A soft child’s cry shattered the forest’s midday hush. Anya froze, listening intently, her heart beating faster. “Probably just my imagination,” she whispered to herself—then heard it again, clearer this time. The herb basket in her hands grew heavier; it was already half-filled with mint and St. John’s wort. The woods simmered in summer heat, … Read more
Tatiana’s life seemed flawless: a devoted husband, a comfortable home, and career success. However, one day she encountered a surprise—Maxim was hiding something. His frequent absences, mysterious excuses, and the enigmatic boy from the orphanage shook her world. Was she ready to face the truth that could change everything? Tanya surveyed the spacious living room, … Read more
June sunlight flooded the spacious kitchen as Anna leisurely prepared her morning coffee. The foam rose in the cezve, and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the apartment. Igor appeared at the doorway, nonchalantly buttoning up his shirt. «Good morning! It smells wonderful!» Anna poured the coffee into cups, knowing that her … Read more
Don’t talk nonsense! What do you mean you’re not going to let me back in? ME!» Vitaly stood in the doorway of his former apartment with a surprised look on his face. «You’re the one talking nonsense. And what brings you here, huh? Where is it written, in what laws, that all those moral… jerks, … Read more
After the workout, Vika hurried home, having promised her husband that she would cook fish soup. When she entered the apartment, she saw her husband Leonid sitting in the kitchen, drinking wine. — Wow, look at you… Leonid, you couldn’t wait for me? At least let me prepare an appetizer… — No need, sit down; … Read more
Victoria stared at yet another unpaid bill spread out on the kitchen table. She mechanically tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and let out a heavy sigh. In the next room, Artem was enthusiastically talking on the phone to someone about his new project—online self-improvement courses. «Can you imagine, it’s simply a … Read more
– Denis, did you get the chocolate roll?» «– No, you said you bought it to treat the girls at work. I didn’t touch it,» reported the husband while peeking out from the bathroom. «Nika spent half an hour rummaging through the kitchen, unable to find the roll she had purchased last night.» «– That’s … Read more
— This is our son! — Anna jumped as if struck by an electric shock. — Are you blind? Don’t you see something’s wrong with him? — Ivan recoiled from the crib as if bitten by a poisonous snake. The room, redolent of sterility and baby formula, suddenly shrank to the size of a coffin. … Read more
Sergey always stood out from his peers, and his father often pondered this. Pavel Ivanovich not only loved his son—he felt a deep sense of pride for him. Whenever his wife Natasha was around, he would frequently ask her: «Why do we have such an unusual son? There has never been anyone like him in … Read more
Step, I don’t understand what you want,» Katya said. «Nothing special,» Stepan replied. «I just want to be alone, take a break. Go to the country house, relax, lose a couple of kilos. You’re getting too soft.» He cast a disdainful glance at his wife’s figure. Katya knew she had gained weight due to her … Read more