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The Civil War is one of the most well-documented and studied periods in American history, yet despite the volumes written on its causes, battles, and leaders, there remain countless lesser-known stories and intriguing facts that often slip through the cracks. These overlooked moments—small but significant—are what make history so fascinating, revealing the complexities and human experiences that shaped the course of the war.

Dive into the unforgettable summer adventure of Derek, Gavin, Terrence, and Tom–four best 8-year-old friends who embark on an exciting journey to build a tree fort in the woods near their homes. In the small, charming town of Pineville, Washington, the boys discover the true magic of boys' friendship, teamwork, and imagination.

By day, The Hollow Man is invisible—a ghost in the eyes of the world. He works as a night auditor in a nondescript hotel, his existence empty and mechanical, devoid of meaning, family, or excitement. Every night, as the world sleeps, he stares at the darkness of his unfulfilled life. The isolation and boredom eventually lead him down a dangerous path.

Ones Life is Anchored by the Weight of Ones Soul. Alexander Keyes, the founder of the non-profit foundation, Keyes’s Forgotten Children of Suffering, is used to bleeding those of wealth into giving over generously to such a worthy cause. During a fundraising presentation in Portland, Maine. He learns of accusations thrown against his foundation, which threaten to destroy all he has built.

Society’s free fall has begun. The people at the top were scrambling for power and to control the descent. Those at the bottom were dying. Or, they were looking to their masters to solve their problems abandoning their God given rights and liberties for a loaf of bread and the promise of safety. Then there were the obstinate, the uncontrollable, the refractory that were fighting back. These were the ones that everyone at the top has been trying to control.

Our way of life didn’t end with a bang. There was no pandemic, no foreign invasion, no EMP, and no natural disaster. Our way of life was rotting away in front of our eyes for decades before the violent collapse, but it was an inconvenient truth that no one wanted to address and only a few dared to speak of in private with close friends. It wasn’t discussed in the news, nor was it debated in the capital. It was ignored for as long as it could be until it couldn’t be ignored anymore.

Not long ago, Somerville, Massachusetts was commonly referred to as “Slummerville.” A gritty, blue-collar town just north of Boston, its major claim to fame was a brutal gang war. Then, the Boston subway system’s Red Line came to Somerville’s Davis Square, and the town began to attract a more affluent, professional class to mix with its traditional working class base. The mixing has not always been easy.