A desperate orphan with a suitcase knocked on the door of a restaurant. The owner was stunned when he learned her last name.

You will become the brightest star, the most talented of all. They will surely notice you, and your name will appear on all the posters.» Sophia cried, burying her face in the blanket that covered her father. His hand, weak but still warm, slid through her hair. «Don’t cry, my girl, please. You can’t fool … Read more

After 25 years, the father came to his daughter’s wedding — but he was turned away… And moments later, the crying spread among everyone present.

An elderly man hesitantly approached the grand entrance of a fashionable restaurant. His suit was neatly pressed but noticeably worn — apparently, he had worn it many years ago and had only just put it on again after a long time. His gray hair lay in sparse strands, as if unsure whether to stay in … Read more

He left as soon as he found out the diagnosis of our son. And I stayed—because I couldn’t leave my child alone.

I still remember that day — as if it collided with my life forever. The doctor was holding the X-rays, quickly speaking about abnormalities, areas of damage, and functional deviations. The words flew through me like wind through an empty window. I sat there, unwilling to understand. I couldn’t. But one sentence pierced my heart … Read more

Decided to seduce the second son, too?» the mother-in-law screamed (upon discovering her daughter-in-law’s high-heeled shoes).

Valery had just pulled up to the house and was parking in the courtyard when he heard the scream of his wife, Alyona. The man could not be mistaken, it was definitely his spouse. «Damn, what happened again?» he thought anxiously and hurried to finish parking. The elevator, as if to spite him, was slow … Read more

I came to the class reunion with my husband, but he ended up leaving with one of my former classmates. They talked, laughed, and then started dancing. Later, he said, “I’ll walk her home.”

They talked, laughed, and then began to dance. Later, he said, “I’ll walk her home.” He only returned in the morning. Without a single word of apology. Katya sat in the kitchen, absentmindedly stirring the cooled oatmeal in her bowl with a spoon. Her face was frozen, like a mask. Fifteen years of marriage, two … Read more

You’re a swindler aiming for the fortune of our family!» — shouted the groom’s father at the young woman in front of all the guests.

Olga once again scrutinized her reflection. She was wearing an elegant dark blue dress that perfectly accentuated her figure. Pearly earrings—a birthday gift from her mother-in-law—added a special charm to her fair skin. Today, she had to look impeccable. Nervously, she adjusted a stray lock of hair and took a deep breath.   «Sweetheart, you’ve … Read more

She forgot to tell her husband she was coming home. When she entered the apartment, she nearly collapsed from what she saw.

Dasha? What are you doing here?» Svetlana was so shocked she could barely speak. Thoughts were spinning in her head, and jealousy and resentment were boiling in her soul. Why were they doing this to her? Hadn’t she loved her husband? Was she a bad wife and mother to their son? But what happened next … Read more

Do you want to be in my shoes? Fine!” Lida took off her apron and started packing her things under Varvara’s surprised gaze.

Lida lived with her husband, Oleg, for twelve years. But then she found a trace of another woman’s lipstick on his shirt. She was not a foolish woman and understood immediately. But just to be sure, she checked his phone and found several messages from a certain Varvara. At first, it was business correspondence, but … Read more