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Anastasia was arranging the buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. She liked working in the residential area of Yekaterinburg. For Anastasia, this store was more than just a business. It was a legacy she received from her parents. The bell over the door rang, […]

When the elderly woman’s consciousness returned, she found herself in an unfamiliar room resembling a hospital ward. A sharp pain throbbed at her temples, as if struck by something heavy. Her memory refused to reveal where she was or how she ended up there. Squinting her eyes shut, she tried to piece together the chain […]

Maria fell in love with her new classmate at first sight. His name was Rustam. Such guys are usually called “majors” — they drive expensive cars, wear branded clothes, and the case on their phone costs more than the average monthly salary. But it was him, not his status, that attracted Maria. She loved everything […]

Vera looked at Alexei in disbelief, unable to believe her ears. “Lyosha, don’t you understand that you’re making a huge mistake?” Alexei dismissed her, showing his impatience. “Let’s skip the drama. I’m just tired of your constant dissatisfaction. It’s the same thing every day. Milana is completely different. She’s like a breath of fresh air […]

I’ve taken two weeks’ vacation!” Igor sat at the table without lifting his eyes from his dinner plate, as if the conversation were routine. “I spoke to Mom today—she and Dad are coming the day after tomorrow. They’ll stay with us!” Galya froze, her fork halted midway to her mouth. Lowering her hand, she stared […]

Snezhka, we finally made it!” Marina burst into the new flat, clutching a huge cake box. Snezhana smiled as she took the gift. Five years of dreaming had at last come true: their own two‑room apartment in a new building. It might be on the edge of town, but it was theirs. “Come on in! […]

Vera poured herself a coffee and walked over to the window. Dawn was only just breaking, yet her head was already swarming with thoughts about the day ahead. First up was a meeting with a supplier, then a review of the accounting reports, and after lunch—​a call with a client from Tver. Her schedule was […]

What did you say?” Anna froze, feeling a chill inside. Sergey stood by the door, tightly clutching a bunch of keys. His normally lively face had frozen into a mask of irritation. “I can’t live like this anymore,” he repeated in a tone devoid of emotion. “Neither can I, nor mom. Pack up the kids […]