| The Houseguest
| | By Thomas Berger
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| At first glance, Chuck Burgoyne seems to be the perfect houseguest. He has immaculate manners, he’s a wonderful cook, and he’s charming, to boot. The Graves family adores him—and even more so after he rescues a family member from drowning.
But one morning, Chuck doesn’t show up as usual. When he does finally return, he’s not the agreeable guest they once hosted, but rather an arrogant and abusive terror. And as the Graves family begins to suspect that Chuck is a stranger who has invaded their summer home rather than an invited guest, they’re still too polite to confront him. Instead, of course, they plot to murder him… |
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