Weird & Twisted tales of the macabre 5

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The Curse of the Past

Some sins refuse to be forgotten. Some ghosts never rest. In this chilling collection, vengeance, madness, and the weight of past misdeeds collide in unsettling ways.

The Middle Toe of the Right Foot A sinister tale of unresolved grudges and a revenge that transcends death.
The Stranger A man faces the truth of his own demise, leading to a shocking revelation.
A Revolt of the Gods When mortals defy the divine, punishment is swift and merciless.

Step into a world where revenge lingers, the past refuses to fade, and sanity teeters on the edge.

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Contents
Why These Stories?
THE MIDDLE TOE OF THE RIGHT FOOT
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THE STRANGER

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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.....