Refuse this bonus right now! Better yet, just give it to me!” declared the mother-in-law, but she didn’t know what it would lead to.

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

SHUT UP, BEAST! You will not dictate to me,” he pushed his daughter aside, and she bumped into the cupboard.

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

“Congratulations on the INHERITANCE FROM YOUR AUNT!” exclaimed the mother-in-law. “Now we can solve the problem with my youngest’s debts.”

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

The husband begged to disconnect his wife from the machines, but something unexpected happened.

“Dad, oh dad!” The man, quietly conversing with a young woman so as not to disturb the other patients, turned to his daughter. “Nastya, behave yourself.” “Dad, I’m tired of sitting here. I’ve already told everything to Liza. Can I walk down the hall?” “Nastya, of course not. There are sick people here; they need … Read more

Auntie, please buy me a pie,” said the little girl.

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

Stopping at a traffic light, Vladimir saw his ex-wife, whom he had left penniless 7 years ago, and couldn’t believe his eyes.

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

“I SAVED a rich person’s child, working as a COOK. But when the owner tore off my blouse, accusing me of THEFT, I was simply stunned

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