“Marish, come quickly!” Stepan shouted from the garden, and I dropped the half-mixed dough right into the sourdough starter. I rushed out onto the porch — my husband was standing by the old apple tree. And next to him… two small children: a boy and a girl. They were sitting in the grass between the … Read more
In a prestigious, elite clinic, where patients arrived in expensive cars, and the lobby always smelled of freshly ground coffee served by experienced baristas, worked a young nurse named Alina. She was not just an employee—she was the living soul of the entire department. Kind, empathetic, and open-hearted, she always said, “Medicine is about helping … Read more
Orphan Maria sat in the cold, grave-like room of the notary, hunched under the weight of hostile, malicious glances. On either side of her—like wolves at the edges of a pen—sat Grigory, her husband, and his mistress, Lidia. He wore a smug grin, as if he had already won; she gave a venomous chuckle, as … Read more
An elderly man hesitantly approached the grand entrance of a fashionable restaurant. His suit was neatly pressed but noticeably worn — apparently, he had worn it many years ago and had only just put it on again after a long time. His gray hair lay in sparse strands, as if unsure whether to stay in … Read more
When Sofia announced that she was going to marry a man with a disability, her loved ones seemed to lose the power of speech. Her family was in shock, her friends were stunned, and distant relatives gathered for an informal family council as if deciding a matter of national importance. Everyone felt it was their … Read more
“Stop bothering me with that sea of yours!” Yegor snapped, throwing the TV remote onto the couch. “Inna is coming tomorrow with her family, and we’re not going anywhere!” Family vacation tours Those words crashed down on the living room like an icy shower. Vera froze in the middle of the room, a travel brochure … Read more
My name is Marina. I’m 29 years old. I’m Anya’s older sister — the one who was always held up as an example to her in childhood. Until one day, I simply stopped being noticed as soon as the younger sister was born: bright, loud, irresistible. Anya always knew how to be the center of … Read more
And when she entered the restaurant, her mother couldn’t believe her eyes…” “Have you completely lost it?” she almost shouted, recoiling as if caught red-handed. “Me? In this? Playing your fiancée? Yesterday, I was digging food out of the trash!” He calmly clicked the lock, closing the door, and, tiredly leaning against the wall, said: … Read more
Snow fell quietly and softly. It covered the streets, the rooftops of houses, settled on the shoulders of passersby. Through the thick white veil, a woman made her way. In her arms, she held a child — a tiny bundle wrapped in a gray blanket, with a small hat on his head. The boy slept … Read more
— Do you really think this place is suitable for living with a child?” My gaze drifted over the leaning walls of the house, which seemed to be held up only by a miracle and rusty nails. “— Olga, let’s not be dramatic. I’m leaving you the whole house with its land, even though I … Read more