were a friendly bunch, always playing games in the park, always outside. But one day, something happened to the owners,” Louisa listened intently.

“What happened?”’ Louisa asked. “They disappeared, dear,” she said, her eyes staring into the distance. “Gone. Poof,” the old lady wiggled her bony finger in the air. Louisa didn’t understand, but she didn’t want to seem rude by asking more questions.

A Memory

There was a moment of silence. Louisa wondered whether the old lady had forgotten she was standing there. She seemed to be in a world of her own. Perhaps Louisa had taken her back in the past, and she was reminiscing about the good old days.

Louisa turned to sit back down, but then the old lady screamed, “Gone!” Louisa turned back, startled. As she stared at the old lady, waiting to see what she did next, she thought, “What was wrong with the people in this town?” The old lady continued to speak.

A Small-Town Mystery

“Some people thought that they just locked themselves in the house,” she said, pointing toward the direction of the house. “But I knew, I knew, she told me,” the old lady muttered as she walked outside. Louisa started to think that it wasn’t such a good idea to have started a conversation with this old lady.

“Then some people claimed that they saw them in the house at night,” she continued with her eyes wide like an owl. “Some people said they saw shadows dancing at night,” Louis looked confused. “She loved to dance all night, ” she finished in a weary tone, her eyes drifting off again.

Strange Townies

Louisa wondered whether the old lady knew what she was talking about. “It’s just a scary story. Do you have a bathroom around here” she said, trying to change the subject. The old receptionist just smiled and said, “You think I’m talking hogwash, dear?”

Louisa was a bit embarrassed, “No, it’s just that I was-”. She cut her off “Going to buy that house, right? Or take it rather? Yeah, there is a reason why nobody wants to live in it, dear. I saw it with my own two eyes.”

The Real Story

“What?” Louisa shouted in a shocked tone, “You believe in ghosts, madam? You really think that place was haunted?” The old lady answered, “Dear, I’m old, but I am not dead. My eyes have seen more than they would have wished to, but I can’t deny it.”

“Well, I don’t believe in ghosts, madam,” she said with distinction. “That’s fair enough, but you still went to view the property because you thought it was free. It’s funny what people choose to believe if it fits in their budget,” she said with a smirk. Loisa did not know what to say.

Weird World

She couldn’t believe that the old lady had said that. “Sometimes, when we really need help, the universe sends messages to remind us that we are not alone. Like the lady that came to tell you about the house, right?” the old lady chattered on.  Louisa was confused because nobody was around that day. How did this old receptionist know?

“That’s odd, I didn’t mention speaking to anyone. How did you know about her? Did you see her?” Louisa asked curiously.  ”Well, yes and no. You see, dear…how can I explain? She is my sister, and that is her house,” said the old woman with a pleasant look. Louisa was frozen with fear.

 

Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.