When Mike opened his garage doors, he was immediately struck by an offensive odor that permeated the air. As he stepped inside, the source of the stench became apparent, and he was thoroughly disgusted. The origin of this foul smell was traced back to a package delivered by his neighbor.
Mike, known in the community as a friendly and helpful neighbor, had agreed to assist his new neighbor by collecting mail and parcels while they were away. Little did he know that this seemingly kind gesture would lead to an unimaginable experience.
His new neighbor, a young man with aspirations of viral fame through eccentric YouTube videos, had engaged in a risky stunt. This particular stunt involved mailing himself in a large box across the country, documenting the entire journey for his online audience.
One day, Mike discovered a returned package at his neighbor’s doorstep, marked with bright red “Return to Sender.” The package was substantial, and as Mike struggled to move it into his garage, he inadvertently caused it to fall, resulting in a disturbing crack.
Days later, a putrid smell permeated Mike’s home, intensifying with each passing day. The source of the stench became apparent when he revisited the garage and opened the damaged box. To his horror, Mike found not meat, as he initially suspected, but the lifeless body of his neighbor.
Overwhelmed with shock and disgust, Mike called the authorities. The police investigated the incident and discovered that the neighbor had intended to create a sensational YouTube video by mailing himself. Tragically, the stunt went horribly wrong, leading to a fatal neck injury when the box toppled over during transit.
As the police reviewed the footage from the vlogging camera found inside the box, they witnessed the moment of the accident. However, one crucial detail escaped their attention – the screeching sound of Mike’s garage doors.
Upon realizing this, Mike faced a moral dilemma. Should he confess to the police that the accident occurred in his garage, potentially facing legal consequences, or remain silent about the detail that could implicate him in his neighbor’s death?
The police, unaware of this crucial detail, questioned Mike about the footage. In a moment of emotional turmoil, Mike broke down and confessed that the box had fallen inside his garage, leading to the tragic outcome.
The police, sympathetic to Mike’s distress, assured him that he wouldn’t be accused of manslaughter as the incident was deemed an accident. However, they cautioned him that the neighbor’s family might pursue a claim for compensation, leaving the final decision to the judge.
As Mike grappled with the consequences of his inadvertent involvement in the tragic incident, he faced the uncertainty of potential legal repercussions and compensation claims from the neighbor’s grieving family.