"An Invocation" is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1890. The story follows a man who has been invited to perform an invocation at a funeral, but he struggles with the task as he is not sure what to say. Despite his doubts, he delivers the invocation and finds that it brings him a sense of peace and closure. Throughout the story, Bierce explores themes of mortality, religion, and the power of words.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1893 · Genre: Horror, Short Stories, Supernatural