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The Hidden Horrors

Does something cease to exist simply because we cannot see it? The Hidden Horrors by Ambrose Bierce delves into the terror of the unseenthose lurking presences that may be closer than we dare to imagine.

The Damned Thing A monstrous entity that cannot be seen, yet its dreadful existence is undeniable.
A Vine on a House A mysterious vine entwined with an abandoned house, concealing a chilling secret.
The Spook House A notorious haunted house where people vanish without a trace, leaving behind only fear.

The unseen may be watching. They hide beyond walls, in the shadows, perhaps even closer than you think. After reading this collection, you may find yourself questioning realityis there truly nothing there, or is it simply beyond our perception?

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Contents
Why These Stories?
THE DAMNED THING
I ONE DOES NOT ALWAYS EAT WHAT IS ON THE TABLE
II WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN A FIELD OF WILD OATS
III A MAN THOUGH NAKED MAY BE IN RAGS
A VINE ON A HOUSE
THE SPOOK HOUSE

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저자(글) Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce: The Master of Macabre and Satire

Ambrose Bierce (18421913?) was an American writer, journalist, and satirist known for his sharp wit and dark, eerie tales. A veteran of the Civil War, Bierce’s firsthand experiences with the horrors of battle deeply influenced his writing, infusing it with themes of death, existential dread, and the uncanny. His most famous works include An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, a haunting meditation on time and perception, and The Devil’s Dictionary, a satirical lexicon that skewers human folly with biting cynicism.

As a journalist, Bierce was fearless in exposing corruption and hypocrisy, earning both admiration and enemies. His fiction, however, cemented his place in literary historyhis ghost stories and psychological horror tales continue to captivate readers with their chilling atmosphere and relentless tension.

In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico during the country’s revolution and was never seen again. Despite the mystery surro.....