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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Demon of Unrest by Michael James Fannon follows a troubled protagonist confronting supernatural forces and inner demons. Set in a haunting world, the novel explores themes of fear, guilt, and the unsettling effects of personal turmoil.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In "Dark Magic," Erik Larson reflects on the eerie parallels between historical events surrounding the American Civil War and contemporary political tensions, particularly following the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Larson, engrossed in research about Fort Sumter and the impending Civil War, experienced a disquieting convergence of past and present; both eras were marked by iconic moments of national unrest tied to electoral processes and presidential transitions. The visceral emotions he felt while…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In the early hours of April 12, 1861, amidst a tumultuous stormy night, a boat carrying four enslaved rowers approached Fort Sumter, conveying three Confederate officers. As they rowed through choppy waters from Charleston, they reached the fort, now transformed from a relic into a formidable stronghold under Major Robert Anderson. However, the fort was significantly undermanned with only seventy-five soldiers defending against a backdrop of mounting tensions over dwindling food supplies cut off by…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin On November 6, 1860, Springfield, Illinois, came alive as cannon fire signaled Election Day. Despite tensions across the nation, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as citizens flocked to vote. The election featured multiple candidates, with Abraham Lincoln seen as a frontrunner. The outcome was uncertain; if no majority emerged, the decision would fall to the House of Representatives. As Springfield’s residents mobilized toward the polling place, the local ice cream parlor welcomed Republican…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In November 1860, Colonel John L. Gardner, the commander of U.S. Army forces in Charleston, South Carolina, faced mounting anxiety as tensions escalated over the secession movement. Gardner was responsible for several key military installations, most notably Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, which had historical ties to Edgar Allan Poe. The political climate intensified concerns that local citizens might attempt to seize Fort Moultrie, which was poorly fortified and uniquely vulnerable to internal…
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