Das alte Haus

"Das alte Haus" is a short story written by Friedrich Gerstäcker. The story revolves around an old house that is believed to be haunted by the people living nearby. The servants at the Hechner house are convinced that something strange is going on in the old house next door. There are rumors about lights being seen at night and an old man named Quetzlinberger, who is said to be guarding the house for over a century. However, the house is sealed and locked because the heirs of the property have been fighting over it for a long time. The story is a thrilling mystery that keeps the readers engrossed with its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot.