"A Transposition" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows a man named John Horton, who has been accused of murdering his business partner. Despite his protests of innocence, Horton is sentenced to death and is awaiting execution in his cell. As he waits, he begins to experience strange visions and hearings, which he believes are the result of a "transposition" of his consciousness with that of another person. The story explores themes of identity, guilt, and the nature of reality, as Horton struggles to make sense of his situation and prove his innocence.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1893 · Genre: Short Stories, Horror, Fantasy