"Which Cult Were You In?"
Not-so-cheerful Drabble
“Which cult were you in?” St.Peter asked strictly.
Helen looked around, confused. She still hasn’t realized she was dead, standing at the Pearly Gates.
“Excuse me? A cult?”
“Yes, a cult. Your file here says you didn’t believe in God.”
“True, I didn’t.”
“Humans must believe in something. If you don’t believe in God, you belong to another faith group. We call them all cults.”
“What if I believed in nothing?”
“What did you think would happen to you after death?”
“Nothing, I’d just turn into dust.”
“Ah, the cult of the Atomists,” St.Peter determined and evaporated Helen into atoms.
100 words exactly makes a Drabble.
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Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
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Comments (25)
Oh this was a captivating read. I didn’t see the ending coming. I came from your ‘how to write a Drabble’ story. This was both thought provoking and hilarious 👌🏽♥️
A well-earned top story! I just love the word Drabble. It's fun to say. Anyway, this is an excellent take on what happens when we die. It is well-written and amusing.
Nice. Congratulations on top story.
Oh hahaha good one!! I loved this❣️❣️❣️
That was brilliant! Gives a whole new meaning to "be careful what you wish for" haha. Also, congrats on the TS! I think this was worthy of it!
😯 Haha! Well, I guess we should be careful of what we believe, or who we follow. Clever work, Lana. Congrats!!!
Congratulations on your top story!!🎉🎉🎉
love it - very creative.
Interesting twist 🤔👌
This is such a clever and darkly humorous twist on the afterlife! I love how you took the idea of belief (or lack of it) and turned it into a satirical commentary on how society often categorizes different viewpoints, especially when it comes to faith. St. Peter’s no-nonsense approach is hilarious, and the concept of the "cult of the Atomists" is both unexpected and fitting. The ending is so perfectly sharp—it’s a humorous yet thought-provoking reflection on how beliefs shape our understanding of existence, or in this case, non-existence! Well done!
Back to say congrats on the TS. Great to see humour being given due reward. It's something we need to see more of and this story has definitely proved to be a guiding light. Hope to see more fun and funny...
This piece is both witty and contemplative, offering a clever commentary on the nature of belief and the human tendency to categorise.
Brilliant Drabble! From atoms we came and to atoms we shall return….. Congratulations on a much deserved Top Story!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Love this. Love it.
Heh... I believe I'll be reincarnated into a wealthy heir to a powerful empire that rules the world, where I am both good-looking AND tall... 😂😂😂. (Kidding, I know where I'm going 😉👆)
Haha. Got got was coming to her. Wtg St. Pete. Congrats on the TS.
I don't believe in any religion. Not sure if I believe in God but I do believe that there is a higher power. As for after death, I just think our souls would go to a soul place and then be reincarnated. Oh shit, I don't wanna get reincarnated. I gotta stop believing that, lol. Loved your story+
Ha! This was fab - yeah guess we all believe in something!
Hahahaha I didn't expect that! Love it! 💌
Okay, this is beyond funny. I wonder if she had any last thought
A cool drabble, Lana! And a happy new year to you! Although I'm not sure I want to be around atomists.
Hahahaha, very clever writing!
Ha, ha, ha. Love it. St Peter with a sense of humour. I wandered into a local Roman Catholic church the other day. At the inner door stood St Peter who refused me entry, and not without good reason. I sneaked in the side way.
Excellent! Your dark humour pieces are excellent!