Month: January 2025

In the nineties, Grigory organized a construction company and gradually gained momentum. Soon, he succeeded. He built high-rise residential buildings and private houses in cottage settlements. He even built himself a three-story house. His wife, Galina, was thrilled after moving into the prestigious home. She had long forgotten about the Soviet times when she worked … Read more

The morning chaos at Anna’s house began as usual—with shouting and stomping upstairs. “Sonya, you took my nail polish again!” shouted the younger daughter. “Ksusha, it’s actually my polish. Look at the date—I bought it last month!” “Girls,” Anna smiled, stirring her coffee, “you have a whole makeup bag of those polishes. Can’t you just … Read more

Anna stood by the window, holding her son who had just begun to recognize her face. The tough day was ending, and the evening light barely made it through the curtains. The house was nearly empty: an old sofa, a worn nightstand, and a baby crib bought with the last of her money. Her husband … Read more

Friends and colleagues condemned me, calling my actions abnormal, but I didn’t care. To me, those who harm animals aren’t human at all. How can you betray your friends? And my dog, my beloved Plushka, is my dearest friend, and I wouldn’t trade her for anything. Plushka is a beautiful little ginger Spitz, adored by … Read more

  Alice’s longing for her grandfather’s presence was overwhelming. Despite the jovial atmosphere, her heart wasn’t in the celebration. She excused herself from the table, retreating to her room to think. Upstairs, in the quiet of her space, she pulled out a small box from under her bed—her savings box. It was filled with coins … Read more

Jennifer always described her daughter Emma as a beacon of light, often dressed in vivid colors, creating vibrant drawings of magical creatures. Yet, a noticeable shift in Emma’s mood—her recent withdrawal, lack of appetite, and preference to be outdoors—prompted Jennifer to suspect something was amiss. Initially, she attributed these changes to typical childhood phases, but … Read more

Every morning started the same way for Anya. Her phone blared its piercing “tr-r-r-r”, and she, squinting, reached for the “snooze” button. Then she lay for five minutes, convincing herself that this day would definitely be good. Coffee brewed on the stove, always running over, and the girl hurriedly grabbed a thick coat, pulled on … Read more

Svetochka peeked into the private room where her mother was mopping the floors. “Mom, I’m scared to sit there alone,” she said. Olga turned sharply and whispered: “Svet, you can’t be here. We had an agreement. Do you want them to fire me?” “Mom, I’ll just stand here quietly.” “You can’t, go away.” “Let her … Read more

Vasiliy circled the truck, inspecting the seals meticulously. The road ahead promised nearly two days of continuous travel. Fueled by a good rest during the loading pause, he felt ready, and the weather seemed to agree. While superstitions about luck on the road were often dismissed, Vasiliy quietly wished to make it back by weekend, … Read more

It began to snow heavily… As they watched the storm rage outside, the restaurant’s patrons decided it was best not to stay too long, heeding the meteorologist’s warning of significant snowfall. Quickly, the parking lot emptied as the last guests departed by taxi, allowing the restaurant to close earlier than usual, much to Natasha’s delight. … Read more