the boarded window

Book • 1891
In 'The Boarded Window', Ambrose Bierce crafts a chilling tale of love, loss, and the supernatural.

The story revolves around Murlock, a pioneer living in the Ohio wilderness, whose wife's death leads to a shocking encounter with a panther.

The narrative explores themes of grief, failure, and the psychological impact of isolation.

The boarded window becomes a symbol of Murlock's guilt and his inability to cope with his loss.

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