The Mysterious House

There was a house in the middle of an open plain, and all we could see inside were shadows of people moving around. We could get as close as the fence line, which was not that close at all. We came from all over to watch the house with binoculars, take notes, and try to make sense of it. The drapes were thick and dark, which made viewing it at best a nighttime affair. It was exactly square, although some thought it really round, and occasionally smoke was seen from the chimney. When a shadow came close to the window, or heaven forbid stood in front of the door! it was a monumental event, and books were written about it. All of the photographs of the inhabitants were hoaxes, although some were unconfirmed, and quite convincing. Once it was thought the house issued a statement about staying off its lawn, but none can be sure of its authenticity, since there are many would be fakers.