Five Housewives Create Secret Chat to Discuss Mysterious Neighbor, and Reveal a Shocking Secret—Story of the Day

DAY 1 (Oct’ 27) – NEW NEIGHBOR

@LadyLilac: 10:00 a.m

Hi, ladies! I created this anonymous chat on our neighborhood site just for us housewives so we can freely discuss topics that concern us. Today’s agenda is our new neighbor. He’s been acting very strangely.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:02 a.m

Hi, @LadyLilac. Finally, someone made a space for this! This new neighbor, Mike, really raises a lot of questions. Yesterday, I saw him peeking over my fence. That’s just unacceptable!

@StarryEyes: 10:04 a.m.

Hello, everyone! I think he’s weird, too. He gave my kids candy without asking me. That really worried me.

@GreenGoddess: 10:06 a.m.

Good day! What really shocks me is that he’s wearing the clothes of the former owner and acting exactly like him. The former neighbor left so abruptly that no one noticed, and now this guy has just taken over his life.

@ShadowWatcher: 10:08 a.m.

Hi, everyone. Maybe he just hasn’t had time to move his things yet? Let’s not jump to conclusions.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:10 a.m.

@ShadowWatcher, do you really think so? I find it hard to believe someone would so easily wear someone else’s clothes.

@LadyLilac: 10:12 a.m.

You might be right. But I think we should give him a chance. Someone should go and talk to him. Meanwhile, let’s throw a Halloween party and invite him, too. It’ll help us learn more about him.

@StarryEyes: 10:14 a.m.

I agree. That’s a good idea. We can get to know him better.

@GreenGoddess: 10:15 a.m.

Agreed!

@CrimsonQueen: 10:16 a.m.

Someone should distribute invitations to Mike and others so as not to arouse suspicion. Halloween is a great cover.

@LadyLilac: 10:18 a.m.

Great! I’ll handle the invitations. Don’t forget to prepare your dishes and bring them to Lucy’s yard since she always hosts the parties.

@ShadowWatcher: 10:22 a.m.

Sounds good. Time to buy decorations and costumes. See you, ladies!

DAY 2 (Oct’ 28) – NEIGHBOR’S CLOTHES

@LadyLilac: 10:00 a.m.

Good morning, everyone! So, did anyone see Jane yesterday? She didn’t show up for our meeting.

@ShadowWatcher: 10:02 a.m.

I heard she left town for a few days, but she’ll help with anything remotely.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:03 a.m.

OK, did anyone talk to Mike? He was acting strange again.

@StarryEyes: 10:05 a.m.

I spoke to him briefly. When I asked Mike about clothes, he said he was having financial difficulties and found the clothes in the attic, so he wears them to save his few decent outfits.

@GreenGoddess: 10:08 a.m.

Maybe we should help him out.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:10 a.m.

Help him? Are you serious? He could be a spy for all we know!

@StarryEyes: 10:11 a.m.

Oh, please! You watch too many TV shows. He’s just a man in a tough spot.

@GreenGoddess: 10:12 a.m.

Enough with the spy nonsense. We’re supposed to be neighbors. Helping each other is what we do.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:14 a.m.

Oh, stop pretending to be so noble! You just don’t want anyone else to notice him because you have a crush on him!

@GreenGoddess: 10:18 a.m.

Both of you, stop it! This is ridiculous. We’re here to discuss our concerns, not tear each other apart.

@ShadowWatcher: 10:19 a.m.

Alright.

@StarryEyes: 10:25 a.m.

Lucy, make sure everything is ready for the party. Let’s make it a night to remember.

DAY 3 (Oct’ 29) – REMINDER

@LadyLilac: 9:00 a.m.

Hey ladies! Just a quick reminder, we need to start decorating the yard for the party. Let’s meet at Lucy’s place at 2:30 p.m.

@CrimsonQueen: 9:02 a.m.

OK.

@StarryEyes: 9:03 a.m.

Got it. See ya there.

@GreenGoddess: 9:05 a.m.

Sure thing. I’ve got some awesome decorations to bring.

@ShadowWatcher: 9:06 a.m.

Sounds good.

@CrimsonQueen: 9:08 a.m.

