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# How to read Margaret Atwood's new short story, "Cut and Thirst", with Kindle+

*The beloved author of "The Handmaid's Tale" returns with new fiction from Amazon Original Stories about loyalty, ambition, and darkly delicious retribution.*

*Update: This article was updated on 22 October 2026 to reflect that Kindle Unlimited has been renamed Kindle+.*

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A short story from Amazon Original Stories, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, packed full of dark wit and delectable secrets, Margaret Atwood's *Cut & Thirst* has arrived on Kindle+ (and [Prime Reading](https://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/fd/nonprime-pr)) for fans of Atwood's characteristically compelling writing.

In a tale as sharp as aged cheddar, Myrna, Leonie, and Chrissy convene weekly, not just for cheese tastings and academic reminiscence, but also for murderous plotting. Their target? A pack of male poets who schemed and succeeded in sinking the confidence and career of their dear friend Fern, long ago. 

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Now, with Fern ailing, the trio concocts a clandestine scheme of Shakespearean proportions to right the wrongs inflicted upon their friend. But revenge, like a fine wine, proves complex and potent, and the three women must carefully navigate the tangled web they’ve woven. Margaret Atwood, with her delightfully wicked sense of humor, reminds us that friendship is about showing up for each other—even when nothing goes as planned.

**How to read *Cut & Thirst* with Kindle+**

[*Cut & Thirst* by Margaret Atwood](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Thirst-Short-Margaret-Atwood-ebook/dp/B0CRJGKXBS) is available to readers through Kindle+, a monthly subscription that gives members access to millions of eBooks, including thousands of audiobooks, news and magazines. Once you activate your subscription, you can immediately start downloading titles from the Kindle+ catalogue.

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