Three of the most popular and controversial Civil War stories by legendary writer Ambrose Bierce are presented in this acclaimed feature collection.

12 year old Belle loses her mother in an automobile accident. Her father Cody struggles with the loss of his wife and trying to raise a young girl who believes her father is partly responsible for her mother's death. Hock, Belle's grandfather, has trouble communicating with Belle after the accident since she reminds him too much of his daughter. Her rebellious behavior forces Cody to send Belle to her grandfather's farm. It is Atticus the dog who will change Belle's life and the lives of those who love her.

A man loses his family in an accident but gains an extraordinary power: The power to stop time.