The 'Midwest Obsession' could refer to various things. It might be about a cultural phenomenon in the Midwest region, like an obsession with a particular sport such as football in some Midwest states where high school and college football games are huge events. People are really into it, from the players, coaches, to the entire community that rallies around the teams.
Typically, midwest mystery novels often feature wide - open spaces. The isolation of the Midwest settings can create a sense of unease. For example, in many of these novels, a character might be alone on a long stretch of road or in a small, remote farmhouse.
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with the specific 'Midwest Angelica Story'. It could be a local folktale or a personal account specific to the Midwest region. Maybe it involves a character named Angelica and some events that are characteristic of that area.
I'm not sure who the specific fiction editor of Midwest Review is. You might need to check their official website or recent publications for that information.
Some popular midwest graphic novels include 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel. It's a memoir that delves into family secrets and sexual identity. Another is 'Persepolis' which, although not strictly midwest, has been widely read in the midwest and around the world. It tells the story of a girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution in a very engaging graphic novel format.
Since I don't know the story, I can't say for sure. But perhaps Angelica herself is a main element. Then, the Midwest setting, which could include the landscapes like the prairies or small towns. Maybe there are other characters like her family or friends that play important roles.
One Midwest scary story is about the vanishing hitchhiker. A driver picks up a young woman on a lonely Midwest road at night. She gives a strange address and when they reach there, she disappears into thin air. Turns out she was a ghost who died in a car accident on that very road years ago.
The story of the Vanishing Hotel in the Midwest is also quite famous. People would check into this old, run - down hotel. But during the night, guests would hear strange voices and footsteps. In the morning, the hotel would seem completely deserted, as if it had vanished into another dimension overnight.