Tanya lovingly looked around her kitchen—tiny but so cozy and bright. The woman remembered how, not long ago, she cried, clinging to the sleeve of her dearly loved husband when she found out that he had a teenage son from another woman, and that her husband had been periodically meeting with the boy’s mother. She […]
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Natasha tensed up inside when she saw her husband’s niece, Oleska. Without looking her in the eyes and sniffling, the girl handed over a folded sheet of checkered paper and quickly ran away. Natasha unfolded the paper, internally expecting something like this, so the written words did not come as a strong shock. “Natasha, I […]
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Vasily walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the warm rays of the May sun. The foliage on the trees had already gained strength and now rustled with a light breeze. The air was fragrant with blooming apple trees and lilacs. Somewhere in the distance, children’s voices could be heard. “Mine are already grown up,” Vasily […]
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Tanja, you always scream so loudly!” Marinka burst out laughing, and her friend Valya joined in. It was painfully offensive. Tanya had been working here for over six months, and her colleagues constantly teased her. Understanding why exactly Marinka and Valya chose her as their target, Tanya, nevertheless, could not respond in kind. Tanya was […]
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Monday was a lucky day for Irina. She found a job as a caregiver for a lonely, elderly man, 80 years old. Irina knew her job well, had a lot of experience, and was eager to start. The salary promised was very decent, and the money was much needed. Recently, Irina and her husband Igor […]
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In the butcher shop, a pleasant aroma of spices and fresh meat filled the air, which Natalya was most proud of. She always chose the best so that customers would return. It was a busy December day, and people bustled about—some buying meat for dinner, others arguing about prices. As Natalya arranged fresh cuts on […]
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