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— And the children kicked me out…” sobbed the aunt, who many years ago had tried to raise Artyom. “They put me in the shed, saying that I was in their way. I laid my life at their feet! Forgive me if I hurt you… Soon I’ll have to answer to your late mother as […]

Alice Zv’yagintseva was born to the sounds of fanfare, as if the crown atop her head was not merely a symbol of luxury, but an integral part of her destiny. The wardrobes in her dressing room overflowed with dresses by renowned designers, and trips to Paris, Milan, and New York had become as routine as […]

Vadim, I have absolutely fantastic news for you!» Sveta exclaimed, carefully lining her eyes with mascara in front of the mirror. She glanced at her reflection and smiled broadly: «Tomorrow evening, my mother is coming to visit us. So here’s the deal: your task is to do a complete cleaning—so thorough that not a single […]

This day became a turning point for Natalya, forever etched in her memory. The words of the one who was about to become part of their family tore her heart to pieces. It seemed as though time had frozen, and she herself dissolved like the morning mist. In the morning, Natalya had no inkling that […]

When Vladimir learned that he was about to become the father of twins, a strange feeling of disorientation overwhelmed him. Before Svetlana’s pregnancy, he had truly dreamed of having children; together they made plans for the future and prepared for a new phase of life. But as soon as his wife went to the maternity […]

— Yulka, it’s no use running from me. You’re going to be mine anyway—whether you like it or not. — Oh, come off it! Do you really think that just because your dad works in the police everything’s allowed for you? The law is the same for everyone. Just try it—and you’ll end up behind […]

Marina sat on the windowsill, pondering the imminent end of school and an uncertain future. The options seemed elusive: there was no point in studying anywhere, and dreaming of sudden wealth was meaningless. Her father was drinking himself into oblivion, and her mother barely made ends meet on a disability pension by taking on extra […]

Chapter 1. The Shadow Player Kira had learned to be inconspicuous. Her wardrobe consisted of simple items – beige sweaters, modest trousers, and minimalist earrings. She didn’t mind when her husband disdainfully introduced her as his “unemployed but thrifty” wife. She didn’t argue when he declared before his friends that “women were not made for […]

The relationship between Masha and her mother-in-law was doomed from the start. At their very first meeting, Lidiya Ivanovna had decided that the future daughter-in-law was not her kind of person. She never missed an opportunity to convince her son of the mistake he was making: — Vitya, explain to me exactly what you saw […]

Step, I don’t understand what you want,» Katya said. «Nothing special,» Stepan replied. «I just want to be alone, take a break. Go to the country house, relax, lose a couple of kilos. You’re getting too soft.» He cast a disdainful glance at his wife’s figure. Katya knew she had gained weight due to her […]