‘The Boarded Window’ by Ambrose Bierce: Short Story Analysis ‘The Boarded Window’ is a Gothic psychological horror story published in 1891 by prolific multi-talented American writer Ambrose Bierce. This story is similar to American writer Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story titled ‘The Black Cat’ because it deals with premature death or burial as a sub-plot. You can … [Read more...] about ‘The Boarded Window’ by Ambrose Bierce: Short Story Analysis