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An Occurrence at Owl Creek BridgeA Confederate sympathizer stands on a railroad bridge with a rope around his neck. Then the rope breaks.The Yellow WallpaperPrescribed total rest in a nursery with barred windows, a young wife begins to study the wallpaper.The Cask of AmontilladoA connoisseur leads his insulter down into the family catacombs to settle a score over a rare sherry.The Gift of the MagiA broke young couple each sacrifice their dearest possession to buy the other a Christmas gift.