The footage started as expected, showing nothing but the rustling of the trees under the dim light of the security camera. He fast-forwarded, his eyes darting across the screen. Max appeared, moving along the yard’s edge, his small silhouette visible against the shadows.
It was hard to spot exactly what was happening on the screen, especially further back in the dark. Mark peered intently at the recording, hoping to catch a sign of Max.
And then he saw it, and it made his blood turn cold…