The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson.

[laartista]

The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o'clock; in some towns there were so many people that the lottery took two days and

Comments

[lauragirl_84]

I LOVE SHIRLEY JACKSON!!!!!!! I used to have a compilation of her best short stories, but then I lent it to someone and never got it back. Boo.
I love you too. I have things to tell you. I'll call you later today.
xoxo

[laartista]

Shirley Jackson rocks hardcore. I'm teaching until 7, and then I'm going to go over my course curriculum with Jan, but I will call you when I'm done. Okay? Okay.

[captain_lost]

I love this story. And Shirley Jackson. Oh, and you too. :o)