The father gave his sick daughter a dog. When the girl passed away, the dog ran away, and the father was willing to do anything to find it.

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Why did Herman Pavlovich name his pawnshop ‘Almaz’ (Diamond)?» Many thought the reason was because the pawnshop specialized in receiving jewelry. Herman didn’t feel the need to explain that it was quite different. The real reason was deeply personal and much more tragic. Five years ago, Herman had a daughter. His only princess—Mashenka. He loved … Read more

Millionaire Scorns Struggling Mother of Three in Business Class Until Pilot’s Heartwarming Intervention

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Louis Newman frowned as he observed a mother with three kids guided by a flight attendant to the seats next to him. He complained loudly, «This can’t be happening! How can she sit here? This needs to be fixed!» The flight attendant responded calmly, showing him the boarding passes, «I’m sorry, Mr. Newman, but Mrs. … Read more

I started working as a caregiver for an elderly woman, but something strange happens with her at night.

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«Quiet, darling, quiet. They will hear us.» The old apartment greeted me with the smell of lavender and antiquities. A typical museum of the Soviet era—carpets on the walls, crystal in the cabinet, and photographs, photographs, photographs. Honestly, I was a bit intimidated as I crossed the threshold. After the cozy provincial town, St. Petersburg … Read more

She’s not my son’s wife! Just a dame with money, nothing more!” I heard that as I eavesdropped on my mother-in-law’s conversation.

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Sofya set a vase of flowers on the table and critically examined the result. Everything was perfect. A pristine white tablecloth, crystal glasses, expensive champagne in a silver bucket with ice. In the kitchen, a duck with apples was baking in the oven, and in the refrigerator sat desserts from the city’s best patisserie. And … Read more

What dinner?” the wife asked. “Did you give me any money for it?” “No! So what do you expect from me?”

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— And what, now I’m supposed to walk around hungry?” Leo exclaimed in indignation, feeling his anger boiling inside him. “— Of course not,” Anna replied calmly. “You can go to the store, buy some groceries, and make yourself a dinner. Or order delivery. You do have money.” “— Is this some kind of strike?” … Read more

They had carefully hidden the newly bought summer house from the relatives. Everything had to be set in order right away. Grab the shovels and start digging in the garden. They’re not coming anymore.

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A phone call shattered the morning silence so unexpectedly that Natasha jumped. The screen displayed the name: “Aunt Lyuba.” — “Natashenka!” an excited voice came from the other end of the line. “Can you imagine, we’re coming to your country house!”   Her cup of coffee froze mid-air. Aunt Lyuba was the very one who … Read more

Mother-in-Law Didn’t Expect That Breaking Up Her Son’s Family Would Boomerang Back on Her

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Ludmila sat at the kitchen table, nervously tapping a spoon on the rim of a cup of cooling tea. Her eyes, narrowed from perpetual dissatisfaction, followed as Marina loaded boxes into the car outside. “That’s it,” she thought, “finally this upstart has been removed from my boy’s life.”   Alexey stood by the car with … Read more