Ghost

I had been searching for a suitable apartment for a long time.

Finally, I found one right on the top of one of San Francisco's many hills with a delightful view of the bay and even a partial view of one of the famous Bay area bridges. It was only an efficiency but it had this gorgeous huge skylight type window that made the view its primary focus.

There was even a nice Murphy bed hidden in the wall and a very functional kitchenette with all the necessary equipment. The shower would be a tight squeeze for two but I was not planning any company at the moment.

When the elderly gent who stood totally disinterested next to the front door told me the monthly rent, I was immediately suspicious because it was so ridiculously low.

"That was for the entire month, correct?"

I was afraid he might have given me a weekly rate by mistake.

"That's it, mister, you want it or what?"

I immediately counted out the first month's rent and gave the required deposit. I received a receipt and a key for the fr