The Moonlit Road is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows a man who is driving home late at night along a deserted road when he encounters a ghostly figure walking alongside the road. Despite feeling a sense of fear and unease, the driver continues to drive past the figure without stopping or slowing down. As he drives further away from the figure, he begins to realize that the figure may have been a manifestation of his own subconscious mind, reflecting his deepest fears and anxieties. The story explores themes of psychological horror and the unsettling nature of the unknown, leaving the reader with a sense of unease and uncertainty.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1890 · Genre: Mystery, Horror, Gothic Fiction · 3 chapters