Every Craigslist Ad I See When I’m Desperately Looking For a New Place

Our motives might be super suspicious but at least the place is close to the city center

Ally Bush
Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

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Hello! We (Lars and Gilbert) live together in this beautiful three-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city. Our third roommate no longer needs a physical dwelling space, so we’ve started the search for his replacement.

The building owner disappeared under mysterious circumstances recently, so in a way, it’s rent-capped at $1,000. You’d be hard-pressed to find a deal this good in today’s economy.

About the area

There are several coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.

The neighborhood is very safe and has limited surveillance cameras on the street. You can do nearly anything you want without other people knowing.

About the room/apartment

Our open room is about 10 ft x 10 ft and only vaguely smells of bleach. One wonderful feature of the room is the walk-in closet, which is about five-foot eleven in length. The room is completely sound-proof.

There are two windows on the far wall that look out to the street and serene views of the park beyond. The room comes with…

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Ally Bush
Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

Word enthusiast, tummyache survivor, aspiring crochet maestro.