Lidiya Viktorovna woke up in the silence of the early morning, wrapped in an inexplicable feeling of anxiety—dull and muted, just like every year when spring awakened from its winter slumber. This feeling accompanied her every spring for twenty-three years now. It came with the first rays of light, as if warning that this day […]
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In a prestigious, elite clinic, where patients arrived in expensive cars, and the lobby always smelled of freshly ground coffee served by experienced baristas, worked a young nurse named Alina. She was not just an employee—she was the living soul of the entire department. Kind, empathetic, and open-hearted, she always said, “Medicine is about helping […]
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It was late. After putting the children to bed, Liza went to the kitchen. She boiled water in the kettle, poured herself some tea, and sat down at the table. Her husband Roma still hadn’t come home — in recent weeks, he had a lot of work and often had to stay late. His wife […]
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— Denis is going to stay with us for a couple of days, you don’t mind, do you? — Vitya asked his wife. — If it’s necessary, — Lilya shrugged. — Make him a bed on the couch and cook something, — Vitya waved his hand dismissively, as if giving her freedom. — Fine, — […]
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— Alla, it’s me! Polina’s voice echoed from the hallway, bouncing off the narrow corridor walls. Keys clattered into a ceramic vase — a habitual ritual established by their mother since childhood. She slipped off her shoes and fixed her tousled hair, then headed toward the living room, looking forward to meeting her sister and […]
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Once, the chief doctor of the city hospital decided to break the dull routine and organized a corporate party in a luxurious restaurant. The fun was at its peak when he unexpectedly announced that the morgue attendant would be joining them. His decision caused confusion but genuine amusement—because this woman had always kept to herself. […]
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