A woodsman is killed by an invisible predator; his friend testifies at the inquest about the unknowable force behind the attack.
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A woodsman is killed by an invisible predator; his friend testifies at the inquest about the unknowable force behind the attack.
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Best known as a master of searing satire, American author Ambrose Bierce was also an accomplished short story writer. The engrossing tale "The Damned Thing" presents as its central theme the ultimately unknowable -- and untameable -- essence of nature and the natural world. Told from several different perspectives, the story focuses on a freak fatal accident that is written off as a wild animal attack. But does that description get at the truth of the matter? At least one witness is convinced ot...
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Violent death by unseen attacker; struggle described at inquest
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Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Fatal attack by unseen creature; fear and disbelief explored
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