After Leaving the Camera On, He Caught Her Doing Her Worst – a Short Story

It all started when Evan's life turned upside down. He became a widower but had no clue about the surprises waiting for him.

A man named Evan faced a strange puzzle that made him question who he could trust in a world filled with odd happenings. This puzzling event changed how Evan saw himself, the people around him, and what was real. It all started when he became a widower, and his life was turned upside down. However, he had no clue about the surprises waiting for him.

Saying Goodbye

At a sad gathering to say goodbye to his wife, Evan watched everyone talk about her, and his family barely talked to him. Most of the visitors seemed more interested in his big house than in comforting him. When everyone finally left, Evan was alone. Feeling Alone Being alone after losing someone you love can make you see and hear things that aren’t there. Evan’s friends and family were worried about him but didn’t stay around to help. He felt their concern was temporary because only a few checked on him after the gathering.

Problems with Family Evan’s kids didn’t stick around after their mom’s goodbye. They seemed distant, maybe because they had everything they needed or because Evan was always busy. Sometimes, families grow apart without big fights. Missing Things After everyone left, only Evan’s housekeeper, Sarah, stayed with him. Then, after about a month, Evan noticed small things disappearing from his house.

The Solution: Cameras

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Evan thought that using cameras would solve his problem. Even though using cameras seemed a bit strange, Evan didn’t have many people around to question his decision. His wife had passed away, his relationship with his kids was distant, and only a few, including his housekeeper, would wonder why he was being so cautious.

He knew putting up cameras might seem overly cautious, but it wouldn’t harm anyone. He wasn’t completely certain that Sarah, his housekeeper, was taking things, but he didn’t know her well enough to be sure. They had a few chats, and she appeared nice, but Evan couldn’t be certain.

Evan Installs Cameras

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Evan checked the recordings daily, but he didn’t find any proof, even though he kept a close eye on Sarah since she was one of the few people who visited. He and Sarah both liked the game Clue, where the joke was always about the housekeeper being the culprit.

Evan Played Clue

New Hope, Minnesota - May 26, 2019: Hand holds a classic, vintage Clue Detective board game, from the 1990s. Made by Parker Brothers
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He liked solving mysteries and loved the game Clue. That’s why he set up the cameras; he felt like a detective in his old age. He thought Sarah, being a Clue fan, would understand. But he never told her about the cameras.

Sarah