— “I evicted the tenants from your apartment; my sister will live there,” came the husband’s words like thunder out of a clear sky. Alina froze, her eyes wide. The news crashed over her like a cold shower. — “What? How is that possible? Are you insane?— she still couldn’t believe the reality of what … Read more
In the complete silence of the room, the phone emitted a short signal, illuminating the ceiling with a cold blue light. It was two in the morning. Larisa carefully reached toward the bedside table, trying not to disturb her husband, but Viktor had already propped himself up on his elbow, his eyes wide open. “Who … Read more
The day passed as usual. Christina was about to finish work when her phone rang — it was her worried husband: Where are you? How much longer? Come on, hurry up, I’m waiting for you. Without giving any explanations, Nikita hung up. Christina began to worry and called a taxi to get home faster. At … Read more
Anna once again ran her hand over the polished surface of the table, even though it already shone with impeccable cleanliness. The clock showed four—guests would arrive in two hours. Again, her husband’s guests. She caught her reflection in the gleaming surface of the sideboard—a haggard face, hair hastily gathered in a messy bun. When … Read more
Fedor sat in the cool office of a private clinic, his fingers so tightly interlaced that they had turned white from the strain. Every word from the doctor, spoken with that particular caution that only comes when delivering dreadful diagnoses, seemed to drive another nail into the coffin of his fate. An invisible noose tightened … Read more
— Have you chosen anything? — the voice sounded soft, yet with a hint of involvement, as if the waitress had been watching him from behind the counter for a long time. Andrey finally tore himself away from the roadside café menu, where he had stopped to grab a bite during his lunch break. His … Read more
— 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 … Read more
Lera pushed open the apartment door and, with a hint of satisfaction, kicked off her heels – an eight-hour workday had stretched into ten due to a sudden inspection. Yet, despite her fatigue, her mood remained buoyant. Naturally so – yesterday the realtor had announced that a buyer had finally been found for her premarital … Read more
Maxim suddenly sat up on the bed—this horrifying dream had tormented him for an entire decade, and each time he woke up drenched in cold sweat. The voices from his night visions continued to echo in his ears: — You only evoke hatred in me! I curse the moment of our meeting! Stay away from … Read more
Margo was staring intently at the door. The day had come when she could settle scores with her husband. Her eyes gleamed with a malevolent fire. How long she had waited for this day… A whole 2 years. Finally, she heard the sound of the door opening, and her heart nearly leaped out of her … Read more