Are you sure this is the right path?” my mother’s voice trembled, though she tried to hide her worry. The small crease between her brows gave away her doubts. “What choice do I have?” I lifted my chin, trying to make my voice sound steadier than I felt. Mother only pressed her lips together. Her […]
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Autumn winds chased fallen leaves along the paths, creating whimsical little whirlwinds. Victoria stood by the window, gazing pensively at her neglected garden. Over the past few years, it had turned into a real tangle of shrubs and tall grass—something between a wild forest and an abandoned lot. “Something has to be done,” she whispered, […]
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The frost was so intense that the trees seemed as if they were about to crack from the strain. That very sensation overwhelmed Antonina as she stepped out to the shed to get some coal. Upon returning to the hut, she felt warmth slowly spreading through her body while she gazed out the window. Suddenly, […]
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A young woman, like a ghost, glided through the night streets. The Central Avenue marked her boundary. Beyond it began a world of fear and uncertainty. Every step forward could be her last—it seemed that from any corner Pavel might leap out, grab her hand, and force her back. “Just as long as he doesn’t […]
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Larisa was sitting by the window. For three months in her new apartment, she gradually washed away the painful memories of her divorce. An unexpected knock at the door made her jump. On the doorstep stood the neighbor from above—Natalia, a brunette whom Larisa occasionally met in the elevator. Usually impeccably dressed, today she looked […]
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The knock at the door came just as I was about to throw away another batch of burnt pancakes. Three in the morning—not exactly the ideal time for culinary experiments—but insomnia combined with VK video recipes is a dangerous mix. — “If it’s Petrovich again with his homemade moonshine, I swear I…” I mumbled, wiping […]
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Alina was summoned to the chief physician. She looked at the head nurse in astonishment. — Alina, I don’t know what could have happened to get you called in, — said Irina Petrovna, shaking her head. — But the fact remains. — What? — It’s like this… I just realized what the phrase “eyes popped […]
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Vera was sitting on the edge of the bed, sorting through the children’s clothes that she had recently dumped out of the closet. It was time to update her daughter’s wardrobe. She was growing so fast, and most of her clothes were already too small. Time flew like sand slipping through one’s fingers… too quickly […]
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June sunlight flooded the spacious kitchen as Anna leisurely prepared her morning coffee. The foam rose in the cezve, and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the apartment. Igor appeared at the doorway, nonchalantly buttoning up his shirt. “Good morning! It smells wonderful!” Anna poured the coffee into cups, knowing that her […]
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— Kat, mom is sure that now is not the best time to buy an apartment. The market is too volatile, prices are clearly overinflated. — Is her opinion expert? — Ekaterina looked up from her laptop, where she was reviewing another two-room option in a new building. It was a Friday evening. Outside, the […]
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