Fyodor Petrovich had long dreamed of going to the cemetery — to visit his son. For a long time, his health had not allowed him to do so. But today he woke up feeling a little better. The paint for the fence had been bought in advance, all the tools prepared. After breakfast, the man … Read more
The Apartment Issue Alesya stood in the hallway, unable to believe her ears. Her mother-in-law, Svetlana Sergeevna, had just declared that the apartment of the late grandmother Zoya would go not to her, but to Lena — the wife of the younger son. “Svetlana Sergeevna, but you promised,” Alesya’s voice trembled with hurt. “You yourself … Read more
The gray sky had been pressing down on the city for the third week already. Elizaveta Andreevna stood by the window, watching as ragged clouds clung to the roofs of the high-rises. In the courtyard, among puddles, children were playing, oblivious to the damp chill. Their ringing voices reached the seventh floor in muted echoes. … Read more
Lena rushed out of the building, casting an anxious glance at her watch. “God, I’m late!” She hurried toward the metro. “Just what I needed—to be late for dinner with Pasha’s parents!” Recently, she and Pavel had made an important decision—to get married. But the wedding hadn’t happened yet. Lena was ready to just live … Read more
A cold October evening forever changed Arina’s life. She stood at the gate of what had once been her home, holding a hastily packed bag, while her mother‑in‑law’s shrill cry still echoed in her ears: “Out of my house! And don’t you ever set foot here again!” Ten years of marriage ended in a … Read more
Lena jumped when her phone vibrated in her hand. A text message from the bank: “Cash withdrawal: 45,000 rubles.” Her heart dropped somewhere into her stomach. She reread the message, then again. Her hands began to tremble. “No way,” she whispered, hurriedly opening the banking app. The balance showed zero. The entire advance payment she … Read more
Every evening, like clockwork, Olya performed a bedtime ritual for her daughter—five-year-old Oksana, a little girl with huge doll-like eyes and a heart full of childhood dreams. But this time, putting her to bed turned into a battle: Oksana squirmed, fidgeted, pushed the blanket away, and suddenly, with a serious expression, whispered: — Mom, tell … Read more
In the very heart of the city, among noisy streets and towering concrete giants, stood one of the most prestigious and respected hospitals — a medical temple where every corridor breathed professionalism, and the walls held thousands of stories of recovery and loss. The clinic was renowned for its advanced equipment, top-class specialists, and impeccable … Read more
— What terrible weather we have today! — he grumbled, peering into the white haze. — God forbid I get stuck in the middle of the way… The raging blizzard furiously threw snowflakes, turning the street into a freezing whirlpool. Mikhail pulled his head into his shoulders, trying to shield himself from the icy needles … Read more
Anna hurriedly climbed the stairs of the notary office, nearly half an hour late for the meeting. The city traffic jams were terrible, and the bus had broken down halfway. Her heart was pounding not just from the brisk walk but also from anxiety. Today, the inheritance case following her grandmother’s death was to be … Read more