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"Lamb to the Slaughter" is a 1954 short story by Roald Dahl that first appeared in Harper's Magazine in September 1953 after being rejected by The New Yorker. The story blends elements of horror, detective fiction and black comedy, presenting an alibi‑driven plot that subverts ordinary expectations.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Roald Dahl
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