When home becomes a battleground

Katya closed the apartment door behind her and let out a long, exhausted sigh. The project at work had drained her all day, yet the tension waiting for her at home was even heavier. “Late again!” Lyudmila’s sharp voice cut through the air as Katya stepped inside. Katya removed her coat slowly, her eyes scanning … Read more

She enrolled in night classes, rediscovered old passions, and slowly, her confidence grew. When Anton’s new partner appeared at a company gala months late

Olga sat quietly at the kitchen table, the morning light filtering through the curtains casting soft shadows on her face. The steaming cup of tea in front of her was untouched. She knew something was wrong. The tension in the air was thick, and her husband, Anton, avoided her eyes. Finally, he spoke, his voice … Read more