A Washington ghost story: The Haunting of Halcyon House
- Oct 29, 2017
- 1 min read
For Halloween, I present a two-part Washington ghost story based on actual events. Part 1: The Mysterious Passenger.
I had just started to pull the door of the taxi shut behind me when I felt a tug. The door swung open and a man jumped in, forcing me to scoot over on the back seat. He closed the door with a thunk.
“Hey, buddy,” I said with annoyance. “This cab’s taken already.”
“Let me ride with you for a little while,” the man said, panting. He pulled a handkerchief from a pocket and wiped his brow. “I’ll pay the fare — and tell you a story to boot.”
I met the eyes of the cabdriver in the rearview mirror. He shrugged. I nodded.
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