By the way, Mike still hasn’t moved his things. Anyone else find that odd?

@LadyLilac: 9:10 a.m.

Yeah, it’s weird. But let’s focus on the decorations for now. We’ll figure him out soon enough.

DAY 4 (Oct’ 30) – INVITATION

@LadyLilac: 10:00 a.m.

Morning, ladies! So, the decorations are looking great. Thanks for all the help yesterday.

@StarryEyes: 10:02 a.m.

Morning! Yeah, the yard looks awesome. And guess what? Mike actually came over to help!

@GreenGoddess: 10:04 a.m.

No way! What did he do?

@StarryEyes: 10:06 a.m.

He helped set up some of the lights and even brought over some pumpkins. And get this—Mike asked someone out!

@CrimsonQueen: 10:08 AMa.m.

What?! Who did he ask out?

@StarryEyes: 10:10 a.m.

Emily. Can you believe it?

@ShadowWatcher: 10:12 a.m.

Wow, didn’t see that coming.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:14 a.m.

Well, well, well. Looks like Emily’s got herself a date. How do you feel about that, Emily?

@LadyLilac: 10:16 a.m.

Hey now, let’s not make a big deal out of it.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:18 a.m.

Nice, huh? We still don’t know much about him.

@StarryEyes: 10:20 a.m.

Don’t worry, Emily can handle herself.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:24 a.m.

Speaking of which, Mike asked me out too. Guess he’s just playing the field.

@LadyLilac: 10:26 a.m.

Seriously? What did you say?

@CrimsonQueen: 10:28 a.m.

I said yes, of course. We’re going to drink coffee after the party tomorrow.

@ShadowWatcher: 10:30 a.m.

Wait, didn’t you say he might be dangerous?

@CrimsonQueen: 10:32 a.m.

Yeah, but I want to get to the bottom of this. Plus, it’s a good way to find out more about him. And maybe it’s time someone else had the spotlight for a change, right Emily?

@LadyLilac 10:39 a.m.

I AM OFF!

@GreenGoddess: 10:36 a.m.

Alright, enough drama. Let’s focus on the party. Remember to bring your dishes to Lucy’s place tomorrow morning.

@CrimsonQueen: 10:50 a.m.

Fine, whatever.

DAY 5 (Oct’ 31 / Morning) – REFUSE

@LadyLilac: 8:00 a.m.

Hey ladies, bad news. Emily’s locked her yard.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:02 a.m.

What? Why would she do that? We’ve been planning this for days! She can’t just cancel on us like this.

@StarryEyes: 8:03 a.m.

Ugh, this is such a mess. We need to fix this. Maybe she’s just stressed out?

@GreenGoddess: 8:04 a.m.

What happened? Did something go wrong?

@ShadowWatcher: 8:06 a.m.

I don’t know, but we need to calm her down and get her back on board.

@LadyLilac: 8:08 a.m.

She’s just really upset about the whole situation with Mike. I think she’s overwhelmed with everything going on.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:10 a.m.

She’s being ridiculous. It’s just a party. We all have to deal with stuff. But she can’t just bail on us at the last minute.

@StarryEyes: 8:12 a.m.

Emily, if you can see this, please reconsider. We’ve all worked hard for this party. It means a lot to us.

@LadyLilac: 8:20 a.m.

She’s not answering. What are we going to do?

@LadyLilac: 8:28 a.m.

Okay, let’s try to talk to her in person. Maybe that’ll help.

***

@LadyLilac: 9:00 a.m.

Hey, Emily finally responded.

@LadyLilac: 9:02 a.m.

The party is back on. She’ll unlock the yard later.

@StarryEyes: 9:04 a.m.

Thank goodness. Maybe she just needed some time to cool off.

@GreenGoddess: 9:06 a.m.

Phew! That’s a relief.

@StarryEyes: 9:16 a.m.

See you all later. And let’s try to enjoy ourselves tonight.

@ShadowWatcher: 9:20 a.m.

Yep, let’s make sure we have everything ready.

@CrimsonQueen: 9:22 a.m.

Fine. I’ll be there. This better be worth it.

***

@LadyLilac: 9:24 a.m.

Finally, we can breathe. Ready for tonight?

