Here are some of my favourite books with memorable descriptions of houses and living spaces.
130. The passive aggression of kitchen sink Jenga, staying out all night so someone else has to put out the bins, using the last of the milk after the shop has shut and other sagas from a shared house that seem trivial once you see who else you could be living with.
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Still thinking about this. Creating flash stories though ISO notes like this could be a ‘thing’ much like six word stories are a thing. I think I’ll try.
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The things left unsaid.
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brilliant.
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I’m in a facebook group called the absurd sign project where people post photos of signs and notices that make you say WTF(?) These notices, if real, would fit well. Of course I’m wondering if you created these from scratch as a really clever fiction post.
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They’re totally fake. I made them up. One is written with my left hand to try to disguise my handwriting! They’re kind of based on some weird Craigslist adverts though!
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Based on many of your prior posts, I assumed so, but who can ever tell. They’re very good, straddling the line between unbelievable and “unfortunately too believable.”
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Thank you!
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“Mature, free-spirited, young-at-heart male” – what a wonderful way to put a positive spin on “dirty old man”!
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I can just imagine him flattering her and plying her with alcohol. “But you’re so pretty, you would do this for free for the boys at college who don’t know what they’re doing. Why not do it with someone experienced and get paid for it too? You could leave college debt-free. “ GROSS!
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The sad thing is that people like this really do exist!
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It takes all kinds, I guess:)
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I’m sure I’ve met some of these people. Gave me a good laugh, thank you!
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I had a crazy roommate once…
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The Little Stranger is such memorable living arrangement between the house and the occupants. I loved that book!
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Makes living on the street even look good!
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And that is why I’m reluctant for son#1 to rent out his extra room… I’ve seen both sides and it is scary on either end!
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Such simple, short adverts but they imply a wealth of information about the advertisers. I, for one, shall not apply!
I agree with henhouselady – creepy, indeed!
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I shall apply immediately, but which one? Difficult choice!
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Wow. Those rooming situations sound creepy.
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They might be fiction but are all based on genuine adverts that I read online. I fear for the young lad who goes and lives in the middle of nowhere with the serial killer, just as much as I hope the naive student doesn’t find herself getting pimped out for rent.
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