PLUMBING PROBLEMS: PART I

Published by Hadrosaur Press in Hadrosaur Tales Volume 21 in 2004. At one time Writers Digest considered Hadrosaur Press one of the 100 best websites for writers. I had a great deal of fun writing this story using my science background.

The story will appear in multiple posts. Hope you stick with it.

                 PLUMBING PROBLEMS: PART I                                                                                                                                                                        

Marcus Worthy purchased the farmhouse and 20 acres of property in rural Pennsylvania two years ago.  He immediately started the renovations required for the barn, and now the renovations for the house and barn were completed long ago.  Marcus had a few decorating chores to complete, and his house would be to his liking.  Grabbing two paintings, a hammer, and some picture hooks, he headed for the master bathroom.  As he was hanging the pictures on the wall opposite the sink, he suddenly felt a constriction around his chest and a stinging sensation.  He withered to the floor and lay motionless, paralyzed while he was slowly engulfed.