Hortons Bend

a stir allowing the museum to find new sources of grant money for several years. While Brody never excavated another prehistoric site, he did continue to examine artifacts brought to the museum. He often explained to visitors that each and every artifact held a special place to its previous owner. “You now own this piece of history and you are now an official steward of the past” was his oft used phrase when identifying the artifacts. Brody on occasion would visit Horton’s Bend and met the new patrons in time. He and Lacy would sometimes drive out and ask just to enjoy the view of the river floodplain.
    An investigation of the disappearance of Steve Price and Roger Curtis took place but no conclusive evidence was ever found. The two were never known to consort and each case was handled separately. Authorities were mystified by the presence of Price’s Mercedes in the area as he had no known extended family to visit in the county. The county police investigators, led by officers Talley and Mason, interviewed Robert Ragland to question him on his coworker. It was another dead end. Both were intrigued by his strange behavior but soon gave up considering him any source of help. He was just too bewildered to make him suspicious. Ragland suffered from strange dreams for six months but prescribed medication soon gave him relief and his memories of that weekend slowly faded away.
    No development ever took place in Horton’s Bend. Today it remains a quiet and tranquil place just as it has for thousands of years. The occasional visitor would be almost certain to remember that the caretakers of the property seem to be the most serene people they have ever met in their life.
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