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When the younger son got married, the older children had long since moved out—the daughter married and moved to Yekaterinburg with her husband, and the son went to work in the North. Sveta always knew that the older kids wouldn’t stay in the village for long—the daughter loved the glamorous life, spent her childhood plastering … Read more
Victoria noticed how her mother’s hand trembled while setting plates for Sunday lunch. It was their tradition—to gather together once a week, although it became increasingly difficult to force a smile. Especially when her stepfather turned every meeting into a silent battle. “Dear,” Andrei theatrically adjusted the very tie, “please pass the salt. You know, … Read more
Margarita had long sensed that this day would come, but when it did, she was still taken aback. She stood there, not knowing what to do next. Roman, her husband, just shrugged: “You’re not fifteen to be asking such questions. It’s time for you to figure things out on your own.” “So, I have to … Read more
Mom, Svetlana told me everything,” Victor tried to speak calmly, but it was a huge struggle for him. “I warned you.” However, Nina Vasilievna could sense her son’s true mood even through the phone. “Your Svetlana is exaggerating!” the woman tried to defend herself. “Nothing terrible happened.” “I asked you to stay away from Svetka!” … Read more
The phone rang at half-past two in the night. Matvey, having just dozed off after an exhausting shift at the clinic, mechanically reached for the nightstand. The screen displayed “Mom.” — Matvey… son…— Aglaya Dmitrievna’s voice sounded unusually bewildered. — Sorry for the late call. I just… can’t sleep. You remember the day after tomorrow, … Read more
Oleg slammed the refrigerator door so hard that the contents of the shelves inside trembled. One of the magnets decorating its surface fell to the floor with a dull thud. Lena stood opposite him, pale, with tightly clenched fists. “Well, do you feel better now?” she exhaled sharply, tilting her chin up. “You’re just driving … Read more
Kovalyova, you’re free to go.” These were the words Nastya had been waiting to hear for five long years. Five years behind bars. It wasn’t just a sentence—it was a whole life ripped from her hands. Anastasia squinted, trying to shield herself from the dazzling sunlight. Now, finally, her torment was over. How she had … Read more
I transferred all the money from your account to my card,” Maria told her stunned husband, “as compensation for moral damages. I’ve been slaving away at two jobs for 10 years, supporting you and our children. I have every right to these funds.” Masha said these words to her husband exactly one year ago. Since … Read more
Mom called again. She’s complaining about her life again. I’m so tired of my brother’s family,” said Igor as he did the dishes. “Well, everyone gets what they deserve, right?” I replied as I packed food for my husband’s lunch. “I’m just tired of listening to the children making noise, how cramped they all are … Read more
What is this disgusting stuff you cooked?! It has no taste!” Victor threw his fork on the table, demonstratively pushing his plate away. His wife, Nina, had a severe cold, and her sense of smell was temporarily dulled. She couldn’t distinguish tastes and was even unable to feel the salt and pepper, so she was … Read more