Lucas Durand - Historical Fiction

https://theoviebooks.wordpress.com/ The boots came first, their rhythmic thud reverberating down every street of Vienna. The sound was like the drumbeat of an approaching storm, and Erik Steinmann could feel the tension in the air, thick enough to choke on. He stood in the half-darkness of his living room, his hands unsteady as he adjusted the curtains. The world outside had transformed into something unrecognizable. The Nazi flag, black, red, and white, fluttered above the Rathaus, its colours too bright, too mocking against the gray sky. "Don’t let them see us," Martha’s voice came, strained with a fear Erik hadn't heard in years. She was already moving, darting across the room like a shadow, tossing small items into a bag with quick, sharp motions. Her face was pale; her lips pressed tight, but her eyes... her eyes burned with determination. Erik didn’t respond, only nodded, turning away to glance at the window again. Outside, the streets were chaos. Men in dark uniforms shouted orders, their boots clicking against the cobblestones. The trucks rolled through the city in long, rumbling lines, engines growling like predators on the hunt. Lucas Durand is a history enthusiast whose passion for the past fuels his work as a columnist and author. He delves into the rich tapestry of human events, exploring the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped our world. Lucas concentrates in the WWI era and loves bringing history and events vividly to life. Ovi eBook Publishing 2025