"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Ambrose Bierce audio book ― Chilling Tales for Dark Nights

[@kelpk0re]

we're required to read this for american lit. and i'm dyslexic so this audio reading made it so much easier to understand the story! thank you so much!

[@shadow-cx6mv]

Same

[@xxxzzzip8961]

Me too

[@CJM-rg5rt]

It's weird.. I'm dyslexic but only with left/right and east/west, never words. It's embarrassing but I do genuinely wonder what that says about my brain?

[@wheatisme]

Me too, I’m a junior in high school and I didn’t even understand that the man being hanged was the one they described in the first sentence, my brain doesn’t price things together

[@chris55529]

*Much better than I expected. The "Southern accent" of the narrator DOES help, and he narrates much better than I could, and that's saying a lot, because this story (which, all by itself, planted the seeds of the much-beloved Twilight Zone TV series), has haunted me since I was a kid. **_WELL DONE!!_*

[@annaharris4396]

I WAS LISTENING TO THIS FOR A LITERATURE CLASS AND I WAS NOT READY FOR THE ENDING AND I'M IN SHOCK AND SAD

[@travisblackerby2772]

Can you tell me what’s it about I really don’t want to read it

[@bambammacho]

Travis Blackerby same lmao

[@GenerallyChaotic6839]

@@travisblackerby2772 The story is about a man who is about to be executed. During the story we see the reason why he is executes and the man escapes the clutches of his executioners and makes it back home and to his family. In the end it is told that his escape wasn't real and was instead the desperate imagination of a dying man.

[@wynnzhu1015]

Generally thanks

[@SeanMcGeeWebDude]

@@travisblackerby2772 bro. It’s 30 minutes. Just give it a listen.

[@bugyear2005]

This is so beautifully read that is really feels like one was actually there, but it is the voice of Jesse Cornett that brings it all together!

[@TheJoeWerewolf]

I had headphones on and the whispers scared the shit out of me

[@NockaMama]

I had to be to class in 45 mins and were having a discussion about this story. Your reading of the story was engaging and exciting

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

Glad we could help!

[@DDD11239]

Don't procrastinate.

[@jessecornett2597]

Good evening Chilling Tales fans... I want to thank you for listening and hope you enjoy this story. It is especially unsettling as I had the experience of visiting the Atlanta Cyclo-rama Civil War Museum and Memorial as a child and it had a profound effect on me. I have no idea how they accomplished it, but it had the distinct smell of death and blood. I hope this story will encourage you to learn more about this extremely important time in our collective history as Americans. A time when this fragile experiment of ours almost collapsed in on itself as a fledgling nation attempted to combat the true dark nature of man's ability to oppress his fellow man... Pitting brother against brother, father against son and state against state... Both sides were acutely aware in their belief that what they were doing was the right thing.This is but one man's version of the horrors he saw.

[@K1nGD0nn1e86]

So I take it, what he had said was possible about his escape earlier in the story had played out in his mind only for him to snap back to reality right as he was hanged? Cruel but a great twist on the ending

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Dudes be like : oh! Snap back to reality oh there goes gravity

[@zachseatdriver9671]

In pretty sure its more what happens in his mind in the instant his neck is snapping

[@GenerallyChaotic6839]

@@HerbalistGuybrush thats some serious dark humor, marry me.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

@@GenerallyChaotic6839 We can arrange something

[@gregzsidisin]

An exceptional reading of this classic story. I hadn't read it in years, and I just saw the Twilight Zone adaptation, which was originally an award-winning French short. Except for the background on how Peyton Farquhar came to be hanged.

[@calebwilliams1663]

This story was excellent to read in class, due to its expression of historical themes which you know I love Mrs. Freeman!

[@Natedog-xf3xm]

Adultery

[@jamesnull8124]

They made this into a Twilight Zone episode, it’s very good

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Serling liked it so much he negotiated to include it. It was a borrowed episode of an award winning French-produced film. It is not included in the TZ boxed set because TZ did own it.

[@DDD11239]

​@@jeanneratterman4174 It's in my DVD set. Strange.

[@nathankrasner222]

Dude, AMAZING read. I'm an English teacher and very familiar with this story. I was looking this up to show my class and I'm totally floored. My seventh graders are gonna love this. Thanks and kudos! 11/10

[@michaelknight4041]

I was shown a dramatization of this story in 7th grade by my English teacher, Mr Burkowski. I never forgot it.

