I Stumbled Upon a Headstone in the Woods and Saw My Childhood Photo on It – I Was Sh0cked When I Found out the Truth

Brandy’s bark suddenly changed — deeper, sharper. Then came a low growl that made my stomach tighten.

I looked around. Ryan was gone.

“Ryan?” I called. “Hey, buddy — answer me! This isn’t funny!”

Brandy’s barking echoed ahead, somewhere beyond the trees.

“Keep him safe, Bran,” I muttered, pushing forward.