Written by Roald Dahl, Lamb to the Slaughter (pdf) first appeared in the September 1953 issue of Harper’s Magazine. This short story depicts the murder of detective Patrick Maloney. After announcing to his pregnant wife Mary that he was leaving her, Mary goes into a rage and murders her husband.
When preconceived notions cloud our judgment, it’s easy to overlook the true nature of a person or situation.
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