Short Stories

The Damned Thing 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"

by Ambrose Bierce

When Hugh Morgan is found dead in his cabin, an inquest reveals a disturbing account from his companion: Morgan appeared to struggle violently with something no one else could see.

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About this book

"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce is a horror short story written in 1893. When Hugh Morgan is found dead in his cabin, an inquest reveals a disturbing account from his companion: Morgan appeared to struggle violently with something no one else could see. Morgan's diary entries suggest he was tracking an invisible creature—something he called "that damned thing." Bierce explores the terrifying possibility that certain beings might possess colors beyond human perception, blending horror with early science fiction.

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Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
11 pages
Published
1 January 1893
Publisher
Good Press

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