The Last Tenant

"The Last Tenant" by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon is a story from the late 1800s about a couple looking for a new home, but it becomes much more than a simple search. Edward, comfortable with his life, faces his wife Maria's desire for something better, leading them to a strange and unsettling house. Their visit to 79 Lamb's Terrace begins with an unnerving silence, and despite Edward's worries, Maria is eager to explore. Things get weird when Edward rings a bell, causing spooky sounds and the sudden appearance of a ghost girl and a skeletal cat, leaving them both scared and confused. The story mixes funny moments with supernatural mysteries to keep the reader hooked.