Ambrose Bierce

Through this haunting story, Ambrose Bierce presents the tragic illusion of freedom and the cruel reality of war. Peyton Farquhar, a devoted Southern civilian, is about to be executed by Union soldiers on a bridge. As the rope is released, he imagines escaping, swimming away, and returning to his loving family. But is it all real or only a desperate dream in his final seconds of life? What leads this man to such a fate? What does his final vision reveal about hope, illusion, and the cost of loyalty? Read this powerful Civil War tale to explore how time, perception, and death can all twist into one unforgettable moment.

Ambrose Bierce

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