The Mound

by Mike Bozart

A father and son are playing soccer/football in their back yard on a March day in central North Carolina. An errant kick sends the ball into the creek. Dad goes to retrieve it, and his son follows. Dad then notices a mound that looks strangely familiar. The last push of the shovel changes both of their lives.Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Approx. 1400 words.Sex: No.Violence: No.Mr. Malloy: No.Strangeness level: Moderate.