Asya worked for many years as an orderly in a maternity hospital. She had never been married. Since childhood, she heard her mother’s lamentations: “Oh, Asya, you’re so unlucky, you’re ugly, and cross-eyed to top it off…” Asya herself could see that she was different from the other girls. She had a potato-shaped nose, a … Read more
Vasily Sergeyevich had already heard the phone ringing from his pocket for the third time. Finally, he released his subordinates, the staff from the women’s prison, and quickly picked up the receiver. “Hello?” At first, there was silence, and then the irritated voice of his son’s teacher, Ilona Danilovna, came through. “Vasily Sergeyevich, this is … Read more
Anya was setting the table, preparing for dinner with her husband. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. They weren’t expecting anyone. “Maxim, open the door, who could that be?” she called to her husband. Reluctantly, Maxim got up from the sofa and went to open the door. “Aunt Tamara? Where are you from?” Maxim was genuinely surprised … Read more
When a husband dies, a woman suddenly becomes “convenient.” Not because she wants to, but because now it seems like she “shouldn’t get in anyone’s way.” Valentina felt this most acutely on the ninth day after the funeral, when Marina—the late husband’s sister—came to visit for the first time. — Valyush, how are you holding … Read more
Karina carefully took the electronic scales out of the box and started setting them up. The new gadget, with many features, was not cheap, but the woman was sure it was worth it. The summer season was approaching, so it was time to seriously focus on her figure. Pressing the button, she placed the scales … Read more
Maria, having turned over for the hundredth time, let out a long sigh. “Go to sleep already,” muttered her dissatisfied husband lying next to her. “You keep tossing and turning, and you’re not letting me fall asleep.” “And can you sleep peacefully, Pasha?” she snapped. “I personally can’t. Everything inside me is boiling with indignation. … Read more
Come in quickly,” Varya felt a strong push in her back and, by inertia, took a few steps forward and collided with the conductor. “Sorry,” Varya mumbled. She looked back and threw an angry glance at the young man who had squeezed into the train behind her. “It wasn’t on purpose,” the young man looked … Read more
Svetka, you look absolutely stunning in that dress!” exclaimed her friend, admiring the bride. “Once we do your hair, you’ll look like a real princess!” Svetlana thoughtfully ran her hand through her hair, looking at herself in the mirror. “Maybe I should dye my hair dark? What do you think?” “Definitely not! Dark shades will … Read more
Olga was eagerly flipping through a culinary magazine, making notes in the margins. The new recipe for French julienne caught her particular attention. “I’ll have to try adding porcini mushrooms instead of champignons,” she thought, imagining how she could surprise her husband with the unusual taste. Cooking had always been her passion. She could spend … Read more
— Your entire maternal lineage is cursed,” the healer whispered softly, gazing at Veronika. “Your great-grandmother brought misfortune upon you: she destroyed an innocent person, and herself lost both her children and her husband. Your mother, who died because of her curse, cursed your ancestors. Don’t waste time—your husband is already on the edge. Evil … Read more