There was a story where a group of tourists visited an old mansion that was once visited by Lincoln. As they explored the rooms, they heard strange whispers. When they entered the room where Lincoln was said to have stayed, they saw a figure in the corner that looked like Lincoln. But this figure had a menacing look. They quickly left the mansion, fearing for their safety, as the whispers grew louder and more intense behind them.
One possible horror story could be that a family was driving their Lincoln Aviator at night on a lonely road. Suddenly, the headlights started flickering and then went out completely. The engine made strange noises as if something was trying to claw its way out from under the hood. The radio began tuning to static-filled stations on its own, and the temperature inside the car dropped rapidly, making them shiver in fear as they were stranded in the dark.
One element could be the use of Lincoln's historical presence in a spooky way. For example, his famous top hat showing up in unexpected places, like floating in a dark hallway. Another could be the idea of his ghost being haunted by the events of his assassination. His face, pale and solemn, appearing in a mirror when someone least expects it.
There was a Lincoln Aviator that was bought from a second - hand dealer. The new owner didn't know its dark past. One day, while driving, the car's music system started playing a song that wasn't in any of the CDs or playlists. It was a slow, eerie tune. The mirrors showed distorted images of the road behind. The car's wipers started moving even though there was no rain. The owner felt a presence in the passenger seat, but when he looked, there was nothing there. As he continued driving, he realized he was losing control of the vehicle as it veered towards a cliff, and he was filled with horror as he faced what seemed like certain death.
One horror story could be that the towing equipment malfunctioned while towing a Lincoln. Maybe the tow chains snapped suddenly, causing the Lincoln to roll dangerously. Another might be that during towing, the vehicle was damaged due to improper handling by the towing crew. For example, they might have hit the Lincoln against a pole while maneuvering it.
I've heard of a horror story where a Lincoln was towed in the rain. The towing company didn't cover the vehicle properly. So, the interior of the Lincoln got soaked. There was water damage to the seats, the electronics, and the carpets. The owner was devastated as the cost to repair all the water - damaged parts was extremely high. And the towing company refused to take responsibility for it, claiming it was an act of nature. But really, it was their negligence in not covering the vehicle during the tow.
The story of 'lincoln and the school that made lincoln' might focus on how the school environment influenced Lincoln. For example, if he had a great teacher who encouraged his thirst for knowledge. Lincoln was known for his self - education as well, but a school could have provided him with the basic foundation. It could have been a place where he first learned about law, politics, or the importance of public speaking through school debates or discussions.
The Lincoln Highway incorporates real-life inspiration, but it's not a strictly 100% true story. The author likely took liberties to create a more engaging narrative while still drawing from real-world situations and themes.
In large part, it is. The story takes inspiration from actual events during Lincoln's time, though some creative liberties might have been taken for dramatic effect.