Haunted Boston

Elijah Harris stood at the foot of a concrete staircase and looked up. The two-story building, a brick row house in one of Boston’s gentrified neighborhoods, awaited a gut and renovation that would bring it into the current century and secure its owner a premium in rental income. But first the previous tenant had to go.

He was told the house still smelled like the old woman’s decaying corpse, which sat in her armchair for a good month before anybody noticed her overstuffed mailbox and called 9-1-1. The buyer practically stole the place at auction, a decision he might have second-guessed if he'd known that the spirit of Mabel Grizzard hadn't 'gone into the light' when it was suggested to her.

Wearing a black jumpsuit and boots, a neon-green GHC logo emblazoned on the back, Eli hefted his gear-laden pack onto his shoulders and took a deep breath. Time for a pep talk.

"You can do this. You're from DC! You've seen more fucked up shit than this." Still, as he mounted the steps and stuck the key in the door, Eli knew he was supposed to have back-up for situations like this. But back-up required coworkers, and Bev Bathstone couldn't lift a GHC tech-pack if her life depended on it.

[Open to Anyone]

Ms. Savoy,

Here's the information you requested for the job ad on the Boston Gazette's website. Just to confirm, it should be on the career page from 01/26-02/06:

"G. Host and Company, a reputable business established in the Dorchester neighborhood in 1912, seeks qualified candidates for a variety of positions. Candidates with experience in the fields of medicine, science, investigation, historical research, computer technology, mechanics, religious studies, public relations, and office management are encouraged to apply. Positions open until filled. Full-time and part-time positions available. Successful candidates must possess the ability to work rotating shifts, serve in an on-call rotation, and must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license. Candidates must also possess the ability to manage stress, think critically, and maintain confidential information. Salary is commensurate with experience. Temporary and long-term contract work a possibility. Send resume and cover letter to ghostco@server.com. Some applicants will receive invitations to interview."

I really appreciate it!!!

Elijah