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Can Such Things Be?

Ambrose Bierce
GENREhorror
LANGUAGEEnglish
LISTENED31
RATING4.8
RELEASED2026

Details

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Author

Ambrose Bierce

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Language

English

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Genre

horror

About this Audiobook

by Ambrose Bierce

📖 Synopsis & Plot Overview

Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce is a chilling audiobook that delves into the darker aspects of human experience, exploring themes of ghostly encounters, supernatural occurrences, and unexplained events. This collection of 24 short stories is a masterclass in atmospheric horror, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

🔍 Key Themes & Narrative Depth

Bierce's writing is a perfect blend of psychological horror and supernatural terror, making this audiobook a must-listen for fans of the horror genre. The stories are expertly crafted to create a sense of unease and uncertainty, leaving the listener questioning what is real and what is just a product of the imagination. With its unique blend of horror and suspense, this audiobook is sure to appeal to fans of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.

The themes of death, loss, and the supernatural are woven throughout the stories, creating a sense of cohesion and flow that draws the listener in and refuses to let go. The use of settings such as Civil War battlefields, country cottages, and urban areas adds to the sense of unease and uncertainty, making it impossible to predict what will happen next. With its rich, atmospheric soundscapes and haunting narratives, this audiobook is a true masterpiece of the horror genre.

🎙️ Listening Experience

The narration by Various Narrators is superb, bringing the stories to life with their expressive and emotive performances. The listening experience is enhanced by the high-quality audio, making it easy to become fully immersed in the world of horror and suspense that Bierce has created. If you're a fan of horror and suspense, or just looking for a thrilling listen, then Can Such Things Be? is the perfect choice. Join Unodio today and discover a world of terrifying tales and haunting narratives.

Chapters

01
The Death of Halpin Frayser
Ambrose Bierce
43:40horror
02
The Secret of Macarger's Gulch
Ambrose Bierce
21:09horror
03
One Summer Night
Ambrose Bierce
5:04horror
04
The Moonlit Road
Ambrose Bierce
28:03horror
05
A Diagnosis of Death
Ambrose Bierce
9:46horror
06
Moxon's Master
Ambrose Bierce
27:45horror
07
A Tough Tussle
Ambrose Bierce
22:47horror
08
One of Twins
Ambrose Bierce
18:31horror
09
The Haunted Valley
Ambrose Bierce
31:26horror
10
A Jug of Sirup
Ambrose Bierce
19:53horror
11
Staley Fleming's Hallucination
Ambrose Bierce
6:47horror
12
A Resumed Identity
Ambrose Bierce
15:30horror
13
A Baby Tramp
Ambrose Bierce
13:41horror
14
The Night Doings at
Ambrose Bierce
23:57horror
15
Beyond the Wall
Ambrose Bierce
25:23horror
16
A Psychological Shipwreck
Ambrose Bierce
12:08horror
17
The Middle Toe of the Right Foot
Ambrose Bierce
24:03horror
18
John Mortenson's Funeral
Ambrose Bierce
4:22horror
19
The Realm of the Unreal
Ambrose Bierce
18:43horror
20
John Bartine's Watch
Ambrose Bierce
17:31horror
21
The Damned Thing
Ambrose Bierce
25:21horror
22
Haita the Shepherd
Ambrose Bierce
15:48horror
23
An Inhabitant of Carcosa
Ambrose Bierce
11:11horror
24
The Stranger
Ambrose Bierce
15:01horror

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Emma T.
November 19, 2019
Did not expect this to hit so hard

Okay so I'm not usually big on audiobooks but a friend insisted I try this. Three chapters in and I was completely sold. Can Such Things Be? is genuinely well-made — the content, the pacing, all of it.

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Michael B.
December 14, 2021
Listened twice — both times were worth it

Found this on Unodio and wasn't expecting much. Two hours later I was still going. Ambrose Bierce doesn't waste your time with filler — every chapter earns its place.

AS
Anita S.
December 14, 2021
Better than I thought it would be

I've been listening during my evening walks and Can Such Things Be? has been the highlight of my week honestly. There's a section in the middle where it all just comes together — gave me chills.

RJ
Robert J.
December 14, 2021
This one stayed with me for days

What I appreciate most is that Ambrose Bierce doesn't talk down to you. The ideas are complex but explained in a way that respects your intelligence. Really rare.

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