Месяц: Январь 2025

Noticing that his mother was calling, Fyodor was in no hurry to answer. He already knew what she would want to talk about—no doubt she needed money again for his younger brother, Alexei. There was no other reason for his mother to call her eldest, unloved son. Every time he refused to help, he heard […]

In the toy store, there was everything you could imagine! From colorful Lego sets to huge bears sitting importantly along the display window. Anya had brought her son here, who was almost a second grader, and she herself was overwhelmed by the choices. ‘Vladik, choose, what would you like?’ she asked, spreading her arms and […]

You don’t even realize how much your mediocrity and dullness irritate me now,» Andrei said, his eyes flashing. «I don’t need a gray mouse; I deserve more!» «Do you really think money makes you better?» Olga replied, her voice full of pain, trying to hold back tears. The evening light cozily illuminated the kitchen where […]

Kirill sat in his office, surrounded by various awards and certificates from the city and region, symbolizing his success and always reminding him of his achievements. Outside, it was getting dark, and the light from car headlights reflected off the glass showcases of the stores he owned. At his age, many are still searching for […]

When asked a question by his nine-year-old daughter Arishka, her father was at a loss. He didn’t have an answer… He wasn’t a priest to discourse about God. Vasiliy was known in the district as a skilled stove setter, dexterous and always ready to work. Building a stove was his expertise, but answering such complex […]

Julia nervously fiddled with her bag strap, standing in the check-in line. There was still a whole day left until her mother-in-law’s anniversary—more precisely, her former mother-in-law—but she had specifically chosen this early flight. She knew that Oleg usually did everything at the last minute, so he would likely be on tomorrow’s morning flight. Three […]

Sooner or later in life, the time comes when it is time for children to take care of their elderly parents. It is a sad and difficult period of life, but it can teach us a lot. It also reveals the true nature of our closest people. This is what happened with the hero of […]

Alenushka, please… listen to me!» cried the mother-in-law. «No, Vera Vasilievna. There’s nothing to talk about,» Alena cut her off. She looked at four-year-old Valyusha. He was the spitting image of his father. But now that no longer mattered. Not long ago, Alena would have given anything for these words. Back then, when she sat […]