@ShadowWatcher: 9:26 a.m.

Absolutely. Are you prepared to shock everyone?

@LadyLilac: 9:28 a.m.

Of course. This will be unforgettable.

@LadyLilac has deleted their recent messages.

Day 6 (Nov’ 1) – MIKE AND EMILY TOGETHER

@LadyLilac: 8:00 a.m.

Morning, ladies! So, last night was something, huh?

@CrimsonQueen: 8:02 a.m.

Morning! Yeah, it was quite a surprise. Did anyone else notice Emily and Mike together in their pajamas?

@StarryEyes: 8:03 a.m.

I did! I can’t believe they’re living together. When did that happen?

@GreenGoddess: 8:04 a.m.

It’s definitely a shocker. I had no idea they were that close.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:06 a.m.

Well, Emily, care to explain? We’re all dying to know what’s going on.

@LadyLilac: 8:08 a.m.

I guess the secret’s out. I’m Emily. Mike and I have been seeing each other for a while. He’s actually a great guy once you get to know him.

@StarryEyes: 8:10 a.m.

So, when did this all start?

@GreenGoddess: 8:12 a.m.

Yeah, we’re all curious. Why keep it a secret?

@CrimsonQueen: 8:14 a.m.

I knew it! I knew something was going on with you two.

@LadyLilac: 8:16 a.m.

We wanted to keep it quiet until we were sure about everything. But now that it’s out, we’re not hiding anymore.

@StarryEyes: 8:18 a.m.

Okay, so who is everyone else then?

@GreenGoddess: 8:20 a.m.

I’m Marina. Guess we’re all coming clean now.

@StarryEyes: 8:22 a.m.

And I’m Lucy. That leaves Jane, right?

@ShadowWatcher: 8:24 a.m.

Actually, no. Jane was never here.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:26 a.m.

What do you mean Jane was never here?

@ShadowWatcher: 8:28 a.m.

It’s time I come clean. I’ve been in this chat all along. I’m not who you think I am.

@StarryEyes: 8:30 a.m.

Wait, what? Who are you then?

@ShadowWatcher: 8:32 a.m.

I’m Mike. I’ve been here from the start, listening to all the gossip about me.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:34 a.m.

No way! This can’t be real.

@GreenGoddess: 8:36 a.m.

You’ve been pretending to be someone else just to spy on us?

@ShadowWatcher: 8:38 a.m.

Yes, and now you know. I used to be the previous neighbor, but I got tired of all the attention and gossip. I decided to create a new appearance to understand your true motives. So I made some changes. I gained weight, dyed and curled my hair, and started wearing glasses. I’m the same rich snob you used to call me. Emily was the only one who behaved decently.

@LadyLilac: 8:40 a.m.

When Mike told me the truth, we decided to teach you all a lesson about minding your own business.

@CrimsonQueen: 8:42 a.m.

So all of this was just a game to you? Oh, and by the way, I’m Victoria.

@GreenGoddess: 8:44 a.m.

We knew that from the start. Don’t worry.

@ShadowWatcher: 8:48 a.m.

It wasn’t just a game. I needed to see if I could trust anyone here. Emily proved herself to be genuine. The rest of you… well, you’ve shown me your true colors.

@GreenGoddess: 8:52 a.m.

I think we all owe Emily an apology. We should rethink how we treat our neighbors.

@StarryEyes: 8:54 a.m.

I’m sorry, Emily. And Mike. I guess we all got caught up in the gossip.

@LadyLilac: 8:56 a.m.

Thank you. Let’s all try to do better from now on.

@ShadowWatcher: 8:58 a.m.

Take care, everyone. Emily and I have had enough of this.

@LadyLilac has left the chat.

@ShadowWatcher has left the chat.

@StarryEyes: 9:00 a.m.

I feel terrible.

@GreenGoddess: 9:02 a.m.

Agreed. Maybe we should take our conversations offline from now on.

@CrimsonQueen: 9:04 a.m.

Yeah, I suppose you’re right. We need to focus on being better neighbors.

@CrimsonQueen: 9:10 a.m.

Deleting this chat. See you all later.

@CrimsonQueen has deleted the chat.

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