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When Will This End?» I shouted, and saw Sergey let out a theatrical sigh and stare at the floor again. “Tanya, why are you yelling?” he mumbled, avoiding my gaze. “Mom’s not asking for that much.” “Not that much? You really think another transfer for Vera Petrovna isn’t much? We’ve been barely scraping by for … Read more

In the middle of the school year, a new student appeared when everyone had long since gotten used to each other. Nobody knew where she had come from, and few cared enough to ask. Her name was Masha — a thin girl with narrow shoulders and huge eyes filled with anxious anticipation. On her feet … Read more

I overheard my mother-in-law talking to my husband and couldn’t believe my ears. Everything I had lived for during my marriage turned out to be a deception. I trusted him so much, and yet he and his mother chose to act so despicably. It’s decided. They will regret their actions! Something strange is happening Just … Read more

After Varvara found out the results of her latest exam, anxiety started to take over: her chances for a tuition-free spot were fading with each passing day. Despite her high scores, it was clear they weren’t enough for the coveted specialty. Varvara had a clear agreement with her parents: if she got into a free … Read more

Anna, what are you doing? We can’t just take someone else’s child!” “Stepan, imagine if the same thing happened to ours—if he was found in an empty train car, starving and frozen to the bone?” A cold October wind rustled the curtains in the windows of their village home. Anna Ivanovna stood before her husband, … Read more

Snowflakes spun slowly in the light of the streetlamps, resembling dancing performers in pristine white costumes. Maria Andreevna stood frozen by the window of her fourth-floor apartment, immersed in the February darkness. Every time the headlights of passing cars illuminated the courtyard, her heart began to beat faster. Andrey was soon to return from yet … Read more

Lena, I’m off, I’ll be late! Don’t wait up if you go to bed!» Ivan shouted from the hallway to his wife. «Stop right there!» Lena shouted back. She came out of the bathroom with a towel on her head. «Why are you going to be late today? Did the office schedule change, or did … Read more

Are you sure this is the right path?” my mother’s voice trembled, though she tried to hide her worry. The small crease between her brows gave away her doubts. “What choice do I have?” I lifted my chin, trying to make my voice sound steadier than I felt. Mother only pressed her lips together. Her … Read more

Sitting in his office, Vyacheslav leaned back in his comfortable chair with a satisfied smile playing on his face. He couldn’t stop marveling at how his restaurant, now the pride of the entire city, had gained such great fame. The restaurant owner ordered a homeless old woman to finish her bread and leave immediately! But … Read more

Hey, Kovaleva, is it true that your mother washed our locker room yesterday?» Kirill Bronsky asked loudly, leaning on his desk and deliberately waiting until the class quieted down.   Sonya froze, not even having time to put her textbook into her backpack. A tense silence fell over the classroom. All eyes turned to her. … Read more