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His wife was gone, and her husband’s restaurant had gone bankrupt. But one day a bum showed up, wanting to exchange a golden bracelet for food.

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Stas wearily stared at the blank sheet of paper before him. His thoughts scattered like frightened birds, leaving him in complete silence. No ideas, no inspiration—neither today, nor yesterday, nor in the past few weeks. His restaurant, once his pride and the meaning of his life, was slowly sinking, and he seemed incapable of doing … Read more

The girl did not walk past the old man who had gotten lost on the street. The next day, something awaited her.

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Anna hurried to the office after a business meeting with partners. To save time, she chose a shortcut through the city park. The bright sun illuminated the alleys, but a cold wind blowing from the river cut to the bone. Anna shuddered and wrapped her coat more tightly. Passers-by rushed past without noticing one another. … Read more

Elena remembered that she had forgotten her money, returned home, and saw something that made her unable to forgive her husband.

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— Are you absolutely sure nothing is needed? — Lena repeated her question, striving to be as attentive as possible. — Oh, come on, everything’s there! — Dmitry replied, his voice laced with a hint of irritation. Lena felt his tone slightly sting her, but she decided not to pay attention. Lately, her husband had … Read more

Having left his wife penniless after the divorce, Anton rubbed his hands with satisfaction. And three years later, when he accidentally ran into his ex, he couldn’t believe his eyes.

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Anton had always considered himself the master of his life. Even back in college, he managed to move in such a way that his classmates could only gape in amazement. While others were slogging over textbooks, Anton was already busy with business. Sometimes he was reselling cars, other times he was assembling computers to order. … Read more

The boy from a poor family forgot about his own birthday, but at the gate, he saw a package. “What is this, who left it?”

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Vanya woke up earlier than usual. The room was dark and cool, with a draft coming from the window. He pulled the blanket up to his chin and closed his eyes for a moment, but sleep did not return. Outside, it was November—gray and chilly. The village streets were deserted, and it seemed as if … Read more

We came for the inheritance.” “But why weren’t you at the funeral? You are the children, right?” “What difference does it make. The house is ours. The inheritance.”

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Pasha, Pasha, where are you?” Vasiliyna called her husband. It was already 6 AM. They had argued yesterday, and her husband had spent the night on the porch. There, in the summer kitchen, was a topchan—an old sofa converted for use. Usually, by this time, he would already be in the yard, feeding the chickens, … Read more

A wealthy man took advantage of his maid. And when she gave birth, he pushed her out into the street… But what happened next…

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The wind, like a heavenly shepherd, drove the gloomy clouds across the sky, and the air sharply smelled of rain. In the yard, on an inconspicuous bench by the flowerbed, sat a young girl who, with her eyes covered by her hands, quietly cried. It seemed that the approaching rain did not frighten her at … Read more