Maybe you’ll make an exception for old acquaintances?” — “Next stop, ‘Central Square’. Please pay your fare,” Irina announced as she squeezed between passengers in the crowded bus. The July heat had turned the interior into a real oven. Sweat trickled down her back, and her uniform shirt uncomfortably clung to her skin. But twelve […]
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On the outskirts of the city, in a quiet and peaceful place, there was a small establishment called “Corner.” This place did not strive for popularity among the fashionable crowd but mainly attracted locals with its homely atmosphere. For the third year, Alina had been working there. On the eve of a new workday, the […]
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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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