The holding of prisoners of war has always been both a political and a military enterprise, yet the military prisons of the Civil War, which held more than four hundred thousand soldiers and caused the deaths of fifty-six thousand men, have been nearly forgotten. Now Lonnie R. Speer has brought to life the least-known men in the great struggle between the Union and the Confederacy, using their own words and observations as they endured a true ?hell on earth.? Drawing on scores of previously unpublished firsthand accounts, Portals to Hell presents the prisoners? experiences in great detail and from an impartial perspective. The first comprehensive study of all major prisons of both the North and the South, this chronicle analyzes the many complexities of the relationships among prisoners, guards, commandants, and government leaders.

Davin is good at math and science, inconsequential to his military family, where his older brother will soon become commander of the Army of the Republic. His father once conquered the southern land—and now his youngest son has flunked out of Academy, a complete failure as a cadet. But something else is going on in Davin’s life. Why does he sometimes have visions and dreams of terrible events, war, and strange, exotic and deadly creatures? After returning home, a Hellport opens nearby, spilling out monsters that kill and maim—and he had a premonition of the event! He is tested for a Gift, the ability to control God’s own Power, and the result is terrifying. He begins a quest to find answers to his many questions. Before he finds them, he will face more Hellport monsters, overcome an army, and find a new home among mountain tribes who will help him discover his destiny.

"Built in 1847 on the banks of the Ohio River, the Bellaire House is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Since the early 20th century, it has earned a reputation as a hotbed of paranormal activity-the site of apparitions, curses, psychic assaults, and violence. This is a collection of true ghost stories from the former owner of the Bellaire House and the proprietor of the Bellaire House Afterlife Research Center"--

The Dictionary of Demons starts with a simple premise: names have power. In medieval and Renaissance Europe, it was believed that speaking a demon's true name could summon it, compel it, and bind it. Occult scholar Michelle Belanger has compiled the most complete compendium of demonic names available anywhere, using both notorious and obscure sources from the Western grimoiric tradition. Presented alphabetically from Aariel to Zynextyur, more than 1,500 demons are introduced, explored, and cross-referenced by theme and elemental or planetary correspondence. This meticulously researched reference work features fascinating short articles on demonology and a wealth of woodcuts, etchings, and paintings depicting demons through the ages.

The Union of Arcana has become the most powerful civilization in human history, expanding through the portals linking parallel universes and laying claim to one uninhabited planet after another. But now the Union's scouts have discovered a new portal, on the far side of which lies a shattering revelation.

First allow me to 'thank you' for having an interest in my multi-dimensional research and photography. It 'has' been and 'is' a privilege to share my world, my thoughts and knowledge with you. In reading 'Portals- Gateways to the Multi-Dimensional Worlds', you will realize that the greatest secret of all is in the fact that 'Everything is connected'; from the physical to the metaphysical, Life and Death, the Sub-Conscious and Conscious, Portals, Vortices, Dimensional and Time Travel, Gateways to Heaven and Portals to Hell. This book will clarify how to 'tap' into portals and 'travel' into Alternate Realities, Parallel Universes and multiple Time Lines. 'Portals- Gateways to the Multi-Dimensional Worlds', could be seen as a 'Metaphysical Self-Help' book, because it will help you tap into your extrasensory abilities that are just waiting to be awakened! For the last several decades, it has been my desire to bring people together who are engaged in the process of learning the Truth behind the Invisible Realms. It has been my goal to inspire people to open their minds to all the possibilities in life; to apply their metaphysical skills for the enhancement of their lives as well as others. 'Portals- Gateways to the Multi-Dimensional Worlds' will show you how to understand multidimensional realities and how to communicate with the entities that live within these dimensions or the invisible ones that walk among us in our physical 3rd dimensional world. In reading my book, 'Portals- Gateways to the Multi-Dimensional Worlds' and my series 'Believe in the Magic', I assure you, that you will not be disappointed. Quite the opposite; this book and series offer to the reader a unique understanding of 'All that Is!'Spread throughout its pages, are photos I have taken through the years of the 'invisible worlds', filled with multiple selves, faeries, trolls, UFOs, angels and more. This book promises you not only 'understanding' but 'photographic proof' that Multi-dimensional realities do exist! When you understand the workings of these multi-dimensional levels, you will then appreciate not only the wonders of the multi-universe, but the 'magic that lie within'... 'Portals- Gateways to the Multi-Dimensional Worlds' will teach you to not only communicate with the multi-dimensional worlds, but to photograph these worlds, the entities that live within and the strange phenomena interacting with us. In this book and throughout the 'Believe in the Magic series', I will teach you how the mind interprets your reality and how you can use this information to create the reality or realities you desire. Throughout this series, I will continue to inform you about vortices, portals, time slips, the Oz Factor or Dead Zones, alternative realities, frequencies and vibrations. It is my purpose to help you, once again, believe in your own multi-dimensional capabilities and the magic that lies within! Mary Sutherland

Discover Connecticut's Most Haunted Bed and Breakfast The go-to destination for ghosts and ghost hunters Captain Grant's Inn is known by its guests as a spectacular destination for rest and relaxation...and encounters with friendly spirits! But this haunted bed and breakfast wasn't always the charming and accessible paranormal hotspot that it is today. In this book, Carol Matsumoto shares the fascinating story of how she overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges to renovate this historic Connecticut home with help from beyond the veil. The Ghosts of Captain Grant's Inn is the true story of the miracles Carol continues to experience from the spirits who are connected to this enchanted place. From the beginning, visitors to the inn report unexplained occurrences and spirit sightings. When a ghost hunter uses dowsing rods to communicate with the spirits, a whole new era of discovery begins, with Carol and her friends and guests continuing to learn the fascinating stories of the twelve spirits who call the inn home.

A collaboration of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's Praesidium, The Gates of Hell gives practical advice to confessional leaders, showing them how to encourage God's people to keep confessing and retain hope as society degrates and becomes even more hostile to the Gospel.

A world ending thrill ride of epic proportions. With so many characters and so many twists, it's like the horror equivalent of Game of Thrones. Iain Rob Wright is sick and twisted. - David Moody, author of the Autumn series. What will you do when the world ends? That's a question that needs answering quickly when the gates to Hell open up all over Earth. Taking place across the globe is an apocalypse like no other, and humanity will find itself at war against a smart and merciless foe. Follow the struggles to survive with several characters as things go from bad to worse. Humanity is dwindling. Guy Granger is a Coast Guard captain in search of his kids. Mina Magar is a photojournalist taking pictures of horror she could never have imagined. Rick Bastion is a fading pop star with his head in a bottle and no hope for his future. Tony Cross is a soldier stuck on the Iraq-Syria border, but fighting insurgents is no longer a priority as a new threat emerges. Follow them all as they fight to stay alive. When the gates open, all Hell will break loose!

Step into this nineteenth-century Colorado landmark and discover its paranormal history . . . Photos included! An ominous air hangs about Capitol Hill’s historic Croke-Patterson Mansion. Rumors of spirits and strange events have cast a shadow across its elegant Gilded Age facade. The lonely halls are haunted with stories of a doctor’s wife who committed suicide and the ghostly figure of a young woman who appears to visitors. Tenants of the building have also claimed to hear the cries of children, and dark specters in the basement prevent even the hardiest souls from staying for too long. In this fascinating book, authors Ann Alexander Leggett and Jordan Alexander Leggett explore the mysteries that have plagued this Denver mansion for over a century.