Liliya Yakovlevna Vishnevskaya absolutely disapproved of her son’s relationship with a girl from a modest family. But Galya became pregnant even before Professor Vishnevskaya had time to do anything about it. Of course, such matters aren’t resolved when status, connections, and money are involved. Yet Galya was a student at the university where Liliya Yakovlevna […]
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Hey, Verny, feeling hot?” Viktor affectionately patted the loyal dog on his dark muzzle. “And why did you leave the house, old timer? You could have just stayed home.” No, he decided to follow me to work. The elderly male German Shepherd, his coat streaked with gray, nodded his head as he shooed away the […]
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— Vika, you have no idea! — chirped Natalia into the phone. — It looks like I’ve found the man of my dreams! Natalia was naturally a feisty and fiery girl—a trait that had helped her out in various life situations. Though she had graduated in logistics management from college, she had barely scraped through. […]
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— Katerina, why are you taking so long to answer the phone?” — the mother-in-law, Olga Vitalievna, shouted disapprovingly. Of course, Katya took a while to answer the call. That’s because she had barely managed to locate her cellphone. In this chaos, nothing could be found. Boxes and bundles were everywhere—they had just moved into […]
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Friends and colleagues condemned me, calling my actions abnormal, but I don’t care. To me, those who mistreat animals aren’t even human. How can one betray one’s friends? And a dog—my beloved Plushka—is my dearest friend, and I would never trade her for anyone. Plushka is a beautiful, reddish Spitz whom my mother adored. She […]
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Marina started her day as usual, waking up before dawn in her small apartment. As soon as the old alarm clock barely rang, she quickly turned it off so as not to wake her younger brother, Yura, who was still sleeping soundly. His pale face and labored breathing reminded her of the illness that was […]
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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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