Can Such Things Be?: Delve into classic Horror / Supernatural Fiction. Encounter restless spirits, undead soldiers, and murderous automatons in Ambrose Bierce's chilling short story anthology.

Are the dead truly at rest, or do they walk among us when the sun goes down?

From the fog-drenched graveyards of the eerie frontier to dimly lit parlors where machines learn to think and kill, Can Such Things Be? immerses listeners in a relentless atmosphere of dread. This collection pulls you through harrowing encounters: a poet stranded in a haunted wood stalked by a soul-less corpse, a chess-playing automaton driven by an unfathomable rage, and isolated soldiers trapped not by enemy fire, but by the paralyzing gaze of the supernatural. The stakes are nothing less than one’s sanity and soul.

Why you will love this audiobook: If you are a fan of classic Horror / Supernatural Fiction, this collection delivers unparalleled gothic suspense and macabre chills. Infused with themes of psychological terror, ghostly vengeance, and grim irony, these weird tales laid the very foundation for modern horror. Listeners who devour dark fantasy, ghostly anthologies, and eerie suspense will find themselves completely captivated by the twisted endings and masterful, poetic prose that define Bierce's legendary style.

About the Author: Ambrose Bierce was a 19th-century master of the macabre, often standing shoulder to shoulder with Edgar Allan Poe. Known as "Bitter Bierce" for his sardonic wit and psychological depth, his mysterious disappearance in Mexico in 1913 remains as puzzling and legendary as the dark fiction he left behind.

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Lydbog: 16. april 2026