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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
by Ursula K. Le Guin (1973)
★4.38(56)
Like 'The Lottery', this story explores the dark compromises communities make for perceived happiness.
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The Lottery
by Shirley Jackson (1948)
★4.03(259 ratings)
The people of a village perform their annual lottery, with startling consequences for the recipient of the one paper with the black spot.
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Harrison Bergeron
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
★3.92(99)
Similar to 'The Lottery', this story critiques societal norms through a chillingly absurd premise.
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The Monkey's Paw
by W.W. Jacobs (1900)
★3.41(57)
Echoing 'The Lottery', this tale shows how seemingly innocent traditions can lead to grim consequences.
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A Good Man Is Hard to Find
by Flannery O'Connor (1949)
★2.75(4)
Like 'The Lottery', this story delves into the dark nature of humanity and shocking violence.
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The Veldt
by Ray Bradbury (1950)
★3.79(50)
This story, like 'The Lottery', uses a disturbing premise to explore the darker side of human nature.
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