Hiker Discovers Bumps On Tree, Cracks Open Long-Standing Mystery

Two Years

Miles McCarthy’s mom had been missing for two years when he received a call from a Florida hiker who had discovered strange lumps on a tree in the forest.

He had a gut feeling that compelled him to dig deeper. As he closed in on the location, it dawned on him that the lumps were a hint that could solve the longstanding problem of his mom’s disappearance. Miles knew that he had to seize this opportunity.

Through The Trees

His pulse was pounding in his ears as he trailed the hiker deep past the treeline. It had recently rained, and a freezing wind howled past him, but sweat covered his neck and forehead.

The wet leaves on the forest floor squelched as he hurried through the woods. After searching for two long years, he was finally on the edge of finding answers. If only he had known what was waiting for him on the other side of the shadowy path.

His Place In The World

The past month had been rough for twenty-year-old Miles McCarthy. Like most people his age, he was still trying to find his place in the world.

After two traumatic years filled with night terrors and regular therapy appointments, at long last, he had reached the point of a fresh start. But then, his phone started ringing on that momentous night.

A Loving Home

As a child, Miles had always been rather quiet. He was an only child growing up in a loving family; his parents ensured he had everything he could ever dream of. He had been granted every book and toy he’d wanted, every wish to visit a theme park that most kids only dreamed of.

But above and beyond all the material spoils of his childhood, Miles had two attentive parents who loved him unconditionally. He could never have imagined the horror that his future held.

The Perfect Life

One of Miles’s favorite things was his life in Florida. He was in love with the beaches and woods, the sunny mornings, and the evening rainstorms.

He had a great time in high school, being one of the top students in his class, both in academics and sports. He had the absolute perfect life, oblivious to the looming tragedy coming for him.