«Let’s toast to new beginnings,» Natalia declared, her voice steady despite the tension. She stood resplendent in a deep burgundy gown, a sparkle in her eye mirroring the twinkling Christmas tree lights behind her. The champagne in her glass caught reflections of the golden bulbs as she addressed her assembled friends and family. «To the […]
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Matvey was reluctant to move to that God-forsaken village. It wasn’t just because his wife thought it would be better. He understood that with his illness, life there would be simply unbearable. Matvey had found out about his serious illness just two months ago when he decided to undergo a medical examination at a private […]
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— «So when are you going to get married?» his mother scolded him. «You’re nearly thirty-six and still haven’t found a bride.» — «Mom, why are you so upset? I just haven’t decided yet. Just wait a bit. I will have a wife,» Pasha calmly replied. — «Your job is your wife,» Zoya Arsenyevna snorted […]
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«Masha, hear me out. Please, don’t cry. Where I’m going, they pay really well. It just turned out this way, but we can’t give up now. I’ll make money, and we’ll start over,» Vanya tried to soothe her. Masha shook her head in despair. «No, Vanya, no. No money is worth a life.» «What life […]
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Sooner or later in life, the time comes when it is time for children to take care of their elderly parents. It is a sad and difficult period of life, but it can teach us a lot. It also reveals the true nature of our closest people. This is what happened with the hero of […]
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Vasily walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the warm rays of the May sun. The foliage on the trees had already gained strength and now rustled with a light breeze. The air was fragrant with blooming apple trees and lilacs. Somewhere in the distance, children’s voices could be heard. «Mine are already grown up,» Vasily […]
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Noticing that his mother was calling, Fyodor was in no hurry to answer. He already knew what she would want to talk about—no doubt she needed money again for his younger brother, Alexei. There was no other reason for his mother to call her eldest, unloved son. Every time he refused to help, he heard […]
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You don’t even realize how much your mediocrity and dullness irritate me now,» Andrei said, his eyes flashing. «I don’t need a gray mouse; I deserve more!» «Do you really think money makes you better?» Olga replied, her voice full of pain, trying to hold back tears. The evening light cozily illuminated the kitchen where […]
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Roma, having arrived in the city center for business, decided to first stop by the barbershop to get a nice haircut and styling, and also to trim his beard. He enjoyed taking care of himself, understanding that a smelly, unkempt man resembling more of an ape would never attract a beautiful, smart woman. But a […]
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Christina knocked on the familiar door on the third floor. The doorbell had long been out of order, but her mother-in-law, Anna Petrovna, was always sensitive to knocks—she said that in their old house, sounds carried especially loudly. Indeed, it wasn’t even a minute before shuffling footsteps were heard. «Kristinushka! What brings you here?» Anna […]
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