The festival was extra special this time around. Her husband had splurged on the best of everything for Diwali, and the children had an excited look pasted on their sweet faces. She couldn’t deny being happy …. but she sensed a dark secret somewhere, which the illumination could not cover.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau guys were at the doorstep, early morning. Their house was being raided.
The lamps looked morose in the light of dawn, and the floral designs lost lustre. She handed over the keys to the officer, and moved out, not wanting to see the can of worms.
(99 words)
Flash Fiction Challenge at Carrot Ranch
Reena Saxena 
I cannot imagine such a loss after a holy day. And yet so many will be without in some form or another as the all the celebrations of Light approach the ending of this year.
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Thanks, Jules!
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The way you juxtapose the sweet faces of the children to the raid the next day makes your story powerful in its impact. Good one, Reena!
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Thank you, Charli!
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Great as usual. I agree with all the comments here.
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Thank you, Indira! Great to have you back!
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Thanks.
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Oh goodness, you are a good storyteller, leaving your reader in suspense too.
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Thanks, Helene 🙂
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Love the choice of words of this brilliant entry.
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Thank you, Deepa!
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Ow! From where you weave such signature knots in your story! Simple awesome…
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Thanks, Rohit!
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