When a man from Tennessee, known only by his Reddit username Evil English, inherited his grandparents’ old farmhouse, he had no idea that he was about to uncover a hidden treasure that would connect him to his family’s past in an unexpected way. The farmhouse, located in a remote area of Tennessee, had been empty since his grandparents moved out in 1997 due to health issues. After his father passed away in 2009, Evil English became the sole link to the farmhouse.
With mixed emotions, he decided to visit the farmhouse and begin the process of clearing out his grandparents’ belongings. The task was daunting; the house was in a state of disrepair, with rotting wood and cobwebs everywhere. As he worked to restore the house to its former glory, memories of his childhood and his grandparents’ love for collecting various items flooded back to him.
Among the items he sorted through, Evil English found a dusty copy of “Treasure Island,” which reminded him of his childhood dreams of discovering treasure, inspired by his grandmother’s readings. His grandfather, a former sailor, had also fueled his imagination with stories of pirates and treasure hunting. Now, as an adult, Evil English began to wonder if there was any truth to these stories.
While cleaning a closet at the bottom of the stairwell, Evil English discovered a circular notch under an old carpet. Curiosity got the better of him, and he pulled hard on the plug to reveal a hidden safe. However, the safe was sealed shut. After several attempts to open it, he enlisted the help of a locksmith named Tim, who finally managed to unlock the safe.
