Shirley Jackson’s frightening story "The Lottery" was published in 1948 in The New Yorker. At the time, the magazine received more letters than they ever had before for another work of fiction. Many people were enraged, revolted, and rarely interested. That’s because readers didn’t know if the story was fact or fiction. If you’re looking to be frightened, then this is the story for you! Starting June 5th, go to https://www.eastlakelibrary.org/thrilling-tales.
