A Night Before Christmas: What Happened When Marley Met Scrooge?

As we all know, Jacob Marley's ghost is infamous for visiting Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve, warning him of the errors of his ways and setting him on a path towards redemption. But what about the night before? What was Marley up to before he met his iconic encounter with Scrooge?

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It's a little-known tale, but one that is just as fascinating as the original story. Imagine Marley, still reeling from his own untimely demise, wandering through the streets on Christmas Eve eve, trying to make sense of it all. He stumbles upon an old man, sitting in his cozy sitting room, enjoying a warm bowl of porridge. The old man is startled by Marley's sudden appearance and the rattling of his chains.

As Marley explains, he has come to save the old man from a horrible fate, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there's just one problem: they're not at Scrooge's house. In fact, they've arrived at the wrong house altogether. 'He moved!' Marley exclaims, flabbergasted by his own mistake.

Despite the confusion, Marley presses on, determined to fulfill his mission. He bursts into the sitting room, rattling his chains and scaring the old man half to death. Spirits outside begin singing Christmas carols, adding to the chaos. The Ghosts themselves start arguing among themselves, each one trying to get their point across.

As the night wears on, it becomes clear that Marley is having a rough time of it. He's not only lost his way but also struggling to come to terms with his own afterlife. It's a poignant reminder that even the most iconic figures in literature can be fallible and uncertain at times.

So the next time you're feeling stuck or lost, just remember: Marley may have had a rough night before meeting Scrooge, but he still managed to get it together in the end. And who knows? Maybe he'll learn from his mistakes and come back stronger than ever.