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The old man looked at her with an expression she couldn\u2019t read\u2014something between worry and urgency. \u201cI know it sounds strange. But I\u2019m not joking, Hannah. Please, sell it to me. It\u2019s not safe here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her hands tightened around the cup. \u201cWhat do you mean not safe? You think someone\u2019s coming after me?\u201d<\/p>\n

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He hesitated. \u201cLet\u2019s just say this place carries problems you can\u2019t see yet. Problems that will hurt you if you stay.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you threatening me?\u201d she snapped.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d he said quickly. \u201cI\u2019m trying to protect you. Please trust me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTrust you?\u201d she said bitterly. \u201cYou show up out of nowhere, sleep on my couch, and then tell me to sell my home for a dollar? I don\u2019t even know your name.\u201d<\/p>\n

He sighed and looked out the window. \u201cMy name is\u00a0Harold Brooks<\/strong>. I used to build houses around here decades ago. I know things about this neighborhood most people have forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hannah stood up, her voice trembling. \u201cI think you should go.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The old man looked at her with an expression she couldn\u2019t read\u2014something between worry and urgency. \u201cI know it sounds strange. But I\u2019m not joking, Hannah. Please, sell it to me. It\u2019s not safe here.\u201d Her hands tightened around the cup. \u201cWhat do you mean not safe? You think someone\u2019s coming after me?\u201d He hesitated….<\/p>\n

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