Staged

In "Staged," a playful short story by New York Times bestselling author Elle Cosimano, two unlikely real estate agents—newbie seller Lyda and TikTok-trained home stager Dani—find themselves in a twist when they discover a dead landscaper in a crumbling Victorian bedroom. As they navigate a web of potential suspects among jilted lovers and rival contractors, they must solve the mystery before their open house. This engaging tale is part of the Busybodies collection, featuring amateur detectives tackling quirky cases in one sitting.