An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

The story revolves around Peyton Farquhar, a Southern planter who is deceived by a Union scout into attempting to sabotage a railroad bridge during the Civil War. Captured and sentenced to hang, Farquhar experiences a vivid and surreal escape as he envisions his flight to safety. The narrative explores themes of illusion, time, and the nature of reality, culminating in a shocking twist that reveals the true fate of the protagonist. This powerful tale delves into the psychological turmoil of war and the human desire for freedom.