Yes, it is powerful and dark, but I think it's tremendous. The stories of the past, even the horrific ones, need to be retold so we don't forget the atrocities. The things mankind has done to one another over the centuries are mind-boggling. I think this piece demonstrates the power of the 50-word story. It makes us mindful that we are fortunate not to have to live through that, while also being a richly-told piece of fiction in its own right.