An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
by Ambrose Bierce

In Ambrose Bierce's gripping short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, readers are thrust into the tumultuous mind of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer poised for execution during the Civil War. As he stands bound on a railroad bridge, the noose around his neck tightens, and time seems to stretch in a surreal dance between life and death. In his final moments, Farquhar imagines a daring escape, swimming against the current to reunite with his beloved family. As the narrative unfolds with vivid detail and unexpected twists, the line between reality and illusion blurs, leading to a shocking revelation that leaves readers questioning the very nature of existence and the human spirit's desperate yearning for freedom.