The Mausoleum | A 100 Word Story

#834 - 2 The High Priestess | The Banned Books Tarot

While he snored in the living room, his afternoon nap, she snuck out the back door. Her black cloak flowing behind her as she grabbed an apple from their tree and left through the gate.

On the opposite side of the street, walking hurriedly in the same direction was another hooded figure, an apple in their hand.

Several dozen hooded women converged at a cemetery. Upon entering a mausoleum they deposited their apple in a basket at the door. An offering.

She stood near the back as always and listened as each woman spoke their truth and plotted their revenge.

---

TITLE: The Handmaid’s Tale

REASON FOR BEING BANNED

Banned for violent and sexual content, but perhaps also for its feminist themes, The Handmaid’s Tale is a profound exploration of power, control and personal agency.

All 100 Word Stories

The First 100 | The Second 100 | The Third 100 | The Fourth 100 | The Fifth 100 | The Sixth 100 | The Seventh 100 | The Eighth 100 | The Ninth 100