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Step Into the Shadows of Gettysburg
Stories from the Devil’s Den invite you into a world where history and the supernatural collide. Set on the haunted grounds of Gettysburg’s Devil’s Den, each volume delivers gripping tales of spirits, sacrifice, and encounters with evil.
John Baniszewski blends rich historical detail with spine-tingling fiction. Stories unearth the unseen forces that linger in one of America’s most haunted landscapes. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, historical fiction, or the mysteries of war-torn souls, this five-volume collection will keep you turning pages and sleeping with the lights on.
Joseph And The Devil
Taken from the Book
“Stories from the Devil’s Den”
At the south end of the battlefield is an eerie formation of enormous boulders, balanced in precarious ways, riven with crevices, and surrounded by dark forests and towering hills. This place is named the Devil’s Den. If you seek to find a spirit at Gettysburg, here you will find one. But it is one you will not wish to find. The spirit is pure evil, and came into existence a millennium ago, sprouting from a seed nourished by human blood. It lay dormant, until reawakened by the blood spilled so profusely at Gettysburg. That Spirit was hostile to those who passed within its realm, and punished them in mysterious and inexplicable ways. Joseph and Ruth were among its victims. In the Spring of 1863, Robert E. Lee’s ever-victorious Army of Northern Virginia, 70,000 soldiers strong, invaded Pennsylvania. Most African-Americans of Gettysburg fled, knowing they would be regarded as “escaped slaves”, that they would be kidnapped, and sent south into slavery. Joseph and his sister Ruth, however, could not flee. The little home they lived in was only 400 yards from the Devil’s Den. That proximity would prove tragic. On July 2, 1863, the second day of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, the lives of Joseph and Ruth would be turned into a many-year nightmare.
Jubal and Elizabeth
Taken from the Book
“Stories from the Devil’s Den”
In the shadow of the Gettysburg battlefield, two lives become entangled with the lingering spirit of the Devil’s Den. “Jubal and Elizabeth” tells the intertwined stories of Jubal, a Confederate sharpshooter with extraordinary skill, and Elizabeth, a local woman who confronts the harsh realities of war on her doorstep.
Jubal’s sharpshooting skills draw him into a fateful encounter, and Elizabeth opens her home to wounded soldiers. Both are confronted by the malevolent influence that dwells within the eerie rock formations. This is a haunting exploration of duty, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of the past, where the line between the natural and supernatural blurs amidst the chaos of the Civil War.
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Will and Horvand
Taken from the Book
“Stories from the Devil’s Den”
In the aftermath of the Civil War, the lingering echoes of Gettysburg continue to shape lives in unexpected ways. The book presents two distinct yet connected narratives, exploring the battle’s enduring impact. Will, a young boy who journeys to Gettysburg with his mother, confronts the mysteries and lingering pain of the battlefield, while Horvand, a veteran, revisits Gettysburg years later as a changed man, forcing him to confront the lingering horrors of his past. This volume goes into themes of memory, trauma, and the enduring power of historical events to shape individual destinies.
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Strauser, Eddie, and Jason
Taken from the Book
“Stories from the Devil’s Den”
This volume explores the lingering echoes of Gettysburg’s past as they intrude into the lives of those who encounter the battlefield. Strauser follows a ruthless railroad builder whose ambition to construct a trolley line disrupts the resting place of fallen soldiers, unleashing a series of unsettling events. Eddie goes into the destructive acts of a vandal who defiles a Union monument, triggering a supernatural confrontation. In “Jason and Lucas,” a seemingly innocent wish granted at Devil’s Den takes two young men into the heart of the Civil War, with terrifying consequences. Through these interconnected narratives, Baniszewski weaves a chilling tapestry of historical events and supernatural forces, revealing the enduring power of the Devil’s Den.
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Jeannie and Jan
Taken from the Book
“Stories from the Devil’s Den”
In this book, the haunting legacy of Gettysburg connects with compelling narratives of connection and discovery. Jeannie, a modern-day woman with a unique ability, finds herself drawn into the battlefield’s mysteries, where she encounters a loyal dog and finds echoes of the past. A thousand years in the future, Jan, a historian from the Confederation of Outer Planets, travels to Earth and meets Vincent, a man whose miraculous memory challenges her understanding of history and ignites an unexpected bond. Through these linked stories, Baniszewski explores themes of empathy, historical significance, and the enduring power of love across time.