Digging at the Tree’s Base
Compelled by the mystery, Mark felt an overwhelming urge to search further. He grabbed a shovel from the garage and started digging around the tree’s roots. Max watched intently, his nose close to the ground as if waiting for something to emerge. Each scoop of dirt revealed nothing at first, but Mark’s instincts told him to keep going. Whatever had driven Max to bark at the tree for days, it had to be buried beneath the surface.
Max Barks at the Hole
After digging a few feet, Mark paused, wiping sweat from his brow. Just as he was about to give up, Max suddenly sprang to his feet and began barking again, louder than ever. Mark’s heart pounded in his chest. He dug faster now, with renewed determination, while Sarah and Luke stood back, holding their breath. The tension in the air was thick, as if they were on the verge of uncovering something significant.
