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

Rationalising things

James wasn’t deterred by the Petersons’ spooky stories. “Old houses always have quirks,” he said confidently. Loose floorboards or nesting animals seemed more plausible explanations. A house of this size, at such a low price, was worth the risk. With minimal hesitation, he finalized the deal, feeling satisfied with his purchase despite the peculiar warning.