Yulia had not realized for a long time where she was going, in which part of the city she was. She didn’t even know how long it had been since everything she had lived for, rejoiced in, and considered her own had turned into betrayal and pain for her. At that moment, her world consisted …

Evdokia Petrovna Kirilova, aka Kirilikha, aka Dunya (as the village neighbors addressed her), lived alone in the house. Her age was already venerable, she was already over eighty, but she gave the impression of a smart, hard-working old woman. She did not stand out tall and was of average fullness. She was distinguished from other …

My friend and I suddenly met at a party, I was immediately able to take him aside. – Sasha, that’s what I need! Help me find someone. He immediately choked on a cocktail: “Am I a private detective or something?” “I know you work for the police. I need to find a girl very urgently… …

Pavel held a good managerial position in a large company. His family owned a large block of shares. Working at the firm was a family affair. Pavel’s father Georgy Alexandrovich once said that everything in his family is painted and planned for many years ahead. Therefore, Pavel had not yet had time to be born, …

That’s the end of the working day. On the way home, I ran into the store to buy groceries for the festive table. I didn’t forget about a bottle of cognac for Dima. The final touch is sandwiches with caviar on the table and a quick shower. A new turquoise-colored suit and tweaked makeup plus …

– Mommy, why are you crying again? Don’t cry, Daddy will wake up and be kind,” little Olya pulled Mila by the hem of her robe. Mila wiped her eyes with her palm, smiled at her daughter and, trying to put as much optimism into her voice as possible, said: “I’m not crying, it’s just …