[patton]

an occurance at owl creek bridge

And, the most disturbing thing I have ever read...

the jilting of granny weatheral

[celestine phophesy]

An occurence at owl creek bridge, yes! the moment right before his death!

Similarly, Waiting for Godot. The moments that last an eternity. Both can be considered existentialist stories.

[Maigrey]

Ambrose Bierce... An Occurrance at Owl Creek Bridge

Now that is a blast from the past....

[Mark Koch]

the jilting of granny weatheral. 7 page short story:

http://www.barksdale.latech.edu/Engl%20308/THE%20JILTING%20OF%20GRANNY%20WEATHERALL.doc

Interesting message. Apparently, if you don't come to grips with unfinished business, it will come back to bite you on your deathbed.