In the story "The Aces" by Vatshal K. Raval, Cindy, the owner and head doctor of Happy Paws Veterinary Hospital, returns after being away for four days to discover that four of her patient dogs have been brutally killed, with their heads severed. Among the gruesome scene, she finds playing cards—the Ace of Clubs, Ace of Hearts, Ace of Diamonds, and Ace of Spades—left behind. Cindy had sprained her ankle prior to this incident and had called a family doctor home, but her lazy brother, Ron, delayed opening the door. After she resumed work, she found the horrifying aftermath of the dogs' deaths. As the police investigate, Cindy begins to suspect Ron, especially after discovering suspicious items in his room, including insecticides, an antifreeze spray, and a bloodied knife, which she knows could harm dogs. Despite her growing suspicion that Ron might be involved in the murders, she hesitates to inform the police without solid proof, leaving the mystery unresolved as she recalls her fondness for playing cards.

by Vatshal Raval in English Moral Stories

Writen by Vatshal Raval

Category Moral Stories