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Doesn’t anyone see that my life has turned into an endless Groundhog Day?» — a lock of ash-colored hair fell over the face of an exhausted woman leaning over a sink full of dirty dishes. «Marina, are you almost done? I need a clean shirt!» — an impatient male voice called from the bedroom. Behind […]

After the death of her mother-in-law, Valentina arrived at the notary’s office where the reading of the will was to take place. The building was familiar to her — old, with a cracked sign and massive doors behind which there was always the smell of dust, wood, and paper. Valya was the first to arrive. […]

Well, that’s it, guys, I’m off!” Roman shouted, jumping onto the step of the already moving train. His friends waved to him from the platform, someone tried to shout something as a farewell. He was smiling. Three years had passed since he returned from the army. During that time, he had managed to get a […]

— What’s that? — I stopped halfway to the station, listening carefully. Crying came from the left — quiet but persistent. The February wind tickled my neck and flapped the edge of my coat. I turned toward the railway, where against the white snow, a dark abandoned switchman’s hut stood out. A bundle lay right […]

— Mom, how long are you going to keep complaining? Your heart hurts — but whose doesn’t at your age? — Lyudmila snapped irritably into the phone. — The more you pay attention to it, the worse you feel. You’re just bothering yourself and stressing me out. And I, by the way, have to get […]

Natalya, a woman of respectable age, as always, opened her eyes long before dawn — when the sun hadn’t even thought of appearing on the horizon yet. For many decades, she was used to greeting the morning first: in the village, you simply cannot relax. Laziness doesn’t go unnoticed here — whether it’s milking the […]

Timur was known in the city as a wealthy man with quirks — someone who always sought to be the center of attention. His antics were talked about, his money admired, but did anyone truly love him? Hardly. One day at a noisy party, under the influence of alcohol and excitement, he made a foolish […]

Spring was confidently taking hold. Outside the window, the sun shone brightly, filling the air with a sense of freshness and warmth. Yet inside the old train station waiting hall, everything remained the same — heavy, musty, as if time had frozen there many years ago. The walls, covered with peeling paint, wooden benches, and […]

Darya sank down onto the couch with difficulty, carefully supporting her rounded belly. Seven months of pregnancy were becoming increasingly hard to bear. She closed her eyes, trying to dissolve into the blissful silence of the apartment. The day had been exhausting. Since six in the morning, she had been standing in lines at the […]

Lena reread the familiar message from Galina Ivanovna for the umpteenth time. She was about to put the phone down when it beeped again — a new message. “My kitchen faucet is dripping too. Maybe you and Lyosha could come take a look? And bring the money for the utilities while you’re at it.” Lena […]