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Why one small American town won’t stop stoning its residents to death by Charlotte_Stant for sophiahelix
Fandoms: The Lottery - Shirley Jackson, The New Yorker RPF
24 Dec 2025
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The picturesque village of Buell, Maine is one of the last in the United States to continue the tradition of the “harvest” or “prosperity” lottery. Its residents insist the lottery makes them stronger, even as condemnation from outsiders grows.
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17 Jan 2026
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Alfred would do anything for money. Ivan makes him prove it.
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20 Nov 2025
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On April 25th, 1945 the Allies cut the German Army in half by having the Soviets (advancing from the East) and the Americans (coming from the West) meet at the Elbe.
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Or, Ivan Braginsky, a soldier from the Red Army, regains some warmth in his life when he comes upon a pretty scene and an even prettier boy.Series
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02 Nov 2025
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A young developer lands his dream promotion in a ruthless fintech firm, but the CEO begins to demand more than he ever expected.
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27 Sep 2025
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Ivan just wanted to get drunk at the bar before killing himself that night. And then Alfred walked up to him carrying a sloe gin fizz.
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15 Aug 2025