Hey all! Needed a break from the Bimbo Fairy stories so I wrote this one. I will come back with more from the Bimbo Fairy soon. I'd like to give a shout out to Tx Tall Tales. I really enjoyed his story about a haunted house. I have finished homes before and liked the work. This story is about being possessed first, fixing a house up secondly to build anticipation. My story is about possession. As always everyone in the story is above the age of 18 alive or dead. Please keep in mind that it is all fiction, purely fantasy.
For my muse!
Possessed
I was possessed!
At least that's what the man, who was currently sitting across from me, just told me. Now, not being spiritual in any way shape or form, I found his words impossible to believe. However, this wasn't just some man, he was an exorcist. A famous one. He had performed over three hundred successful exorcisms. Now he's telling me that I'm the reason he's here.
Let me fill you in on how I came to be in this predicament.
I found an amazing house, I was instantly drawn to the old Victorian. Beautiful bay windows adorned with lattice trimming, perfectly placed by the river on an acre of land. The for sale sign had been there for some time, weathered so much the phone number was no longer visible. No problem though, as a quick internet search gave me all the information I needed. I met with the broker at his office and he told me the house needed a lot of work. That was the main reason it hadn't sold yet. Immediately after our conversation I bought the house. Not bothering with the standard walk-through. He was a bit surprised, but didn't hesitate to accept my offer.
I had been saving for a house for quite a while, so I was able to close the cash deal that very day.
After crossing the T's and dotting all the I's I went to my apartment to pack clothes, food and necessities. I figured I would do laundry once a week at the old place, keeping it until the remodeling was done. I loaded my bed and enough furnishings to get by, along with cleaning supplies and cookware. It filled my truck to the brim, so without the benefit of a rear view mirror I started the journey to what I would eventually call home!
The sun was about to set as I pulled into the driveway, the house looked beautiful with the sun casting dusk's shadow on it. I unloaded quickly and broke out the kerosene lanterns for the night. The house was truly in a sad state of disrepair. The flooring and stairs were so bad I had to be careful where I stepped, which unfortunately limited me to the first floor. Surprisingly the downstairs bedroom was in good shape, even though the lattice and plaster would have to come down and be replaced with insulation and sheetrock. The property already had a well so water wasn't an issue, but electrical wires would have to be replaced. So no electricity for a bit which meant no hot water, assuming the water heater even worked. The gym in town had showers I could use when needed. I would be roughing it for a while, but I was happy it was mine.
Luckily I had cell service so I could run a hot spot for entertainment purposes. I had brought a large battery to recharge my phone, laptop and camera. I wanted to document my renovation progress. I laid in my bed exhausted but in a great mood. I listened to the old house groan and squeak until sleep overtook me. I got up before the sun and made a list of supplies I would need from Home Depot. I was lucky enough to finish houses with my old man when I was young so I knew I could do most of the work myself. I splashed some cold water on my face and cleaned myself up, then headed into town. I stopped for breakfast at the cafe, everyone was friendly, especially the waitress. She was a young, bouncing blonde with a nice figure. She was flirtatious and talkative, giving me the third degree about my recent purchase. She told me that as kids they believed the old Victorian to be haunted. She also said that no one would dare get close to it, which would explain the lack of graffiti. We talked on and off during my meal, I paid the check and left a generous tip for her friendliness.
