potato mold (noun)

1. During the Great Irish Famine in the 1840s, potato mold caused a catastrophic loss of the potato crop, leading to widespread famine and death.

2. As the potato mold spread rapidly across the fields, it turned the once healthy and vibrant potatoes into rotting, black masses, filling the farmers with dread and horror.

3. In the quaint countryside, amidst the potato fields, a young couple found solace in their love, even as the shadow of potato mold threatened their livelihoods.

4. The rustic farmhouse had a cozy, country charm, with wooden beams and antique furniture, but its reputation was marred by the recurring outbreak of potato mold.