An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce is a short story first published in 1890. It's renowned for its unexpected plot twist and innovative narrative structure, and it's often considered a classic of American literature.

The story is set during the American Civil War and focuses on Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer in Alabama. Farquhar faces execution by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge by Union soldiers.