The Moonlit Road is a haunting and unsettling tale by Ambrose Bierce that explores themes of death, revenge, and the supernatural. Told through three different perspectives, the story recounts the mysterious murder of a woman on a moonlit road. Each narrator—her son, her husband, and the ghostly voice of the woman herself—reveals fragments of the tragic event, but it is only through the final chilling testimony that the full truth comes to light. Bierce masterfully weaves a narrative of suspense and eerie atmosphere, using shifting perspectives to build a sense of mystery and dread. The Moonlit Road is a powerful meditation on guilt, loss, and the lingering presence of the dead.

The Beast with Five Fingers by W. F. Harvey is a classic horror tale that deftly blends superstition, suspense, and the uncanny. The story centers on an unnerving, disembodied hand that appears to move with a mind of its own, tormenting those who come into contact with it. As fear and paranoia spread, the protagonist struggles to determine whether the hand’s gruesome movements stem from natural causes or some sinister supernatural force. Tension mounts with each eerie encounter, creating an atmosphere of claustrophobic dread. In its exploration of unexplained phenomena and psychological terror, The Beast with Five Fingers remains a chilling reminder of how quickly logic can unravel when faced with the inexplicable.