Housekeeping

Good day. I hope this letter finds you well. Before you start with your work, I would like to voice my sincerest apologies that I could not meet with you in person. I've had to travel quickly for an emergency meeting at work, but I trust that you will take care of the place while I am away.

Now that you are inside, you may place the key that I gave you on the counter. From here, I will now relay the ground rules for you. As you may know, you are to keep the place tidy and clear of intruders until I return. Nothing is to be broken or missing, or it will be reduced from your final payment. I collect all sorts of trinkets and objects of high value, and of course, these have to be kept in the best condition.

I would also like to give you my thanks for taking on my job offer. You would not believe how hard it is to find good work these days. If you've done well, I shall see to it that you are tipped handsomely for your efforts. Now then... the rules.

1. ) You are to keep all windows and doors locked once the evening arrives. 10:00 at the latest. I cannot allow my collection to be taken from me.
2. ) The music box is the most expensive part of my collection, and as such, you are to take special care of it. However, if it starts to play, I recommend finding the nearest room to lock yourself in.
3. ) Food and beverages are in the kitchen, and you may cook a meal if you wish, as long as you are not to touch any of the liquor on the cabinets. I've locked it, and only I have the key, so don't even try.
4. ) You cannot invite guests over. Period.
5. ) On the off chance you hear a familiar voice calling for you to open the door or window, ignore them. I have had little to no luck getting rid of those vermin, as their bites are more often than not fatal.
6. ) My home may have many rooms, but none have a grey door. If you are to see one of these doors, then do not linger for long, unless you prefer to have your memories altered.
7. ) The mirrors in my home have a small tendency to show your deepest fear, no matter how repressed it may be. I advise you not to look at your reflection too often.
8. ) No one else is living in my home. If you are to meet with another person or living being while inside my home, then threaten to call me. This should cause them to immediately leave the premises.
9. ) You may touch certain objects in my collection, but do be careful when handling them.
10. ) My paintings may fall from their spots every so often. Do put them back on, even if their contents have changed significantly. You may speak with them if you're looking for company.
11. ) Keep a close eye on any of your belongings. Duplicates of the same object may appear, and these are critters that are rather troublesome to deal with, even if all you need to do to get rid of them is spray them with water. Their bites are rather strong, too.
12. ) I will return in precisely three weeks. If I happen to "return" earlier without informing you in advance, then do not answer the door, no matter how strong and loud the knocks get.
13. ) Keep the home tidy and clean.

That should be all; however, I may update this list through your cellular device by sending you any additional rules for you to follow in the later weeks. Again, I would like to give my warmest thanks for taking up my offer. You may use the guest or master bedroom to your liking if you so wish. Your final payment will be deposited directly into your bank account once I return. Until then, I will be seeing you in three weeks.

Signed,
Madame Loustrè