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Kristina had dreamed since childhood of marrying a wealthy man, so when she started working at an elite fitness club, she immediately realized that the owner, Dmitry, was someone she needed to “take control of.” Dmitry was twenty-five years older than Kristina and came to the gym more for the “checklist” than anything else, but … Read more

Anna rearranged the figurines on the shelf, wiping the dust off with her sleeve. Every Friday, she performed her ritual of a deep cleaning—whether guests were coming or not. Cleanliness had become a habit, one that turned into an obsession. At fifty-eight, she felt that control over her home was the last thing that truly … Read more

— “If you spill the truth, they’ll lock me up,” Maria whispered to her son, looking around fearfully. “Mishenka, say that I fell in the entrance. I was running, tried to skip a step, and crashed down! Tell them that Senya found you and brought you home. And don’t even think about tarnishing Senya’s name! … Read more

Don’t, son,” begged the elderly stranger whom Artem was hurrying to get to the hospital. “They won’t accept me there anyway. I’ve been there many times with complaints… It seems my time has come… Leave me, son!” Artem carefully wound the wire onto a reel and loaded it into the van. His partner, sitting at … Read more

Christina got up at the crack of dawn this morning: she had to hurry to the store while there was still fresh bread and before her favorite curd snacks were snapped up, which, in her opinion, paired perfectly with tea. She quickly pulled on her jeans, a sweater, and on her feet—her old, comfortable sneakers. … Read more

— Lyudmila Sergeyevna, please at least eat something,” the young woman said softly, looking at her mother-in-law with worry. “I just can’t, Ninochka, truly I can’t. Just the thought of food makes me feel ill,” the elderly woman sighed, shaking her head. Nina sat down beside her mother-in-law on the sofa. “You can’t do that,” … Read more

Svetlana, a thirty-nine-year-old woman with straight dark hair, had been married to Sergey for over ten years. He had always been a calm person—almost excessively phlegmatic at times. In all those years of their life together, emotional outbursts were extremely rare for him; he preferred a measured pace and a clear daily routine. They had … Read more

In the orphanage, there was a special atmosphere. All the residents, as if by magic, had stuck to the windows, watching Lena being seen off as she left hand in hand with her new parents. Their eyes revealed a curious mix of joy for their friend and deep sadness. Every farewell to a child here … Read more

You did nothing again!” Maria Pavlovna’s voice echoed throughout the apartment as soon as Elena entered the living room. Her mother-in-law stood by the window, arms folded over her chest, and looked at her daughter-in-law with a disapproving expression. Elena sighed deeply, trying not to fall into the provocation. It wasn’t the first time, and … Read more

Ludmila and Sergey lived together for fifteen years. Their marriage was a test of time: they went through difficult periods together, raised two children, and supported each other when needed. But, as in any long-term relationship, their connection gradually cooled. Ludmila began to notice that Sergey was less attentive to her needs, spent less time … Read more