In the summer of 1860, the United States is hanging on by a thread.

A civil war seems imminent.

There is a contentious election on the horizon, and then, as if things weren't doomsday

enough, a procession of fireballs blaze through the sky.

Meteor possessions are extremely rare, such that the people of 1860 this appears as

an omen.

The meteors come from the west, sort of in the direction of Illinois, which happens

to be the home of the most controversial candidate for president, Abraham Lincoln.

The Chicago Times had this to say about it.

Who can fail to comprehend that these firing messengers portend the approach of war, revolution,

and change?

Prophetic, maybe?

But this isn't a one-off, tons of people, including Lincoln himself, had dark premonitions about

his presidency.

And, if he'd listened to his gut, maybe he wouldn't have been assassinated.

This is supernatural, a Spotify original from podcast, and I'm your host, Ashley Flowers.

As you know, the journey of this show has been all about exploring the unknown, uncovering

the human side of the extraordinary.

And I can't stress enough that this exploration would have been impossible without you.

Your support has been incredible, your feedback moving, and your dedication inspiring.

Which is why it's bittersweet to announce that this will be the final episode of supernatural

that I'll be hosting.

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