The Secret and Its Power

The secret of the Micmac burying ground holds a dark power that corrupts those who know it and compels them to share it.

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Jud's Secret

A Dangerous Knowledge The Revelation Jud tells Louis about the Micmac burying ground. He shares the secret because he feels indebted to Louis. The Compulsion Jud explains that the secret wants to be shared. It has a power that compels people to pass it on. Guilt Jud later regrets sharing the secret. He knows it has led to tragedy. The power of the secret is stronger than his will.

Louis's Turn

The Secret Takes Hold Obsession Louis becomes obsessed with the secret. He cannot stop himself from using it. The power of the place drives him. Sharing Louis does not share the secret with anyone else, but his actions perpetuate it. The cycle continues. Final Act Louis takes Rachel's body to the burying ground. The secret has consumed him. He is now part of its power.

November 1983

May 1984