Karma Strikes

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Karma Strikes

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“This is preposterous!” Subhadra’s thick gold earrings quivered in agitation.

She who had just yesterday blown up lakhs of rupees on shopping in Dubai had no cash to buy vegetables?

She, who always said, keep the change had no change?

The answer to her prayers was the temple.

Filling her bag with offerings, she called for the BMW.

Pushing through the crowds, she entered the temple premises.

She frowned.

Odd.

The cue to the sanctum sanctorum was miniscule.

Why was everyone gathered on the other side?

Had they all come for what she had – beg for change from the beggars?

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A/N: For those who missed it – In India, late in the evening on 8th November, Prime Minister Modi announced demonetization of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes with effect from midnight of 9th November, banks/ATMs to remain shut on 9th. New notes (in restricted amounts) to be available from 10th November onwards. This is being done with an aim to curb corruption, black money and terror funding.

Written for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less. Thanks to Sandra for the photo. Write and read more stories on this prompt here.

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35 thoughts on “Karma Strikes”

    1. Or well – that’s whom (those who are blowing up lakhs of rupees which are unaccounted for) they wanted to inconvenience and bring out of their hideouts. But yes – the complete picture – upside and downside is still to emerge. Most are happy and hopeful of a better tomorrow despite the inconvenience but only time will tell – thank you for reading. 🙂

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  16. For a change, she would be happy to keep the change from someone else :)..loved how you weaved a story so apt to our current scenario from the prompt given

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