Ambrose Bierce

An author and satirist known for The Devil’s Dictionary and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Ambrose Bierce’s work was dark and cynical, confusing many around him. His witty tongue, sarcastic nature, and mockery eventually caught up with him, isolating him from friends and family. At the age of 71, he crossed the Rio Grande and was never seen again. His fame exploded during his disappearance, but no one figured out what happened to him. One theory claims he was murdered by Poncho Villa during the Mexican Revolution.