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
You can’t even imagine how much your dullness and mediocrity irritate me now,” Andrey said, his eyes sparkling. “I don’t need a grey mouse; I deserve more!” “Do you really think that money makes you better?” Olga replied with pain in her voice, trying to hold back tears. The evening light cozily illuminated the kitchen … Read more
Raisa, where are you already? I’m hungry,” whined the mother-in-law. Raisa sighed. Why did she have to deal with all this? She barely managed with the twins, and now her mother-in-law was also a burden. Of course, she had to show herself as a good daughter-in-law. What did Igor tell her? It wasn’t her mother-in-law’s … Read more
Can you believe it, Antosh? Yesterday I went to your brother’s new wife, and she threw me out of the apartment! Out of his apartment! She turned out to be even ruder than your Lida! I’m just in shock!” – Galina Stepanovna told her eldest son as he drove her home from the shopping center. … Read more
Well, I expected more. Vadik, you said the apartment was in decent condition, but it needs six months of renovation, and the appliances will have to be replaced too. Remember, you’re paying for the renovations!” declared Olga, Vadik’s sister. It was her first time in this apartment, and she hadn’t even had a proper look … Read more
In my chest there was pain, disappointment, and complete confusion about what to do next. I kept looking at my husband with round eyes filled with hope. Hope that his words were just a bad joke. But no one laughed. Igor and I have been married for just under five years, and our anniversary is … Read more
Zoya worked her whole life as a teacher, and now, due to her small pension, was forced to sell vegetables at the market. Her son-in-law brought a new wife into his apartment, while her daughter returned to live with her mother and child. Zoya helped her daughter as much as she could. “Mom, I feel … Read more