Where is Richard?
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Written by Rich Dersheimer rich@dersheimer.com
You are worried about your friend Richard. It's been over a week since you have seen or talked to him. He wouldn't leave town without telling you, and he usually calls you on the phone at least once a day. You've left several messages on his answering machine, and you even sent him a couple of e-mails. Now that the weekend is here, you have time to drive over to his house and see if he's there.
His car is in the driveway, and you park behind it. You are about to knock on the front door, when you notice that it is a little bit open, just a crack. With a sinking feeling, you push the door open and stand in the doorway.
"Richard?" you call out. "Are you home?"
The house is quiet. You take a step into the living room, and as you do, the door swings shut behind you and the deadbolt slams into place. You try to turn the deadbolt and open the door, but neither will move! After a brief moment of panic, you start laughing.
You shout, "Hey Rich! Good one buddy! You had me going there for a sec."
There is no answer...