While not as famous as The Lottery you can tell that they were written by the same author, and this is of similar of higher quality. The twist at the end - with this author revealing that there is a twist shouldn't be a surprise - is reminiscent of Holmes at his finest: "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." The story is subdued and eerie, even during the violent scenes, but it effectively examines the worst of humanity, the failings of the court of public opinion, and the guilt the former two can bring about when the truth comes to light, or even when the mystery remains but things have gone too far.
Literature Quality Spooky
While not as famous as The Lottery you can tell that they were written by the same author, and this is of similar of higher quality. The twist at the end - with this author revealing that there is a twist shouldn't be a surprise - is reminiscent of Holmes at his finest: "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." The story is subdued and eerie, even during the violent scenes, but it effectively examines the worst of humanity, the failings of the court of public opinion, and the guilt the former two can bring about when the truth comes to light, or even when the mystery remains but things have gone too far.