Photo Prompt © Jennifer Pendergast
It was my first pad, and for the first time it was just me on my own.
Rent, of course, but not too expensive. Well, it was pretty tiny.
Partly furnished, all old stuff, but usable.
A single bed, a little rickety. A big cupboard, a dressing table (hideous), and a chest of drawers.
I’d a beanbag and a couple of big cushions, my clothes and bedding, my books and the darling record-player, plus some albums.
On the landing there was a shared kitchen and bathroom.
The first night, I’ll never forget that.
I woke up.
A ghost appeared.
Perfect.
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
Genre: Memoire
Word Count: 100
luna's on line 
I like to think it will be a friendly ghost to help her cope with her first time being alone… maybe? 🙂 Nicely done, Chris!
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Oh yes, a happy and friendly ghost – what fun she had!
Thanks for that, Dale.
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👻💞
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Sounds idyllic to me!
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Exactly! We do like a mystery or two, especially if a ghost will appear.
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A free ghost 👻! That should have upped the rent. 🤣
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Let’s hope that the little ghost will hide when the landlord asks for his rent each month and when he knocks on the door and opens it to see everything is in order! 👻😉😅
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That’s a good idea 😜
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Better a ghost than a ghostwriter, because you don’t need the latter, Chris. 🙂
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Ha ha, thanks for that, Dave! Still, always useful to have a nice little ghost around, although it’s getting a bit crowded with those two gargoyles near me!! 🤣😅
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spooky Chris! 🥰🥰✌️✌️
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Spooky and fun though, eh? Thanks CA 😊💛🤣
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Every lousy dive apartment needs a ghost.
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Oh yes, hundred per cent!!
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sage and respect
pray for your soul
do you know you re dead
and freaking me out too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What fun and weird… ghosts are great! (there’s another giggling) 👻🤣
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Perfect yes! For a strong willed writer. Not for the squeamish Chris 😱
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No scary ghosts around me, that’s for sure… just fun ones! 😉
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I wasn’t expecting a ghost to appear!
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Well, it’s mostly true. I was sure I could sense a ghost across the landing. She used to walk down the stairs. She was definitely a woman, middle-aged and she was Hodge (one of my books).
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Hmm, intriguing . . .
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a wonderful beginning of something. . .
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Could be a series – but probably not!
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Oh goodness, I don’t think I could stay there. Good story😊
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Ah, it’s just a story (and with a ghost). Thanks Cale!
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😊
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Whoa!! 😮 Scary
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Scary? Well, only a bit! Thanks, Geeta.
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Well that was an unexpected twist. Lol..handled it quite well.. I hope. 😝
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Just having a little giggle about that! Thanks so much, Nigel. 😉
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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That is a great short story, or starter of a story. Someone who love ghosts is intriguing.
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Thanks, Thomas! I might write a bit more about this little ghost… maybe.
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That would be fun to read
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😊
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Is that a journey into the past? Who knows, but the ghost!
Beautiful scene. 😊💖🤙
HBD!! 🤗😘🎉🥳
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An old big building, what might we expect?
Yep, that’s right…..
A lovely ghost! 👻😅
Thanks for my birthday, Aladin 😊💛🤩
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The matter-of-fact description of the ghost’s appearance is a nice touch,
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Thanks a lot, Neil.
~~ Plus, I will definitely keep your secret! ~~
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Well you didn’t want to get lonely did you?
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Exactly!! – I do like a ghost from time to time.
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Those cosy, low-rent homes with history are often the best places to discover mystery! 👻😺👻
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Absolutely… lots of things can appear! 😉
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A friendly ghost could be a good roommate. 👻
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Very much so! 😊
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i wonder when the ghosting happens. 🙂
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Bound to be at midnight and very quiet in that house… 😉
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What an adventure, Chris.
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It was! Thanks Robbie.
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🩷
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Dear Chris,
Hopefully the ghost was friendly and made for good company. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A lovely ghost – trust me! Thanks for the photo last week, Rochelle. 😊
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The ghost was the cherry on top. Burn a little sage or cedar and she’ll be all set 😉
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That’s a great tip – thanks a million, Li!
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You’re most welcome, Chris.
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It has everything you need, ghost included! 🙂
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Absolutely! Thanks so much, Brenda.
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