The Landlady Ending Analysis

Alternate Ending to “The Landlady”
“Would you like some tea dear?” Asked the Landlady, as she peered into to Billy’s eyes. Slowly, she placed the cup in front of Billy urging him to try it. “No thank you,” Billy said. He wasn't in the mood for small talk, and something about this Landlady rubbed Billy the wrong way, so he most definitely was not going to drink her tea, “Could you please point me in the direction of your bathrooms, I’m quite tired, I think I’m going to get ready for bed.” “They’re up the stairs to the left,” She instructed, “But, before you go you must try this tea. I would like your opinion on it!” The Landlady added chirpily. “I don't like tea very much, and I doubt I would be of much help.” Billy responded, as he headed
up stairs to find the bathroom.
I never realized how big this place is… Billy thought as he left the bathroom to head to his room.
There were so many different halls and doors that Billy had gotten lost within a matter of seconds. He was about to head back downstairs to ask for directions, when something caught his attention, there was a door with a big red sign that said, do not enter. He knew it’s rude to be nosy but Billy couldn’t help myself, he hardly knew a thing about the landlady.
Slowly, Billy pushed the creaky door open. The room was dimly lit, you almost had to squint to see, Billy could see trinkets thrown every where across the floor, so with caution he stepped into the room, making sure not to trip over anything. Amid all the junk something caught his eye, it was two large wooden boxes lying on the other side of the room, as Billy made his way over to the boxes he noticed the names Mr. Mulholland carved into one and Mr. Temple carved into the other. A wave of anxiety washed over him, those were the names of the people from the guest books! Ever so slowly Billy opened the latch on the box easing the the large top off. His breath hitched in his throat, Billy was so terrified he could hardly move, because staring back at him were the glassy eyes of Mr. Mulholland. Ripping off the lid of the other box he was meet with the same sight, only it was Mr. Temple, neither of them were moving, they just sat there like lifeless
dolls. Billy suddenly remembered where he had heard the name from! Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple were both young business man that had gone missing. Billy was hit with realization, if he didn't get out of there fast he would go missing just like them.
“Snap!” The sudden sound jolted Billy out of his trance, he look to see where the sound had came from, only to find the Landlady standing in front of a closed doorway, and she was fuming mad!
“What are you doing in here!” She screeched.
“I-I-I uhh,” Billy stuttered, not knowing what to say.
The Landlady took a daunting step forward towards him, “ You know Billy, I was thinking about letting you go,” Than she paused as if thinking, “But now I have no choice but to get rid of you,” The Landlady chuckled, “ You brought this upon yourself.”
Billy looked around for a way to escape, maybe I should make a run for it Billy thought, surely he could outpower the old woman. He was about to run when the Landlady pulled out a long silver knife, there was no way he was going get past the Landlady alive… there had to be another way out! But all he saw was a small window, slowly, oh so slowly he eased his way over to the window. Peering over the edge Billy saw that they were at least four floors up.
I have to jump Billy thought, as much as he disliked the idea he knew that is was his only chance. He looked back at the Landlady who was steadily getting closer to him, one agonizing step at a time.
“I’m truly sorry,” The Landlady said with a smirk. She is getting too close Billy thought, I have to jump now.
He ran at the window full speed, then at the last minute he jumped! Glass flew everywhere, he heard the Landlady shriek as glass shards showered over her. The ground got closer and closer! That was the last thing he remembered before hitting the ground.