Inside the Time Capsule
Inside the capsule was a small collection of old photos, yellowed by time. There were letters, too, handwritten in faded ink. Mark pulled out the first photo, his heart skipping a beat as he realized it was of his own house. But the people in the picture weren’t familiar to him. They looked like a family, standing in front of the tree, smiling as if they’d buried the capsule together. Who were they?
A Letter Reveals a Family Secret
Mark unfolded one of the letters and began to read aloud. The letter was dated 1980 and addressed to “future homeowners.” It was written by a man named James Turner, who had once owned the house. In the letter, James explained that the tree had been planted by his late wife, a symbol of their love and the life they’d built. They buried the capsule to preserve their memories. Mark’s hands shook as he continued reading, feeling the weight of the past.
