Can Such Things Be?

Can Such Things Be?

by Ambrose Bierce

Can Such Things Be? is an anthology of 24 eerie and unsettling short stories by Ambrose Bierce, known for his mastery of the macabre. These tales delve into the realms of the supernatural and the inexplicable, exploring themes of mortality, fate, and the ambiguity of human experience. Set against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields and otherworldly landscapes, Bierce's stories invite readers to confront their fears and question the boundaries between the natural and the unknown.

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Ambrose Bierce

United States

Bierce was born in a log cabin at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio, on June 24, 1842, to Marcus Aurelius Bierce (1799-1876) and Laura Sherwood Bierce. His parents were a poor but literary couple...

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