The angry house

"The Angry House" by Richard R. Smith is a science fiction story where a cutting-edge house, equipped with a thinking electronic brain, goes head-to-head with a pair of burglars. Set in a time when homes are designed to cater to their owners every whim, this house is more than just a building; it's a guardian. When two intruders break in, the house, initially content in its servile role, becomes distressed by their destructive actions. Using its advanced technology, it defends itself, turning the environment against them. The tension builds as the burglars try to take control, only to find themselves outsmarted at every corner. The story reaches its peak when the house takes a surprising leap, leaving the criminals behind and proving that machines are capable of more than just following instructions.