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Set in late 19th-century Chicago, the narrative explores the city's dual nature, showcasing both its vibrant progress and underlying horrors. As the White City rises post-Great Fire, it becomes a backdrop for sinister figures like serial killer H.H. Holmes and a series of tragic industrial accidents. The story delves into the eerie occurrences of the time, including mesmerists, ghostly communications, and unsettling discoveries, as Ursula Bielski uncovers the chilling history hidden beneath the city's dazzling facade during the World's Fair.

Step onto the dark shore of the sand-swept Steel City! For many residents of Gary, Indiana, ghosts are just part of the community. From the haunting of the Jackson Five to the ghost ship Flying Cloud, local legends abound. Ghostly echoes may linger from a fiery 1918 train wreck that claimed the lives of eighty-six circus performers. A young murderess, said to have drowned her children in the Little Calumet River, reportedly haunts the Cline Avenue freeway. And the spirit of recluse Alice Gray is said to remain in Duneland. Come to the "Region" and see how residents live with its ghosts-- and in some ways, as them

Exploring the intriguing connection between young children and the paranormal, the book delves into why infants and toddlers exhibit a unique awareness of the unknown, which often fades during adolescence. It examines the complexities of children's interactions with what they perceive as imaginary, providing insights on how to discern between harmless spirits and potential threats. This insightful guide aims to help parents understand and navigate their child's experiences with the supernatural.

Contains over forty stories of ghosts in the city of Chicago; including phantom hitch-hikers; haunted houses, schools, and cemeteries; dealings with the Devil; and tragedy victims