An occurrence at owl creek bridge pdf is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1890. It is a classic of American literature and has been adapted into several films.
The story is about a man named Peyton Farquhar who is about to be hanged for treason. As he stands on the bridge, he experiences a vivid hallucination in which he escapes and returns home to his family. However, his dream is shattered when he realizes that he is still hanging from the bridge.