Pregnant and exhausted, she asked for just a glass of water in a café, but they showed her the door. And now, years later, they met again — she and that very bartender.

Katya looked at Roman in stunned disbelief. She couldn’t accept his words — they seemed absurd to her. How was this even possible? “Rom, please tell me you’re joking?” she said in a trembling voice. “Say it’s just a silly game. We’ll laugh, and then you’ll hug me like always. Please say it, Romochka…” She … Read more

Valya found out by accident that her husband had another woman — she went to the dry cleaner to pick up his suit, and along with the suit, they handed her a huge colorful dress.

Valya found out by accident that her husband had another woman — she went to the dry cleaner’s to pick up his suit, and along with the suit they gave her a huge floral dress. She said it was a mistake, but the girl with strict glasses pointed with her manicured finger to the logbook. … Read more

For two days, Polinka stayed inside the house without heating. It was terribly cold, but the girl knew: this was her home, her own little corner where she was safe.

Mother left on Wednesday afternoon and told her daughter not to go outside. When Polinka went to bed, the stove was still warm, but by morning the house had grown cold. Mother was gone. The girl got out from under the blanket, put her feet into felt boots, and ran to the kitchen. Nothing had … Read more

Anastasia received an apartment as a gift from her parents for her twenty-fifth birthday. Small, but her own, in a good neighborhood, with decent neighbors.

Anastasia received an apartment as a gift from her parents for her twenty-fifth birthday. It was small, but her own, in a good neighborhood with decent neighbors. Her parents gave up nearly all their savings to buy their daughter a home. It was truly a gift from fate. At first, Anastasia could hardly believe that … Read more

The tavern owner ordered the shabby old woman to be thrown out, but when he saw a photo of a child in her hands, he begged her to stay.

The snow was falling in thick, heavy flakes, as if it was trying to cover the earth with a white blanket as quickly as possible. The evening was damp and cold—the sharp wind pushed the snow across the asphalt, and the streetlights only illuminated the nearest steps, while everything else disappeared into the gray mist. … Read more

He was performing a song in the underground passage, unaware that the person standing before him was his father, who owned a vast fortune.

Alena grew up in a well-off family. From a young age, she had a spacious home, quality clothes, and regular trips abroad for vacations. However, it couldn’t be said that her character was spoiled or arrogant. Her parents, Katerina and Anton, had long established themselves as successful entrepreneurs in the city. They quickly developed the … Read more

I’m not going to sign a marriage contract that takes away all my rights,” I said, putting the pen aside.

Anna turned on the kettle and absentmindedly looked out the window. The spring outside was too cheerful for her mood. Someone was honking near the house, most likely Valentina Petrovna from the third floor, whose brake pedal and horn were connected by a single nerve. The air smelled of fried onions and children’s screams. The … Read more