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Step into the intriguing world of Fiends Delight, a captivating collection of short stories by Ambrose Bierce, published in 1873. Known for his dark and macabre style, Bierce invites readers to explore a variety of themes that range from the callous to the bizarre. Drawing upon his experiences as a Civil War soldier, Bierces writing often reflects the harsh realities of life and death. Despite his personal struggles—including lifelong asthma and the tragic loss of his sons—his work remains a fascinating mix of humor and horror. His daughter, who believed her father was still alive long ...

Dive into the sharp wit and sharp-tongued insights of Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914?), a master satirist, critic, poet, and journalist. In The Devils Dictionary, Bierce artfully combines a concise writing style with a cynical perspective on human nature. Through a series of cleverly crafted, dictionary-style definitions, he invites readers to reflect on life’s absurdities with a touch of humor. (Summary by Peter)

Step into the thought-provoking world of Ambrose Bierce with A Cynic Looks At Life. This compelling collection of essays explores deep themes such as civilization, immortality, and the death penalty, offering readers a unique and critical perspective on the human experience. Narrated by DaveC, these reflections challenge conventional wisdom and invite you to ponder lifes complexities.

Dive into a delightful collection of 245 whimsical and humorous fables, expertly summarized by Inkell. Each story offers a unique twist, blending laughter with life lessons that will entertain readers of all ages.

Experience the bone-chilling terror of Ambrose Bierce's "The Damned Thing," a revolutionary horror tale that dares to imagine the unseen predator lurking just beyond human perception. When a man is savagely killed in the wilderness, witnesses describe an invisible force that defies explanation—a creature that exists in colors beyond the human eye's capability. Bierce's masterful blend of scientific speculation and primal fear creates an atmosphere of inescapable dread that will haunt listeners long after they finish listening.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.

Love. Perhaps the one word solution for everything. An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for. A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile. Love reflects, changes and embraces us all. The capture of love in this life is a very special happening, it may only strike us once, and for some perhaps never. But what if those on the ‘other side’ have designs on us? What if their desire is just so strong that we can’t resist? Can true love survive?

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. This decade is resplendent with literature and its many prodigiously talented authors who write on as varied a range of subjects as might be thought possible. Yet each is studded with careful literary precision and narrative verve. It is a remarkable decade.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. The plains of the American Mid-West are home to some very fine exponents of the literary craft. Throughout this vast landscape stories seem to be everywhere offering their experiences as works just awaiting the final touches and flourishes of these famed authors. They deliver in very talented ways.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. For America, as the century closes, she is becoming less isolated. Her industrial might, her rising military power are pulling her ever closer into the entangled globe of nations. Her authors flex ideas and lexicons with riveting tales of this astonishing society.

Diplomacy by other means may, at times, sound heroic. A fight for principles and ideals carried out by young men armed to the teeth and directed by older men in pursuit of their own version of glory for themselves and their Nations. Right will triumph over wrong. But war can be an illusion, stirred up by schemers and opportunists to take something from other nations that may or may not be right. As blood and limb are sacrificed the true cost is seen but often set to one side as the dispute becomes embedded in emotions and reason falls away.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, Literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

"Una tumba sin fondo" es un relato del autor estadounidense Ambrose Bierce que se sumerge en el terror y lo sobrenatural. La historia sigue a un hombre que, intrigado por las leyendas locales, decide explorar una cueva profunda conocida como "La tumba sin fondo". A medida que avanza en su aventura, se encuentra con sucesos inexplicables y presencias malignas que desafían su cordura y ponen en peligro su vida. Bierce teje una trama llena de suspense y horror, explorando temas como el miedo a lo desconocido y los límites de la percepción humana.

First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and illogical phrases to lazy constructions and pompous diction, Bierce spares no one in his mission to defend the integrity of English prose.

The shadows grow longer, the air grows colder, and the season of spirits arrives. Within this first volume of Halloween Haunts are six classic stories that have chilled and fascinated listeners for generations.

Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization. From the perilous ride of The Denver Express to the poetic solitude of On the Divide, and from the chilling desperation of Love of Life to the dry wit of Nevada Sketches, these stories illuminate the grit, dreams, and humanity of those who dared to tame the wild.

Experience the haunting narratives of soldiers and civilians during the tumultuous American Civil War in this compelling collection of short stories. This LibriVox recording presents the 1909 edition, which thoughtfully incorporates six previously omitted stories from the original 1891 edition. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, a renowned American editorialist and satirist, masterfully weaves together tales that explore the complex and often dark aspects of human nature, reflecting his own experiences as a Union soldier. Known for his sharp wit and sardonic perspective, Bierces distinctive style ...

Experience the definitive collection of war's enduring impact, brought to life by the commanding voice of Mike Vendetti.

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Dive into the eerie world of Ambrose Bierce with Can Such Things Be?—a collection of 24 chilling short stories that epitomize his signature style. Perfect for reading or listening by the flickering light of a crackling fire, these tales of ghosts, apparitions, and the inexplicable invite you to explore the shadows. Set against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields, quaint country cottages, and bustling urban landscapes, each story challenges the boundaries of reality and whispers that anything is possible, at any moment. (Summary by Roger Melin)