One Mysterious House

I discover its doors are locked
this white two-story old home
a lady I once knew occupied.
Now I find out she’s moved.
She told me she moved back here
as if she could reclaim her life
but to old friends a stranger.
Words unsaid linger in still air.


Some Kind of Mystery Contest
Sponsor: Netta Onclaud
January 13, 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Back with congrats. Really hoped to see it win!
Hind Avatar
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Love your take on this :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Oh I really like how you did this, Mike
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