Evgeny Mikhailovich was known as a thoughtful, consistent, and attentive person. He achieved everything on his own, without the help of influential relatives or connections. The blows of fate were nothing to him, as he knew how to coolly look at the situation from the outside and think through his own actions to solve problems. … Read more
Marina watched as her son tried on a new suit in front of the mirror. Tall, slim, with dark hair — tomorrow this young man would become a husband, and the realization of this seemed surreal. Ilya carefully examined his reflection, turning from side to side. Finally, he nodded in satisfaction: “The suit fits perfectly. … Read more
This sunny spring day clearly hinted that it was time to leave the house and enjoy the fresh air. Passers-by, encountering a young man with a pleasant appearance on their way, involuntarily responded to his smile. He was heading to one of the city’s clubs. Ahead, the sign of “Neon,” glowing with lilac and blue … Read more
Veronica was returning from the country house that she had been trying unsuccessfully to sell for the second month. As she entered the highway, she noticed two girls sitting by the roadside on a stool, arranging a pyramid of jam jars. The girls, about ten years old, looked quite serious, with their arms crossed on … Read more
— Mother, what are you doing?! — Ilya was shocked. — What am I doing? — Anna Viktorovna did not understand. — I thought you were going to help us! We were counting on you, and you let us down! — I?! Let down? — Anna Viktorovna was deeply offended. Tears appeared in her eyes. … Read more
Marish, can you help Mom? She needs to wallpaper her room. She started renovating, but now she’s complaining about her back. She’s already removed the old ones, but she needs help putting up the new ones,” Eugene asked his wife as she was putting away the washed dishes in the cupboard. “You’re on vacation anyway, … Read more
An elderly woman, dressed in a worn-out drape coat, shuffled down a deserted evening street, barely moving her feet from exhaustion. Her brown hair, touched by premature gray, peeked out from under a beret that had long lost its relevance. In her hands, she held a heavy, well-worn bag that seemed as much a silent … Read more
Could you keep it down? Anastasia Petrovna, you know Pete has school tomorrow. Please, turn down the volume,” Lena asked from the next room. “What, am I supposed to go to bed at ten in the evening now? I’m a pensioner and I have the right to watch TV!” grumbled Anastasia Petrovna, reluctantly lifting her … Read more
Natasha, don’t worry,” Sergei said at dinner, cautiously looking at his wife, “but I’ll soon be moving my mother in with us.” Natasha didn’t immediately understand what he said. She even thought she misheard. “What? What? The water’s loud, I can’t hear,” she turned around, closing the tap and putting away the washed dishes. “Why … Read more
A hot summer day was slowly drawing to an evening. The sun was still mercilessly scorching, but a pleasant coolness reigned in the spacious living room of the country house. Galina Petrovna, an elderly woman with gray hair and a kind face, sank into a soft armchair with relief. “Oh, how nice it has become … Read more