[@DDD11239]

Make sure you tell future students of the author's disappearance. Just as eerie as his stories.

[@nathankrasner222]

@@DDD11239 oh don't worry - we did this whole thing tying him to the Lovecraft mythos and all. Couldnt leave out the best part!

[@hexkwondo]

I saw a black and white movie of this story when I was in school! Great story and I love the narrator's accent!

[@huntrrams]

+Hexkwondo CreepyPasta it was french film turned into a twilight zone episode in the 60s! The best best episode in twilight zone!

[@vincent21212]

"...and who in good faith and without too much qualification assented to at least a part of the frankly villainous dictum that all is fair in love and war." The irony here is that immediately after this line, a Union soldier dressed in Confederate uniform arrives at his home and tricks him into the trap at the bridge. Farquhar was measured by the same stick he measured. Beautifully written. And my God, the way the author sets up the slowing of time (which leads to the hallucination in an instant) by describing the slowing of the clock - genius! Finally, what blew my mind on second listening was how at 26:30 the author begins to describe him falling to his death ("...he could no longer feel the roadway beneath his feet."). But between falling at 26:30 and dying at 28:22, a whole set of beautiful descriptions are told, further emphasizing the slowed passage of time. This story is so much more than a twist ending. It's complete in every way.

[@MasterMoonClap]

The emotion in the readers voice added to the sorrow of the story. Very well done.

[@dragonchr15]

Awesome narration...particularly the patrician Southern brogue...

[@bill2202]

Possibly the best short story ever written. Wonderful narration and background sounds.

[@michaelallport5816]

It could be argued that Ambrose Bierce was the greatest short story writer of all time.

[@brianrunyon266]

Excellent story. Big fan of America Civil War literature. Also, great Southern accent for the narrator.

[@CrystalSmith-uk6hd]

Jessie just has this way of creating this intense atmosphere when storytelling!!

[@Emper0rH0rde]

This story was made into a Twilight Zone episode.

[@freeman3320]

***** I believe that Rod Serling used a number of Ambrose Bierce stories as the basis for several Twilight Zone episodes. Until I learn differently, from someone who is more sure of the facts than I, I can truthfully say, at least, that Serling surely learned much about how to tell a story from reading men like Bierce.

[@limelightraver5690]

Ruben T I remember that episode it was really cool

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Serling liked it so much he negotiated to include it. It was a borrowed episode of an award winning French-produced film. It is not included in the TZ boxed set because TZ did own it.

[@tsunderes]

i remember reading this story for class and adored the ending. came back to visit it again and found this audio recording, which was really great! i think it adds a lot to the enjoyment of the story. like the suspense is good on its own but i was really on the edge of my seat while you read it!

[@mtvernon1000]

This is amazing. The farther that I look back on your older episodes the I love this channeql. I have seen the short movie Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge written by Ambrose Pierce. I remember seeing it when I was 16 years old. When watching it for the first time I actually thought that the rope did break and he swam away almost all the way to the end. That is when I realized that he was imagining it to not think about that he was getting ready to die. The mind is truly an impressive and complex thing. If anyone has not seen the short movie by this name I recommend watching it. Great upload I loved the story...

[@jaimefio643]

Ambrose Bierce is a wonderful writer and you did a brilliant job narrating ❤

[@itinerantmercenary6988]

Jesse Cornett and Ambrose Bierce, author of the devils dictionary and a contemporary of Mark Twain. Called the roughest man in San Fransisco, at a time when San Fran was a really rough town. Great job bringing this tale to life.

[@walternullifidian]

I mentioned, yesterday, to a friend, that I was in the process of reading the Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's Dictionary, and she asked me if I'd ever read An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge. I had not, so last night I Googled it and read the short story. Today I called her to tell her that I had read it, and she told me that there is a movie version, and that I should try to watch it. So I did find it here on KZbin and watched a short version, then did a search for the full version, and came across this audio version. I'm really glad I did, since it was awesome! This was read even better than my own reading of it! Much better than the AI versions of audiobooks I've been listening to lately. 🖖

[@ElMapache-f7h]

One of my favorite stories. What great production value!

[@Maryannvanover]

Not one for civil war stories, but you have my vote on this one! Loved the narrative also!!😊

[@najah_k7825]

probably one of the best story narrations i've ever heard..Thanks!

[@michellehenninghaus9716]

This was made into a movie. I remember seeing it when I was in elementary school. I had been trying to remember the title for a while now. Thanks for answering that question. Great job!

