Can Such Things Be?
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In Bierce's chilling tales, ghosts wander the earth, seeking vengeance or redemption. Apparitions appear and vanish, leaving behind a trail of mystery and uncertainty. Strange occurrences defy rational explanation, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Through these haunting narratives, Bierce challenges our assumptions about the world and the nature of existence itself.Book Details
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Ambrose Bierce
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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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