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Ambrose Bierce's An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the thin boundary between life, death, and illusion. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows Peyton Farquhar, a Southern plantation owner sentenced to death by hanging for attempting to sabotage a Union bridge.

As the noose tightens around his neck, Farquhar suddenly finds himself falling into the river below, breaking free, and escaping through the wilderness back to his home. His journey is one of desperation and hope, as he struggles against nature, exhaustion, and time itself—until the shocking truth is revealed.

This gripping tale of perception and reality remains one of the most celebrated short stories in American literature, delivering a powerful meditation on war, fate, and the fragility of human existence.

🎧 A suspenseful and thought-provoking classic of psychological fiction.

📚 A must-listen for fans of war stories and psychological twists.