It was a warm autumn day, and the long-awaited “Indian summer” delighted passersby with a magical dance of yellow hues and floating cobweb particles. Many people, preoccupied with their chores and problems, simply did not notice the splendor of autumn nature, striving to show its full glory before the coming winter. Although Alyona was rushing … Read more
Nazim’s bakery was known throughout the region and always had a high demand from customers. Both adults and children loved his delicious baked goods. For his young fans, Nazim always had a discount, bringing a smile and gratitude from their parents. Nazim, along with his family, came to Russia many years ago when, following the … Read more
At a party with mutual friends, Vladimir and Elena met for the first time. They felt an instant connection and started living together after just six months. However, Elena was troubled by one thing: Vladimir had a longtime female friend. He explained that he had known Nastya since childhood and that their relationship was strictly … Read more
Elena carefully stirred the sauce when the lady of the house peeked into the kitchen. Svetlana paused at the threshold, scanning the room with a critical eye, then grimaced in displeasure. “Why is it so stuffy here? You need to air out more often,” said Svetlana, adjusting her perfectly styled hair. “And this smell… What … Read more
Why are you in such a hurry?” Tanya asked, squinting and staring intently at her husband. The New Year had just begun, and he was already planning to leave, which seemed unusual to her. “To the bus stop. Katya wrote yesterday that she wants to visit us,” Dima replied, already understanding that the news of … Read more
Ludmila Sergeyevna, you do understand that in today’s world, it’s necessary to prioritize young specialists?” the HR manager said in a tone that was meant to sound amiable but came off as falsely sweet fluff. “And you, Elena Petrovna, have apparently completely erased from memory how you yourself once started your path?” I responded calmly … Read more
You can’t see how hard Mitya is working? Have some conscience, find yourself a second job,” my mother-in-law declared, putting a plate with a pie on the table. “I will,” I replied calmly, looking her straight in the eyes. “But in that case, I’ll leave your son the same day I start it.” Yulia Nikolaevna … Read more
— Dear court, have you still not understood that this scoundrel decided she could just easily snatch a portion of the family’s rightfully earned company and property?!” shouted the mother-in-law, jumping up from her seat. — Zinaida Pavlovna, please sit down, we will certainly listen to you, just later,” the judge sternly calmed the upset … Read more
The evening light softly streamed through the large windows of a cozy little restaurant named “Old Town.” Pavel, wiping down the tables after the last guests had left, automatically arranged the salt shakers and adjusted the tablecloths. The day was coming to an end, but fatigue weighed on his shoulders like a heavy burden. He … Read more
The wind, like a heavenly shepherd, drove the gloomy clouds across the sky, and the air sharply smelled of rain. In the yard, on an inconspicuous bench by the flowerbed, sat a young girl who, with her eyes covered by her hands, quietly cried. It seemed that the approaching rain did not frighten her at … Read more