"A Possibility" is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1892. The story follows a man who is haunted by the possibility of his own death, as he becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated from society. Despite his efforts to prove his own mortality, the man is unable to shake off the feeling of impending doom, leading him down a path of madness and despair. Through the use of vivid imagery and psychological insight, Bierce explores the themes of mortality, paranoia, and the human psyche in this thought-provoking tale.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1897 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Speculative Fiction