[@JenniferRodriguez-jy4qt]

Most perfect audio thank you! Loved the little music which went with the theme excellently. Reminds me of titanic lol

[@daniel5730]

I think it's the "Dixie Land" theme, which is fitting, considering the protagonist.

[@RightWingCorrectWing]

So the whole thing was his thoughts while he was falling off the bridge!

[@xeserupseinopelttil4574]

Nope, it all happened in an instant as his body released massive amounts of adrenaline and DMT. It is a beautiful illustration of reality and perceived reality written DECADES before the science was clear on this subject.

[@СергейКочевряжин]

@@xeserupseinopelttil4574 Notice how time seemed to slow down for him in the beginning of the story.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Lol

[@Hjay-so4vd]

*Cough* spoiler alert😂😂😂

[@marthagastelum271]

you read really beautiful, the sounds fits perfectly the story description

[@susanmunford1394]

I absolutely loved this story. Although it was nothing like the typical scary stories it reminded me of my favorite author James Lee Burke and reader of his stories on audio book, Will Patton. I thoroughly enjoy this type of story, Thank-You so much. Wonderful job.

[@stormangelus6638]

Thanks for the help with my English homework!

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

Happy to help!

[@JCArules13]

I remember reading this in English class, but you portrayed the surreality of the story amazingly.

[@lenpfluger3356]

Great for you Jesse Cornett. Read this a few time, but wanted a brush up for an online discussion. Your reading was just terrific!! Really great!

[@511jfreeman]

This reading is great! I'll be using it in my 10th grade English class tomorrow. Thank you so much!

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

+Jessica Freeman Don't forget to plug us! :)

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

+Jessica Freeman Are you a full time teacher, by the way?

[@511jfreeman]

Yes, I am, and I sure will!

[@A_Cold_Winter9219]

This is my favorite story of all time

[@SM-ic4pe]

I needed this for my Literature assignment.Thank you, I really liked the way you narrated it 🌺💕

[@caball3ro]

This story was one of the inspirations for the movie Jacob's Ladder. Definitely a great movie to check out.

[@daniellaperez3226]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊 I have a test on this and I UNDERSTAND IT NOW!

[@jessecornett2597]

How'd ya do on that test?

[@shelbysmith7725]

That was SO cool, extremely immersive! Great voice acting!

[@nadiaminerva]

Great reading. I closed my eyes and you painted the story so vividly. I love your voice too.

[@warspite1494]

10/10. I need to see a therapist. This story is sad but I kinda dig it. Honestly i cant take stories seriously when they are like: "and then he died". But the execution was pretty good imo🎉

[@JesseScott2016]

Thank you @OwlCity for recommending this story. This inspired their name.

[@nathanbishop4897]

Wow, what a writer. Loved it.

[@abi.gail.b]

we had to listen to this in my language arts class and in the end everyone just collectively gasped 💀

[@niyachaney9065]

Thank you so much for the audio reading! You done such an expectational job of reading I actually felt like I was Peyton Farquhar.

[@amthe1]

I have to write a paper on this. Thank you for making a youtube account and putting this up.

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

If you enjoy good creepy tales, check out our more modern stuff as well. Glad we could help with your assignment!

[@mauricewascom658]

Puzzled that my comment did not post ! It was complimentary to your narrator, also to Mr. Bierce. 🤨 Also, I had subscribed . . . .

[@Mr.Robert1]

It happens for apparently no reason. What I have done in this case. Close the video, go on to other things. Come back at a later time or date, and try again, this normally works.

[@mauricewascom658]

​@@Mr.Robert1 Thank You, Mr.Robert❗☺️

[@Mr.Robert1]

@@mauricewascom658 I aim to please, Please aim. 🙂

[@sirkight54]

Thank you for helping me for an assignment!!!

[@johnnicholas1488]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@WWEMUSICish]

I read this in English Class. Excellent hearin it again.

[@ryanberthiaume5723]

Great story and love the narration it help me focus on the story

[@mesken96]

Excellent narration and background !

[@axer3515]

I often find the "best" of a topic as the best. Probably because someone has improved on the former.

[@cdmetruk]

Thank you so much for these, I am so enjoying them!

[@greatbooksofthewesterntrad2091]

Love the excellent reading. Well done by all involved in this project.

[@ava.artemis]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Great story and great narration by Jesse Cornett. I’m guessing he did the sound effects too? If I remember correctly I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his sound work/ sound tracks on other episodes.

