Lotus, an awakening

For this week’s photo challenge : Awakening ,

Lotus, an awakening symbol

My representation in art form.

Lotus represents purity, peace, strength, spiritual awakening and rebirth.

 

Rightful Owners

This is a story for Friday Fictioneers, which is hosted by Rochelle. Every week you are challenged to write a 100 word story based on a photo.

Thanks to Yarnspinnerr for this week’s photo and also to Rochelle for hosting the challenge.

Thanks to all the readers for their time, too.

PHOTO PROMPT © Yarnspinnerr

The house was building happy memories for its owners. Men sat in the veranda — chatting, playing cards. Women were inside the kitchen — chopping, cooking and talking. The battalion of children ransacked the entire house. The air smelled of heat, sweat and dust along with a hint of cooking spices, mint and coriander.

One day people, mostly neighbours, came. With faces drenched in anger, their words sounded terrifying. Nights passed in deathly silence.

Then — one night, a strong fire attacked the house from outside.

Inside, voices cried… Help! Help!

The land is claimed and tamed but not by its rightful owners.