Another Way by Ambrose Bierce (1891)
ANOTHER WAY is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1890. The tale follows a man who, after being wrongly accused of murder, escapes from prison and sets out to clear his name. Along the way, he encounters various individuals who offer him help or hindrances, leading him down a path of self-discovery and redemption. Through the protagonist's journey, Bierce explores themes of justice, morality, and the human condition.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense · 156 words
First lines
I lay in silence, dead. A woman came And laid a rose upon my breast and said: "May God be merciful." She spoke my name, And added: "It is strange to think him dead.
"He loved me well enough, but 't was his way To speak it lightly." Then, beneath her breath: "Besides" -- I knew what further she would say, But then a footfall broke my dream of death.
To-day the words are mine. I lay the rose Upon her breast, and speak her name and deem It strange indeed that she is dead. God knows I had more pleasure in the other dream.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Horror
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative's events and characters are created by the author
- Mystery — The plot revolves around the unraveling of secrets or complex matters
- Suspense — The book builds tension as it progresses towards climax
- Horror — Characterized by the author’s unique disturbing writing style which instills fear and loathing.
Tags
mystery · thriller · fantasy · sci-fi · horror · supernatural · paranormal · magic · alternate reality · time travel · dystopia · utopia