Myhandmaidstale Stories

An unseen observer mourns the loss of the Handmaid

Create a 500-word short story inspired by Margaret Atwood's classic "The Handmaid's Tale" for your chance to be part of an anthology curated by Margaret Atwood! #MyHandmaidsTale

My flash fiction entry for the #MyHandmaidsTale contest.

THE FORGOTTEN WILL RISE FROM RUIN. A tale of two lonely isles, separating those chosen and those forgot. Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never is, but always to be blessed: The soul, uneasy and confined from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come. -Alexander Pope, An Essay on Man #MyHandmaidsTale Contest Entry

Abandoned twins learn they are more than humans and their world is not what it seemed. They must fight to survive as they seek to learn the truth about who they are.

In 2027, a European collective of monarchs called The Royals, have overthrown the American government and changed its name to "Ishmael." Under the Ishmaelic rule, the identities of men and women of color are erased, and only referred to as "products." Products are bound by Reversed Colour Wheel clause --- a servitude agreement that determines the length of service by the hue of a product's skin. A spiritual rebellion called The Daughters of Olofi emerged in secret with plans to overthrow The Royals, but they must call on the strength of the Orishas and Eguns to help wage war on the monarch.

Even as Peter attempts to speak, to act, he cannot. (This is an entry for The Handmaids Tale contest)

She was a wife. Once.

Contest entry for #MyHandmaidsTale

This is my submission for handmaid's tale!

#MyHandmaidsTale In a dystopian society, humanities last hope comes from a sick twist of fate. 493 words

Even when I was young I knew I did not belong. I came out ahead, on top of the class, but my teachers would make me fail for it is unheard of any girl being smarter than the boys. Our society is based upon our four male leaders. We have five sub sectors in which all but one is run by one of the four leaders. The last one, though, is run by a women. The four leaders know of her, but do not see her as a threat, till I came of age.

Enough is enough. Finally, It'll be all over.

A woman gives her chilling account of the day "they" came, took her away, and destroyed everything she loved.

When her family finds themselves down on their luck, a hard-working and ambitious teen sets out on a quest to help them, risking her own freedom by protesting the New Order's abolishment of women's rights. Commissioned by THE HANDMAID'S TALE, a new Hulu Original series premiering April 26th.

After the war ended, Lynnette soon became married. But it didn't take long until she learned how dangerous it was to be a woman in her time. Then there comes a day where everything changes.

That memory hits me now, as her words hit me then, right in the gut. Less butterflies, more gentle punch.

Tamar had to get away, but the world she escaped to wasn't better than where she was... This is my entry for the contest by Hulu for the Handmaid's Tale. Constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged.