Exceptional Horrors of Real Estate The Smell of Death by Sally Law True Story Flash contest entry

I serviced a multi-county area in Florida as a real estate professional. Summer house viewings were the most difficult, especially when unoccupied. I ventured to such a place with a client, in the picturesque countryside.  The fixer-upper was overgrown, and the cobweb-lined entry door was difficult to open. Worse, it was filthy inside, and carrying a distinct smell... that of decomposing flesh. Following my nose, I headed down the dark hall. Fear gripped me when I noticed the back bedroom was closed off, with rags shoved under the door.  I bolted with my client, running in high-heels down the driveway. Recognized Author Notes I called the Sheriff to let him know about the smell and asked him to check on the house. It turned out to be a dead dog left by the previous owner. I let the listing agent have it about this poor dog that had been left to die. All she did was set the sign in the yard, put a lock box on the door, and drive away. She never went inside to inspect the house as she should have. Realtors like that, make me furious! I filed a complaint with her broker, but not without giving her an ear full. Unfortunately, pet owners aren't necessarily good ones either. Word count: 100. Per the contest rules, this flash can be between 98-102. Hyphenated words may count as one word. https://pixabay.com/photos/horror-halloween-eye-head-monster-3690119/@pixabay.com

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