She hid the truth from everyone, even from her husband. He died without ever knowing the truth. “The main thing is that he didn’t suffer at all,” they endlessly repeated at the funeral, and Anya nodded, though she couldn’t understand what was good about it if a person died. It would be better if he … Read more
Nikita, sit down! We need to talk urgently!” his wife said as she sat down at the table, her face determined. Her husband sat next to her. Oksana wiped her wet eyes with a handkerchief: “I don’t know what to do about my mother. She can barely walk. She won’t survive the winter in her … Read more
Makar, my dear! What have you done! Oh my goodness! Why would this happen!” Elena was pacing around the yard, where her husband stood with an axe and a determined look in his eyes. “It had to be done…! I’ve never tolerated such fear before! And I don’t intend to anymore!” The man threw the … Read more
A little girl in brown tights and without shoes ran down the icy village road. The ice mixed with mud thawed under her warm little feet, and the big toe peeking through a hole in her tights turned completely black. For some reason, it was this toe that Nadya felt the coldest. Perhaps because she … Read more
I will not take my mother in. I’m often away on business trips, I have no time to deal with an old sick woman,” Nikita said bluntly. A flicker of worry passed through his eyes. “What if she starts a fire or a flood? Who will be responsible then?” “I won’t take her either,” Boris … Read more
Alina was calmly having breakfast when her phone suddenly rang. An unknown number appeared on the screen. She usually ignored such calls, assuming they were advertisements or loan offers. But something made her answer. “Hello, good day,” she picked up the phone. “Good day, Alina Sergeyevna,” began a male voice, sounding professional and confident. “This … Read more
You seem to have completely lost it?” Rimma Stepanovna suddenly began, barging into the office unannounced. “Since when does my daughter-in-law manage the company’s financial affairs as if they were her own personal property?” “Good afternoon, Rimma Stepanovna,” tried to remain calm Larisa Petrovna, although the sight of her mother-in-law already caused her usual blood … Read more
Anna would never forget that spring day. Her friends gathered in her modest apartment on the outskirts of Zarechny, preparing for the upcoming wedding. The air was filled with aromas: juicy apple pies baked by her mother, and fragrant lilacs brought by Tatiana. Outside, birds sang, and a warm May breeze, entering through the open … Read more
Victoria stared at another unpaid bill spread out on the kitchen table. Mechanically, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and sighed heavily. In the next room, Artem enthusiastically told someone over the phone about his new project—online self-development courses. “Imagine, it’s simply revolutionary!” his excited claim reached her. Victoria grimaced bitterly. … Read more
You know, I’ve always dreamed of having my own place,” I said with a faint smile, looking at the keys he held in his hands. “And I’ve always had my own place,” he replied with that same smile, which now only caused me disgust. It was already 9:30 PM. I checked my phone again—no messages … Read more