Chickamauga

Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce is a haunting short story about the human cost and bewildering reality of war. Set during the American Civil War, it follows a young boy whose romantic ideas about battle meet the harsh realities of violence and suffering. The story explores innocence, illusion, and the limits of heroic imagination in a stark, spoiler-light meditation on war. Recommended for listeners who appreciate classic literature, historical fiction, and powerful anti-war storytelling.