Royal Jelly

(by Roald Dahl, adapted for this article) (A husband and wife, unable to get their new baby to feed, hit upon a novel and disturbing solution.) Part I It worries me to death, Albert, it really does,’ Mrs. Taylor said. She kept her eyes fixed on the baby who was now lying absolutely motionless in …

Lamb to the Slaughter

(by Roald Dahl, adapted for this article) (Mary’s rash act turns her life upside down) The room was warm and clean, the curtains drawn, the two table lamps alight-hers and the one by the empty chair opposite. On the sideboard behind her, two tall glasses, soda water, whiskey. Fresh ice cubes in the Thermos bucket. …