The message started simply: “You fool, this is…”
I paused, thinking this was some kind of defensive, weird joke. But the host continued the message, revealing a heartbreaking situation: “…my mother’s house.”
The host’s explanation continued in the next few sentences. “She passed away two months ago. That camera was for her safety. It automatically sends alerts to my phone.”
Namira leaned over my shoulder to read the exchange. She was completely confused and skeptical. “What is he even saying? That he watches guests live on camera?” she asked.
I mumbled my own interpretation, feeling the situation shift from a security breach to something far more complex. “Apparently not guests,” I muttered. “His mother.”
An Honest Oversight
The host, whose name was Marten, sent a quick follow-up message trying to explain the situation clearly. He admitted he had simply forgotten to remove the camera. He hadn’t even realized that the house had been reactivated for new guests. He claimed his sister had quickly reopened the listing without properly double-checking the setup or telling him.Continue reading…
