Ambrose Bierce was an American author and short story writer. He wrote the short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and compiled a satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary. His vehemence as a critic, his motto 'Nothing matters', and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname 'Bitter Bierce'. Also included is That Damned Thing. 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' or 'A Dead Man's Dream' is a short work by American author Ambrose Bierce. Originall