![]() ![]() It might not seem impressive, given that these days you could do that with an iPhone, but it was quite an intensive duty. That means he went on scouting missions to make maps and determine the enemy's position. But our author wasn't your typical soldier: he was a topographical officer. ![]() Luckily, Ambrose Bierce knew how to write a twist ending, even back in 1890, when he published "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." We're not going to spoil the fun for you, but be prepared to be surprised by this strange story of a Civil War civilian's confrontation with death.īierce was especially suited to write stories about the Civil War, since he served in the Union army. That's why we love The Sixth Sense, Ender's Game, and Shutter Island. ![]() Stories with twist endings are some of Shmoop's favorites. ![]()
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