Detected by Ambrose Bierce (1891)
"Detected" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows a man named Smith, who has been hired to investigate a series of strange occurrences at a remote mansion. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to uncover clues that suggest the presence of a supernatural force. Despite his initial skepticism, Smith becomes increasingly convinced of the existence of ghosts and the malevolent power they possess. The story builds towards a chilling climax as Smith confronts the source of the haunting and uncovers a dark secret from the mansion's past.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Horror, Short Stories, Fiction · 63 words
First lines
In Congress once great Mowther shone, / Debating weighty matters; / Now into an asylum thrown, / He vacuously chatters.
If in that legislative hall / His wisdom still he 'd vented, / It never had been known at all / That Mowther was demented.
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Detected is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1891 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Fiction, Anthology, Supernatural
- Length: 63 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Horror — The book's eerie and frightening themes, originating from the short stories of Ambrose Bierce, is representative of the Horror genre.
- Short Stories — The book consists of various short stories characterized by their self-contained narratives.
- Fiction — Bierce's works in this collection are imaginative and invented, typical of the Fiction genre.
- Anthology — DETECTED is a collection of various works by Ambrose Bierce, hence it fits into the Anthology genre.
Tags
mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · fiction · literature · classic · american · gothic · horror · supernatural