Phantoms of the South Fork

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative unfolds during a covert nighttime raid by a group of Confederate horsemen in Cumberland, Maryland. As they navigate the streets under the cover of darkness, the unsuspecting Union soldiers remain oblivious, believing the riders to be harmless. The tension builds as the fate of over 3,500 sleeping Union troops hangs in the balance, highlighting the precariousness of war and the element of surprise in military strategy.