Anastasia was arranging the buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. She liked working in the residential area of Yekaterinburg. For Anastasia, this store was more than just a business. It was a legacy she received from her parents. The bell over the door rang, … Read more
How did you find me?” Nina asked in shock, seeing her husband on the doorstep. In the year they had not met, her husband looked even worse. It was clear he had been drinking incessantly, neglecting himself, and saw no need to change his life. Approaching the village, Nina saw flames engulfing their house. “Mom, … Read more
Did everyone get that? We need a separate portion of hot food and salad for our table,” Rodion told the cafe manager, where his wedding with Anna was soon to take place. “Yes, you will have a hot dish and a salad from the fitness menu,” nodded the manager. “Right. No mayonnaise, nothing fatty or … Read more
Exactly a year has passed since the day they were attacked in the courtyard. Kristina knew that this terrible moment would stay with her forever. They had been married for three years. On that fateful day, Saveliy bought her a ring and a magnificent bouquet, rushing to get home. But only later, from the investigator’s … Read more
The village of Markova is located right at the foot of the mountain. The air here is clean. Near the village, there is a mountain stream and a dense green forest where locals often picnic during the warmer months. Andrey and Olesya had long dreamed of moving here. Finally, they completed their house on the … Read more
Larisa sighed heavily, stroking her belly. Since the morning, she had been having contractions, which seemed to be practice ones based on the intervals, but her overall condition was far from pleasant. There was still time before the birth, yet Larisa was terrified that it might start sooner. Although her bag had been packed for … Read more
Leaving?” The squeaky voice of the elderly neighbor, Baba Masha, made Elizaveta flinch. She almost dropped her apartment keys! “Good morning, Maria Filippovna,” the young woman smiled nervously, “Yes, I decided the kids shouldn’t languish in the city over the summer. We’re heading to relatives until September!” That was half true, half a lie. Because … Read more
Fedya, please stay with Vika; I need to go to the store for cat food. I asked you to buy it yesterday, but you forgot,” Valentina quickly pulled on her jacket and started putting on her shoes. “Will you be gone long? I need to send a report to Yuri Petrovich,” the man never liked … Read more
What are you thinking about? We’re family. We should support each other, right? And who else is his family, if not me?” Ira retreated under the onslaught of the formidable woman who seemed ready to start swinging at any moment. Her husband’s sister had never been tactful, but today she had crossed a line. Ira … Read more
Returning from work, Marina witnessed a young man trying to snatch a woman’s purse. He was subdued and taken to the police station. There, she gave a statement and was soon released, asked to stay in town to later testify in court as a witness. Finally, Marina crossed the threshold of her apartment. For a … Read more