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October 6, 2020 28 mins

A civilian in the Civil War makes a fateful decision and daring get away from his own hanging. ----more----

Originally published in The San Francisco Examiner in 1890. 

 

Written by Ambrose Bierce

 

 

 

 

Faded Words is an Adventures in Creativity Production featuring David Szweduik as your narrator, host, and producer.

 

Listen anytime on the Official Website of Faded Words, or in the podcast player of your choice by searching for “Faded Words | Adventures in Creativity”!

 

You can also find me on social media everywhere @fadedwordspod, but I’m most active on Twitter so feel free to reach out and chat!

 

Theme Music: Anoitecer (Nightfall) by Guifrog

 

Additional Music by Marco Trovatello

 

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