After He Found This in His Neighbor’s Attic, He Advised Her to Burn the House Down

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A Mystery

Every day, Kevin saw his neighbor sleeping in her car. He wondered why she would do that when she had a good-looking house just a few steps away. She was a nice neighbor, but why didn't she sleep in her house?

But Kevin would understand perfectly when he would finally set foot in her house. He would be left in disbelief, this house was clearly uninhabitable.

Just Friendly

Although Kevin was just across the street from his neighbor Ruth. They never actually talked for very long. They were just friendly to one another, nothing more.

Kevin only knew that Ruth was a retired lady that lived all on her own. He could never have expected that soon they would develop an unusual friendship.

Living in Her Car

Kevin was more and more curious about Ruth's situation. He saw her walk from her house to sleep in her car every night. Why would she live like this? No bed?

She had been doing this for weeks. What was going on? He needed to know and was somewhat concerned for her wellbeing.

What Was Wrong?

Kevin liked to go on walks and would often walk past her car and see if she was alright. They would chat for a little while and soon Kevin started to have a small piece of the larger story.

He didn't like that she slept in her car. This was a choice for her, but he wanted to know why she couldn't afford to sleep in her own bed.

Everything Was in There

Ruth was a little embarrassed but Kevin didn't mind. He noticed some things through the window that maybe he shouldn't have.

He saw that everything she needed was in that car. But why? She was retired, had a house, and was always friendly. What was really going on?