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Ambrose Bierce Episodes

An American Civil War veteran and famous short story writer.
Oct. 23, 2024

THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER by AMBROSE BIERCE

A scary tale about a disembodied spirit and two lawmen who are hunting him in the woods near a church graveyard.  Enjoy alkl our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com

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June 12, 2024

THE STRANGER by AMBROSE BIERCE

"The Stranger" by Ambrose Bierce: A group of men traveling in the old west meet a strange man at their campfire- a man who has an even stranger story. We also include a background on the incredible life of Ambrose Bierce, from his Civil War experience...

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June 11, 2023

PSYCHOLOGICAL SHIPWRECK and THREE AND ONE ARE ONE AMBROSE BIERCE

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April 15, 2021

THE STRANGER by AMBROSE BIERCE (2016 ARCHIVE)

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May 4, 2020

FOUR DAYS IN DIXIE by AMBROSE BIERCE

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July 15, 2019

BEYOND THE WALL by AMBROSE BIERCE

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March 18, 2018

A FRUITLESS ASSIGNMENT by AMBROSE BIERCE

In this special two story episode, we give you two Ambrose Bierce ghost stories- the second one is called "Dead Duck" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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June 5, 2017

AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE by AMBROSE BIERCE

"An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce: In this highly acclaimed short story, a southern farmer is accused of being a spy by the Union Army and finds himself about to be hung from a bridge trestle. This is one of the first short stories...

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May 22, 2017

AN ADVENTURE AT BROWNVILLE by AMBROSE BIERCE

"An Adventure At Brownville" by Ambrose Bierce: A psychological thriller from Amrose Bierce that places a young woman under the hypnotic spell of a mysterious killer. Enjoy all our shows at www.1001storiespodcast.com #AmbroseBierce Check out our new...

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