[@matthewstump7563]

Still shocked over the ending like I was in high school many years ago. Wow!!

[@Px828]

I saw a film of this in the early 1970s in Jr High. I'll never forget it.

[@xiomaraavila4462]

thank soo much! we had to read this in class and this made it 10x better with the emotion and background sounds absoulutly amazing!

[@Berto1983]

wow, nice readying and love the sound effects.

[@assassinproductions3545]

Great reading!. Plus amazing sound effects!!!.

[@kashiark]

This isn't a creepy pasta; it's a short story. I truly enjoyed it, and it's possibly one of the best short stories I've ever heard, but it's a narrative not a creepy pasta and certainly not a "classic horror story."

[@punkgrl325]

It’s a psychological horror story, one of the earlier ones. The horror aspect comes from the short time that you were able to bond with Peyton and the love he had for his family and the grim conclusion of it all.

[@deemaahmed941]

amazingly read ! thank you made the story way more interesting by the sounds effects

[@BlaziNxTheO]

The sound of the swinging at the end is so eerie

[@777Rowen]

Covering this story in class. Fantastic narration. Really atmospheric!

[@Shaunhydemma]

Towards the end it has the sound effects from COD BO 1 xD

[@BrickInTheWall82]

Narrated...by George W. Bush. XD

[@ScaryFright]

BrickInTheWall82 lmao 😀😆

[@yungdevito4093]

*Reads this is on national mourn George H. W. Bush day*

[@Kntrabssi]

The voice acting in this is top notch

[@shakeem457]

Another awesome narration by Jesse Cornett :D

[@jessecornett2597]

And once again Shakeem, thank you for listening to our stories. I appreciate your enthusiasm for our work and hope that you continue to let us know what you think!

[@shakeem457]

Anytime Jesse storiee and narrations on here are the best!

[@rugdg13]

I remember reading this is Highschool History...Its crazy listening to it again after this long...knowing the ending...

[@robvicious69420]

Thank you I had to read this for a quiz

[@bluesit3297]

I remember this episode of The Twilight Zone. No voices. No music. Very little sound. (Might have been music, it's been a long time since I saw it). I believe the episode was actually from a French film or something like that.

[@curuvari2247]

This is brilliant-bodied flies erasure.

[@belleretiredaccount]

Thank you for this!

[@deecee8108]

good job.... loved this

[@spnchick4438]

I have no idea why, but the character's name, Farquhar, and the narrator's southern voice acting, kept reminding me of the giant rooster, Foghorn Leghorn from Looney Tunes. "I say! I say! They hung that there boy, Farquhar !" XD

[@andrewgriggs3600]

Got to see a live stage play of this and have remembered it every word since hs

[@maninironmask7925]

Incredible reading 👏

[@michaeldao1]

Great narrating

[@jackhelgerud214]

Th bruv needed this fr school

[@kennykonig1525]

A song that was written by Patrick Simmons of the Rock Band the Doobie Brothers on the Album and Cd called Stampeded. The song was called "I Cheated The Hangman". It is loosely based on this story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

[@Fv-mz8fi]

good job man like I was in the story keep it up!

[@samcats123]

This is the funniest thing I’ve listened to, and that opening is the cherry on top

[@wolffromehell5682]

I listened to this compared to reading as it has the feel of realism the drums the muskets the cannon makes it seems like you're there

[@derrickwest2576]

Ambrose Bierce solder in the civil war and was at Battle of Shiloh , was a journalist , writer of dark fiction, war hero, even his death was a mystery disappearing in 1914 in to Mexico never heard from again....

[@karaanikashkul5194]

Interesting story.

[@Heyamoto]

I remember seeing a short film about this story back in English class years ago

[@werewally3156]

This is classic American literature.

[@QWK2026]

Cool story, but the visuals are making me feel like I have epilepsy XD

[@deeci6003]

Anyone else here for school?

[@christopherriccio8409]

Jesse... Keep em coming

[@Mr.Robert1]

Too late now, Classic story, Interesting listening to an audiobook. Only wish it had better visuals, or no visuals at all. The non-stop flashing of the screen makes it unwatchable. Better off closing one's eyes. There should be an Epilepsy Warning. 🤯

[@bahatisadiki9540]

I love this story

[@forexed8948]

it goes well with Red Badge Of Courage

[@shannonlycan3292]

wow! this is amazing!

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eddieboggs8306]

Ever see the Twilight Zone episode by same name?