Maria, having turned over for the hundredth time, let out a long sigh. “Go to sleep already,” muttered her dissatisfied husband lying next to her. “You keep tossing and turning, and you’re not letting me fall asleep.” “And can you sleep peacefully, Pasha?” she snapped. “I personally can’t. Everything inside me is boiling with indignation. … Read more
Come in quickly,” Varya felt a strong push in her back and, by inertia, took a few steps forward and collided with the conductor. “Sorry,” Varya mumbled. She looked back and threw an angry glance at the young man who had squeezed into the train behind her. “It wasn’t on purpose,” the young man looked … Read more
Svetka, you look absolutely stunning in that dress!” exclaimed her friend, admiring the bride. “Once we do your hair, you’ll look like a real princess!” Svetlana thoughtfully ran her hand through her hair, looking at herself in the mirror. “Maybe I should dye my hair dark? What do you think?” “Definitely not! Dark shades will … Read more
Olga was eagerly flipping through a culinary magazine, making notes in the margins. The new recipe for French julienne caught her particular attention. “I’ll have to try adding porcini mushrooms instead of champignons,” she thought, imagining how she could surprise her husband with the unusual taste. Cooking had always been her passion. She could spend … Read more
— Your entire maternal lineage is cursed,” the healer whispered softly, gazing at Veronika. “Your great-grandmother brought misfortune upon you: she destroyed an innocent person, and herself lost both her children and her husband. Your mother, who died because of her curse, cursed your ancestors. Don’t waste time—your husband is already on the edge. Evil … Read more
Hello, darling! I have a big surprise for you! Prepare your signature dish for dinner tonight!” “What happened?” Svetlana asked, worried. “Everything’s fine! I’ll tell you later!” The call ended, and the woman looked out the window with doubt. It was a chilly October. Her husband’s call didn’t lift her spirits; after twenty-five years of … Read more
– Ah, Anna Alekseevna… The concert at the cultural center, yes-yes, you asked me to remind you, – Lenochka sang, glancing at the clock. – You’ll make it, just in time! The secretary knew that if Anna Alekseevna had gone to the cemetery, she’d forget everything. She called, warned, kept track, like a second mother, … Read more
Nikit, did you forget that we’re starting the renovation in the nursery tonight?” Marina asked, pouring her husband a morning cup of coffee. “I remember, of course. I promised,” Nikita replied, hurriedly buttoning his shirt. “I bought all the materials yesterday, just as we agreed.” Marina smiled, looking at her husband. They had been married … Read more
‘And my little monkey is cleaning my mother-in-law’s house right now!’ — he loudly declared at the corporate event. But at home, a very different mood awaited him… The corporate evening began for Vadim in great spirits: New Year’s was just around the corner, the bonuses were already in his pocket, the room was filled … Read more
They lay in the very bottom drawer of the desk—hidden under a stack of old folders, wedged between a worn leather notebook and a pen he hadn’t used in ten years. Like dust. Like a time capsule, holding the breath of another era. Outside, snow was falling—quiet, indifferent. The city was silent. The phone, too. … Read more