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Start your day with a touch of the strange: a local man has fallen in love with the local cemetery, claiming that “the living don’t hold a candle to it.”
On the quiet outskirts of our town, where the living visit the deceased, a peculiar character has made his home. Meet Robert Elzing, a 45-year-old man who has become infatuated with our local cemetery. He doesn’t stumble over the graves; he falls in love with them.
“The atmosphere here is so peaceful, so free of drama and fighting,” says Elzing, his eyes shining with an unmistakable affection. “Unlike my previous relationships, these ladies don’t complain if I come home late or if I forget to put the toilet seat down. They are simply here, attentive and silent.”
Elzing, affectionately dubbed the “Grave Seducer” by locals, spends his days maintaining and decorating the graves. According to him, his efforts are appreciated here more than anywhere else. “At home, I don’t get any credit for cleaning or fixing broken things. Here, every sweep of the broom, every flower planted is met with silent gratitude,” he explains.
Unsurprisingly, Robert’s fascinating story captivates and entertains the locals. “He’s certainly a character,” chuckles Martha Higgins, the owner of the local café. “But you know what? He keeps this cemetery in better shape than any caretaker we’ve ever had. He may be quirky, but he does a heck of a good job.”
For now, Elzing intends to continue his unusual affection for our local cemetery. He concludes, “It may be weird for some, but it’s how I’ve chosen to live. And honestly, who can say they have 1,000 beautiful silent ladies as companions?”
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