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One option could be the Illinois Arts Council Agency grants. They often support various forms of art, including literature. Writers of novels may be eligible to apply if they meet certain criteria like being an Illinois resident and having a strong writing project in progress.

In some parts of Illinois, there are stories of phantom hitchhikers. A young woman is said to be hitchhiking along a lonely road. If you pick her up, she disappears once you reach a certain point. It's a classic and very spooky Illinois ghost story.

Generally, no. Writing disturbing fiction alone isn't illegal in Illinois. However, if the content promotes criminal behavior, poses a threat to public safety, or violates specific laws like defamation or hate speech, then it could potentially lead to legal issues.

In southern Illinois, there's a story of a ghostly apparition in an old cemetery. It was once the burial ground for a family who had a tragic history. A vengeful spirit is said to roam among the tombstones. Locals have seen strange lights hovering over certain graves and felt an unexplainable coldness. One man even said he was chased by a figure that disappeared as soon as he left the cemetery gates.

I'm not aware of any specific 'Harry Potter' fanfic in Illinois related to Nazis. It would be a very disturbing and inappropriate concept considering the nature of the Harry Potter series which is about good versus evil, with the main characters fighting against dark and discriminatory ideologies much like those held by Nazis.

Most likely not. Given the association with 'nazi' which represents a heinous and immoral ideology, it's hard to imagine such a fanfic being appropriate. Nazi ideology is based on hatred, discrimination, and mass murder, so any work that involves it in a fanfic context is likely to be offensive and inappropriate.

Perhaps there is a student leader in the stories. This student could be inspiring by leading various school initiatives, such as environmental campaigns to make the school more sustainable. They motivated their peers to recycle, save energy, and take care of the school's environment, showing great leadership skills and a sense of responsibility towards the school community.

At a particular Illinois college, there's a story about a ghost in the campus theater. Legend has it that an actor who was deeply in love with the theater passed away suddenly. Now, actors and stage crew sometimes report seeing a figure in period clothing in the wings or on the stage when they're alone. There have been unexplained noises like footsteps on the empty stage and the sound of a single person clapping in an otherwise silent theater.

One Illinois horror story could be about an old, abandoned asylum in the state. There are rumors that at night, strange noises come from the dilapidated halls. People claim to have seen shadowy figures moving around the empty wards. It's said that patients were mistreated there long ago, and their tortured spirits still linger.

One famous Illinois monster story is about the Mothman. It's said to be a large, winged creature with glowing red eyes. Some people in Illinois claim to have seen it near abandoned buildings or in the woods at night.