Haunted House Listed on AirBnBugbear Causes Guest Trauma

A vacation rental listed on the popular booking platform AirBnBugbear has come under fire after multiple guests reported traumatic encounters with actual ghosts during their stay. The property, a Victorian-era mansion in the hills above Waterdeep, was marketed as a 'charming historic home with character.' However, guests discovered the character included poltergeists, spectral apparitions, and furniture that moves on its own at night.

The first complaint was filed by a family who booked the house for a weekend getaway. They reported hearing footsteps in the attic, doors slamming shut on their own, and a ghostly woman weeping in the master bedroom. When they attempted to leave early, the front door locked itself and refused to open until dawn. The host, a necromancer named Mortimer, responded to the complaint by stating that hauntings are 'part of the authentic experience' and that guests should have read the fine print.

Subsequent reviews tell similar stories. One couple reported their luggage being thrown down the stairs by invisible forces. Another guest claimed a ghost possessed their body and made them speak in ancient tongues for three hours. The platform has received dozens of refund requests, but Mortimer refuses to issue them, citing his cancellation policy which states that 'supernatural events are not grounds for reimbursement.' Legal experts are debating whether ghost activity constitutes a breach of contract or an act of god.

AirBnBugbear has temporarily suspended the listing pending an investigation. They are considering new policies requiring hosts to disclose any known hauntings, curses, or planar anomalies in their property descriptions. Some hosts are already advertising hauntings as features, targeting thrill-seekers willing to pay premium rates for genuine paranormal activity. The trend has sparked a debate about safety standards in the vacation rental industry.

The Gazette recommends travelers read reviews carefully and ask hosts directly about supernatural activity before booking. If you hear whispers in the walls, pack holy water and a cleric's contact information. Some experiences are best left to the dead. Your vacation should be relaxing, not a fight for survival against the undead.