What are some of the main meanings in Shirley Jackson's lottery story?

I was a genius in the Earthen Plane. I was a cripple in the Spiritual Plane. I was dead in the Cloud Plane. After experiencing death in the form of dragon sneeze, I find myself back in my room in Earthen Plane where I was a genius. I had been too focused on training myself in the past life. Now that I've been given a second chance, I should just enjoy my life to the fullest extent! Instead of locking myself up in my room to cultivate, take in a few disciples so they can help take care of me! Easy life is best life! The other Planes suck anyway, I'll just lay back here and relax! All I need to do is to teach my dear disciples on the things I've learnt while they take care of me! Huh? What do you mean one of my disciples destroyed the Sinister Demon Sect last night? Do you not see how she's here massaging my shoulders now? There's no way my disciple could have obliterated the all-powerful Xi Family, can't you see she's obediently pouring tea for me over there? You must be delusional to even suggest my disciple could have flattened the impassable Death Mountains, just look at how cute she is taking a nap under the cherry blossom tree. What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? *** Notes: Side Stories in "My Cute (Yandere) Disciples' Side Stories" If you're here for the R18 tag expecting adult scenes, know that this was a decision I made quite late into writing this so the scenes only come up very late into the story. One or more of the disciples may or may not have a tragic (depending on personal opinions) backstory that may or may not offend/disturb some readers (depending on your personal opinions/mental fortitude/openmindedness/morality/sexual orientation/real world knowledge/political agendas/reaction if someone gave you lemons/view on whether the Earth is flat or round, which I personally think it's neither and is actually a donut nom nom nom) which may or may not affect the rest of the story significantly. Consider yourself sufficiently warned. Story inspired from "My female disciples are scary" by feeling_tired Cover is done by the really awesome Lumi! Buy me tea (because I prefer tea over coffee): https://ko-fi.com/draekai You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

One moment I was dying on a really uncomfortable hospital bed and the next... well, I’m alive... though this time, I'm not even human anymore... but who cares. If you want to read ahead! https://w w w.patreón.com/cornbringer

It was only after Su Yayan's death that she realized that she was a malicious cannon fodder female character who became a scapegoat in a Mary Sue story. After an unexpected rebirth, Su Yayan kicked her scumbag boyfriend and his mistress aside and locked her arms around the guardian-like man that she missed out on in her previous life. Everyone in the capital's upper-class circle knew that the youngest Young Master Huo was a cold-blooded tyrant who did not care about his family. Until one day, he forgot to hide his identity and logged in as himself before joining his wife's livestream. Then, he showered his wife with confessions of love during the livestream. "My wifey's cooking is the best in the world. All objections denied!" "My wifey is beautiful, valiant, and talented. She's the most beautiful budding star in the live streaming industry!" "My wifey…" (Omitted thousands of words praising his wife.) Su Yayan was speechless. "Hubby, did you grow up eating cuteness for meals?" The audience, "…" What happened to be cold and heartless? Boss, you're ruining your character setting here! P.S. The male protagonist is an "old" man who is merely four years older than the female protagonist.

Dua insan manusia dengan latar belakang yang berbeda. Maya Salim adalah seorang yatim piyatu berumur 20 tahun yang tinggal bersama dengan adik laki-lakinya yang masih seorang pelajar dan bibi angkatnya. Menjalani kehidupan yang sulit karena kisah kelam di masa lalunya. Marven Cakra Rahardi, seorang pewaris utama dari grup Cakra perusahaan pertambangan terbesar di Indonesia, yang membuatnya menjadi salah satu pria muda terkaya di Indonesia, ia merasa kesal dengan kakeknya yang mendesaknya untuk menikah dengan wanita kaya pilihannya dan selalu menghina ibu kandungnya yang hanya seorang wanita miskin. Sebuah desakan dan penghinaan, menjadi sebuah amarah berujung sebuah pernikahan kontrak. Marven melamar Maya, seorang pelayan dihadapan semua tamu kakeknya hanya untuk membuat kakeknya merasa terhina. Sandiwara cinta terpaksa dijalankan, tapi perlahan menjadi terbiasa dan berubah menjadi sebuah harapan namun dendam Maya di masa lalu selalu menghantui. Cinta yang perlahan muncul bersama keraguan. Rasa tidak percaya dengan cinta yang datang begitu cepat. Sebuah rahasia besar dibalik kisah asmara berselimut dendam masa lalu. Akankah cinta dapat menang melawan keraguan dan rasa sakit hati? (mengandung konten dewasa, mohon bijak sana dalam membaca 18++) *** hi, terimakasih karena sudah membaca novel buatan ku ｡◕‿◕｡ Aku akan sangat menghargai setiap review serta komen yang kalian berikan. (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡ Kalian bisa menghubungi ku di : lmarlina8889@gmail.com

Getting thrown into a volcanic mountain? Stalked by bloodthirsty creatures? Hunted by people who love pitchforks and fire? Finding yourself participating in a ghost festival? This was normal. Well, at least, according to Huang Zhihao a.k.a. Mastermo, the world’s most famous and beloved pro-gamer. A hardworking youth whose first love was gaming. At an age, where he should be dating and attending business parties with his father, you’ll find him holed up in his room, enjoying his favorite game: T.I.A.D. He had always aimed to be at the top of the pro-gamers list and now that he had achieved that goal, he had a new ambition: To beat the Gamemaster of T.I.A.D. An online RPG released with the help of VR technology, a game that became an overnight sensation because of its marketing strategy. A simple strategy where they gave out a cash prize of a million dollars to anyone who stands first at winning the game. All you have to do is beat the Gamemaster, an unknown man who is respected by all and has also, unfortunately, become the target of their weapons. Unexpectedly, Huang Zhihao had fallen in love with the anonymous Gamemaster whom he had to kill! Join Zhihao on his journey where he fights monsters, meets new people, unravels many plot twists, and finds love. "It was.....you??" Zhihao asks in shock, as if, he hadn't guessed it already. -Filled with adventure. -A slow burn. -More story-based -Filled with fluff (Try not to die from the sweetness) -no smut lol For the rest, you can read the story and find out. It won't disappoint \(^~^)/

A man dies at the hands of his psycho girlfriend and gets reborn in the fantasy world of Percy Jackson. With an unhealthy amount of ambition and a questionable set of morals, he strives to attain everything in his new life. Warning: The Mc will be a selfish asshole and you can put him in the category of neutral evil. discord.gg/ZyCjAy4dCv