Tensions rise between Loyalists and Patriots from "summary" of World's End by T. Coraghessan Boyle
The rumblings of discontent had been building for years, festering like an open wound beneath the surface of the small town of Peterskill. The Loyalists, steadfast in their allegiance to the Crown, found themselves increasingly at odds with the Patriots, who yearned for independence and self-governance. The tension between the two factions was palpable, simmering just below the polite veneer of daily interactions. As the winds of revolution swept across the colonies, the divide between Loyalists and Patriots deepened, fueling animosity and suspicion on both sides. The Loyalists viewed the Patriots as rebellious troublemakers, intent on disrupting the established order and undermining the authority of the Crown. Conversely, the Patriots saw the Loyalists as traitors to the cause of freedom, standing in the way of progress and stifling the will of the people. In the taverns and meeting halls of Peterskill, heated debates erupted over the merits of independence and the obligations of loyalty. Voices were raised, tempers flared, and friendships were strained to the breaking point. As the ...
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