I live in a quiet neighborhood where people go all out for holidays\u2014especially Halloween. My neighbor across the street is the most enthusiastic of all. Every October, his yard transforms into a haunted wonderland: fog machines, glowing skeletons, animatronic zombies, the works. It\u2019s impressive, I\u2019ll admit.<\/p>\n
This year, I parked my car in front of his house. Not on his property\u2014just on the public street. My driveway was full, and it was the closest spot. I didn\u2019t think twice.<\/p>\n
The next morning, I walked outside and froze.<\/p>\n
My car was covered in eggs. Yolk dripping down the windshield. Shells stuck to the paint. I was shocked. Who would do this?<\/p>\n
I checked my security camera footage. And there he was\u2014my neighbor, sneaking out around midnight, hoodie pulled up, throwing eggs like a teenager with a grudge.<\/p>\n
I confronted him later that day. Calmly. I asked why he did it.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cYour car ruined the whole vibe. People couldn\u2019t see the graveyard scene.\u201d<\/p>\n
I blinked. \u201cSo you vandalized my property\u2026 for ambiance?\u201d<\/p>\n
He shrugged. \u201cIt\u2019s Halloween. Things get messy.\u201d<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t believe it. He genuinely thought his decorations were more important than my car. No apology. No remorse.<\/p>\n
I filed a police report. Not because I wanted drama\u2014but because boundaries matter. Decorations don\u2019t justify destruction.<\/p>\n
Since then, he\u2019s been quiet. No apology. No eggs. Just a slightly less enthusiastic fog machine.<\/p>\n
And me? I park wherever I\u2019m legally allowed. Because spooky season doesn\u2019t override common sense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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