Landlord Stumbles Upon Squatter, Turns Pale When He Realizes Who It Is

Signing the lease

As the couple signed the lease, James felt relief mixed with anxiety. He hoped the house’s strange history had ended with the renovations. “If you need anything, just call,” he said, handing them the keys. They smiled, their excitement palpable. James forced a smile back, suppressing the growing weight of doubt inside him.