An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

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Set during the American Civil War, the story follows Peyton Farquhar, a Southern planter who is deceived by a Union scout into attempting to sabotage a railroad bridge. Captured and sentenced to death, he experiences a vivid and surreal escape as he imagines a desperate flight to freedom. The narrative explores themes of time, perception, and the nature of reality, culminating in a powerful twist that challenges the reader's understanding of life and death.