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The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day

American journalist, author and satirist Ambrose Bierce drew on his experiences as a soldier during the Civil War to create some of his best-known stories.

The Devil's Dictionary may define letters of the alphabet in the "proper" order, but Ambrose Bierce's definitions undermine many assumptions about alphabetic ordering.

Critic Ambrose Bierce's short stories explore, by means of mysterious disappearances, the trauma of war, the grieving process, and the effects of social isolation.

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Most colleges teach the same short stories in introductory lit classes. Here, a list of some stories students will likely read and why they're taught by so many schools.

Do heroes need heroes? Here's how Amelia Earhart, the most famous aviator of the 1920's and 1930's followed in the footsteps of the most famous aviator of the 1910's

Lam reveals what it's like to be a digital colorist today, what it was like working with Red 5, and information of how to get FREE comics.

But for a Fafhrd & Grey Mouser story, this F&SF masterpiece by SFWA's Grand Master of urban horror was his last ; Jack London, Ambrose Bierce and others in San Francisco

This historic home and property was a battleground during the Civil War, a place of inspiration after the war, and today is on the National Register of Historic Places.

It's rare a giant of any literature genré can be pinned down to show his favorite works, but on of Weird Tales' "Big Three" authors did so.

Famous writers share quotes about life, hope, love and peace to express the way they count their blessings.

Will Eisner was at the center of the nascent comic book industry by his early twenties. After founding his own company, he created the revolutionary comic The Spirit.

The similarities between the David Lang legend and the Orion Williamson case are striking and the stories' themes are identical: both men simply disappeared.

Looking for a pet saying or quote for that card, scrapbook or "just because?" Check out this selection of inspirational and funny pet quotes and sayings.

In 1895, a slim volume of short stories, The King in Yellow appeared from the little known publisher F.T. Neeley that would change genré fiction for times to come.

Fifty years ago Rod Serling introduced television viewers to a collection of short video dramas that covered aspects of both the supernatural and science fiction.