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— It’s just a bunch of trash!» — Nina Ivanovna threw the spoon onto the table. Her daughter-in-law, Nastya, blushed and ran out from behind the table. «— And under what fence did you find this silly girl?!» — Nina Ivanovna looked at her son, Sergey. «— She’s not silly, she’s my wife,» Sergey calmly … Read more

The lock refused to give in until the very last moment. Lena leaned her shoulder against the door, and it creaked plaintively open. Inside, the air smelled of old furniture and mothballs. “Hmmmm,” the girl drawled as she stepped inside. The floorboard creaked sadly under her feet. “The floor needs replacing,” she noted. Lena looked … Read more

The slanted rain furiously drummed against the window, creating an atmosphere of gloomy heaviness in the half-lit office. The light from the desk lamp barely dispersed the dimness, which was further deepened by the dark wallpaper. “— When are we finally going to fly to the sea?” Lena’s voice sounded from the depths of the … Read more

— «Not one more step into that restaurant, understood?» she hissed through her teeth, her sharp nails digging into the granite surface of the counter. — «Of course, Ekaterina Pavlovna. As you command,» I replied, displaying a calm smile, although inside, I was already filled with the warmth of anticipating triumph. The «White Swan» restaurant … Read more

As her grandmother used to tell her, Veronika’s father had disappeared from the village long before she was born. And her mother died after enduring a severe illness that claimed the life of the young woman in just a few months. Thus, the only close relative who took on the care of the girl was … Read more

This day became a turning point for Natalya, forever etched in her memory. The words of the one who was about to become part of their family tore her heart to pieces. It seemed as though time had frozen, and she herself dissolved like the morning mist. In the morning, Natalya had no inkling that … Read more

Kolya, you won’t believe what happened today!» Anya practically flew into the apartment, beaming with joy. Her chestnut hair was disheveled from walking fast, and her cheeks were flushed from the March wind. Kolya looked up from his laptop. On the screen, an unfinished report—his boss had demanded it be submitted yesterday—was frozen.   “What’s … Read more

Dad, please listen to me,” said the woman, now of age, as she sat next to the old man. She took his hand, but Vladimir Pavlovich pulled it toward himself. “You can barely walk—let’s finally resolve this matter.” The old man, like a child, hid his hands behind his back. He silently looked at his … Read more

The Antonovs’ car was once again parked outside the house. Vera realized that the insolent guests had, once again, disregarded her request for them to get out of her little apartment. “Dear guests, aren’t you tired of the hosts? Relatives of my ex-husband were visiting without permission, but their hostess taught them a lesson.” “No, … Read more

It was nearly noon when Ilya finally managed to call his beloved wife: — Yana, I’m alive and well. I’ll be there soon. There was an accident at the mine; we’re just returning to base. — Thank God, Ilyusha! I already called the dispatcher, and he told me everything. I’m waiting for you. Ilya was … Read more