Grandpa Gave Me a Green Plastic Soldier on My Birthday for Years — One Day I Finally Understood Why, and I Was Utterly Stunned

soul.

His fears. His dreams. His love for us.

The final puzzle was hidden in a drawer in the fireplace, a sequence of gears I had to align to spell my name. It opened a small wooden drawer. Inside: a single envelope.

If you’re reading this, it means you followed the trail. Good. I’ve been building this place for years — not to hide anything from you, continue reading …