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The Damned Thing 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"
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- en
About this book
Creators: Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce is a horror short story written in 1893. When Hugh Morgan is found dead in his cabin, an inquest reveals a disturbing account from his companion: Morgan appeared to struggle violently with something no one else could see. Morgan's diary entries suggest he was tracking an invisible creature—something he called "that damned thing." Bierce explores the terrifying possibility that certain beings might possess colors beyond human perception, blending horror with early science fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 41692