I Stumbled Upon a Headstone in the Woods and Saw My Childhood Photo on It – I Was Shocked When I Learned the Truth

“Uh… guys?” I called over my shoulder, just as Lily caught up to me. She stopped beside me, eyes scanning the space.

Her brow furrowed.

“What is this place?” she asked, her voice low and cautious. “Travis… those are headstones, aren’t they?”

She walked a little further, then hesitated.

My wife was right. There were a few headstones scattered around the clearing. It was eerie, but peaceful at the same time.

“And those are flowers.

Look at this, honey. There are so many dried bouquets, everywhere!”

She pointed toward one of the graves. A dozen brittle stems lay across its base, tied together with faded ribbon.

“Someone came here,” I said.

“Well… has been coming here for a long time.”

Lily opened her mouth to respond, but Ryan’s voice beat her to it.

“Daddy! Mommy!

Come look! I found something… I found a picture of Dad!” he called out, the excitement palpable.

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