Staged
part of The Busybodies Collection

"Staged" follows two unlikely real estate agents turned amateur detectives: Lyda, a newcomer to real estate sales, and Dani, who learned home staging through TikTok. While attempting to flip an old Victorian house, they discover their landscaper dead in one of the bedrooms. The victim was known for his romantic entanglements, and with numerous contractors working on the property, the suspect list includes scorned lovers and business rivals. Lyda and Dani must solve the murder before their scheduled open house. The story combines elements of cozy mystery with real estate drama, offering a lighthearted take on both house flipping and amateur sleuthing. This short story is part of the Busybodies collection, which features quirky mysteries designed to be consumed in a single sitting.