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I only recently discovered Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, but I think that would need to be in the conversation.
I discovered the book after the residents of Springfield went mad trying to win the local lottery, only to discover a chilling tale of conformity gone mad.
This is the best answer. Iirc it was actually printed in one of my HS English books, and is actually a short story.
Still think about this from HS. Years later. Such a good one.
I read that in 9th grade and it didn't phase or really scare me. In my case, I think it's because I was used to more violent video games.
Either way, I would agree. Was a pretty good story, all things considered.