A bit later I found myself paying for a truckload of lumber, plywood and other items that I needed right away. Arriving back at the house with a lot of daylight left, I unloaded the truck and got to work. I started on the stairs because I was curious what it looked like above me. Having plenty of room, I literally built the staircase, then using ropes and pulleys I hung it in place. It took me a while but I felt it was secure enough to use. Once at the top of the stairs I could see there were four rooms. A bathroom that was in fair shape, a sitting room with a bay window and bench, and two bedrooms. When I walked into what I can only assume was the master bedroom, I stood stupefied. It was in pristine shape, like time had stood still in it. Beautiful hardwood, walls without holes, doors that actually worked with skeleton key locks. The door on the opposite side of the room opened to a walk- in closet. It had built-in dresser drawers, rods on both sides and even a shoe rack. The weird part was it was full of clothes, women's clothes. Whoever lived here had just left them there. The clothes hung arranged by color. Most were from the Victorian era, with bustles and corsets. The dresser drawers held ladies undergarments of all varieties. Panties, garters, stockings, braziers and other assorted items. A variety of shoes all with considerable heels on them, filled the rack. Everything smelled clean and fresh with a hint of perfume in the air. It was like stepping back like Christopher Reeve did in Somewhere in Time. I wondered how the rest of the house was in such disrepair but this room was left perfect. I shook it off as a miracle of nature, and continued to work.
After putting in a good day, I still had time to get another load of lumber and grab a meal. Getting the wood I needed, I headed for the cafe. The same waitress was there and she approached me to take my order. It took me a minute, but I realized it actually wasn't the same gal, but her twin sister. Like her sister she was friendly, telling me what little she knew of the house. Once inhabited by a lovely widow that rarely left the home. She believed that the widow died in the house but wasn't certain.
That evening I fired up my generator and laptop so I could get online. I searched for any information on the old house, title transfers, old liens, mortgages, anything I could find. The broker had very little information on the house, it had been on the market long before the real estate company came to be. The title remained with the bank that was entrusted to the broker when they opened. I warmed some water and bathed after my homework. I thought about the lonely old lady that may have lived here as a recluse. It made me sad for some reason. I went to bed soon after that, quickly succumbing to sleep due to my efforts. At some point in the night I must have grown restless because when I woke up at first light, the blankets were all off the bed and I was naked. I usually slept in shorts and tank tops, never naked! On the floor were the clothes I went to bed in along with a pair of silk panties. Picking them up and inspecting them as I wondered how they found their way downstairs. They were definitely part of the wardrobe from the upstairs closet. Fine silk, that may have been a little risquΓ© for that time period. I could see through the fabric as it caressed my hand. It sent a chill down my spine and I did a little shake.
I dressed and cleaned up as I started in the room I had slept in. The plaster walls and ceiling came down, new wires and insulation took their place. It was getting close to noon, my stomach was growling and I needed more materials, so I went back to town. The cafe was a bit busy, but I found an empty table and waited my turn. Sure enough Mandy greeted me and took my order. She mentioned her sister speaking of meeting me. Her name was Brandy. Again friendly and full of questions, I told her of my discovery upstairs. She stated that she would like to see the clothes before I gave them to Goodwill or sold them off. I told her she was welcome to come by whenever she could. I enjoyed my meal and the company, but it was getting late and I wanted to start the front room before quitting for the day.
The noises of the house must have grown on me, I played music on my phone while I worked and I got a lot done. I warmed some water and gave myself a sort of sponge bath before changing into my sleeping clothes for the night. That was when I spotted the panties that I forgot to return to the dresser upstairs. I made my way up my new staircase, jumping on each stair to test its strength. Making my way into the closet with the aid of my flashlight, I put the folded panties back into the drawer. How I knew exactly what drawer and how to fold them, I didn't even question at the time.
I fell out quickly and woke before dawn, only to again find myself naked. My clothes carelessly tossed on the floor along with another pair of panties. I stood baffled looking at the pink lace and silk garment in my hand. How they found themselves down in the room I pondered that question I kept asking over and over to myself. My fingers enjoyed the soft, smooth material as I pondered my mystery. I cleaned and dressed, almost putting on the silk treasure, before catching myself. Shaking my head out of a fog, chalking it up to working too hard.
Off to town to eat and for more supplies. I stopped in the diner to get my meals to go. I ordered a sandwich for later that night so I wouldn't have to stop. Mandy, friendly as usual, seemed disappointed that I wasn't eating in. I told her I needed to get a lot done. She told me not to work too hard as she said goodbye.