Lamb to the Slaughter

"Lamb to the Slaughter" is a short story about Mary, who seems caring and obedient but unexpectedly kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb after he reveals he’s leaving her. She then cleverly uses the murder weapon to cover her crime, cooking the lamb and creating an alibi. The story explores themes of deception, appearances, and the unpredictability of human behavior, revealing how circumstances can provoke drastic actions. It highlights how someone might conceal their true nature and how justice can be misled through clever manipulation.