Decades Old Safe Unearthed to Reveal A Haunting Family Secret

Picture Worth 1000 Words

A picture is worth a thousand words, and in this one, Todirel got an entire novel! One online user commented that the picture must have been almost a century-old based on certain markings and styles. This simple silhouette leads to something more valuable than just a glance into the past though...

Pouch Time

Todirel wanted to fish out the rest of the items, so he unlatched the pouch to reveal a golden watch inside! This family heirloom is also seen in photos of his great-grandfather as a young man. He must have hidden it as he aged, and forgotten to find it again once his children were grown! There was so much to see in the safe...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.