— Gena, are you absolutely sure about this? — Mom… — You do realize she’s only with you for the money, right? Gennady sighed softly. — Mom, you are mistaken, but I’m not going to argue with you, because it’s pointless. You can think what you like. We’re not aiming for a lavish wedding. — … Read more
A small orphan boy knelt in the quiet of a church, tears streaming down his face as he pleaded with God. “Please, let my mom come back for me,” he whispered, his voice trembling with desperation. Then, just as his cries faded into the stillness, a voice from behind startled him. “I’ll take you,” it … Read more
When Marina Yuryeva gave birth to a son, her husband Igor was stunned. The child, who was supposed to become the new member of their Slavic family, turned out to be dark-skinned, as if he had just arrived from the shores of Africa. «How is this possible?» Igor thought. His bewilderment turned into suspicion and … Read more
Elvira didn’t like to think about that place, but the gray, government-run walls of the orphanage, the dreary, dirty yard, and the worn swings and benches would never be forgotten. Like many children from the orphanage, she didn’t know her parents; no one ever came for her. As a tiny baby, she was left at … Read more
From this moment on, I’ll tell you more in detail!” Nastya murmured with interest, carefully wiping dust and cobwebs off her face. True chaos reigned in her temporary hideaway. Sitting in that awkward position was extremely uncomfortable: she felt like sneezing, and her legs had long fallen asleep. But even such discomforts she was willing … Read more
Vera looked at Alexei in disbelief, unable to believe her ears. “Lyosha, don’t you understand that you’re making a huge mistake?” Alexei dismissed her, showing his impatience. “Let’s skip the drama. I’m just tired of your constant dissatisfaction. It’s the same thing every day. Milana is completely different. She’s like a breath of fresh air … Read more
When the elderly woman’s consciousness returned, she found herself in an unfamiliar room resembling a hospital ward. A sharp pain throbbed at her temples, as if struck by something heavy. Her memory refused to reveal where she was or how she ended up there. Squinting her eyes shut, she tried to piece together the … Read more
Maria fell in love with her new classmate at first sight. His name was Rustam. Such guys are usually called “majors” — they drive expensive cars, wear branded clothes, and the case on their phone costs more than the average monthly salary. But it was him, not his status, that attracted Maria. She loved everything … Read more
Anastasia was arranging the buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. She liked working in the residential area of Yekaterinburg. For Anastasia, this store was more than just a business. It was a legacy she received from her parents. The bell over the door rang, … Read more
Veronika slowly lowered the cup of cooling coffee. Her fingers, adorned with rings—gifts from her husband over twenty years of marriage—trembled slightly. Through the vast panoramic window of the Bellagio restaurant, the view of the evening city spread out, yet she noticed neither the twinkling lights nor the bustling waiters. Her entire world had shrunk … Read more