User blog:1dra7/Literal Thinking - Volume One

Can you solve these three literal thinking puzzles? Post your answers in the comments.

The Lurking Man
There is a man who is stalking you. He is always following you around with a knife and a miniature hammer. He calls you every night and morning, leaving you messages about how you're one day going to die.

You decide to take matters to the next level, and you plan on getting rid of him forever. You spot him outside of your home one day, and decide that it's time to get rid of him.

He's gone in about five minutes. How did you get rid of him?

Hint: You did not hurt him--you didn't even go to see him.

The Cafeteria
Stephanie, Joney, and Carl sit with their friends at a square table.

Stephanie sits next to Joney.

Joney sits next to Stephanie.

Carl is directly across from Joney.

Stephanie is diagonal from Carl.

Where do you sit at the table?

The Burning Bed
Your house is on fire! Everything is burning down, and it doesn't look good. You, however, need to survive this--for yourself and for your family!

How do you escape?