— I don’t care what you think! This is my house. Mine. And you brought a strange woman and decided that now she is the boss here?! — Katya, don’t shout, the child will hear… — Artyom looked out into the hallway. — He understands everything. — Who asked his opinion anyway? — Katya pointed … Read more
After Varvara learned the results of her last exam, she began to feel anxious: her chances for a budget place were melting away with each passing day. Despite her high enough scores, they were clearly not enough for her desired specialty. Varvara had a clear agreement with her parents: if she was admitted to the … Read more
Little kids don’t know how to lie. So when five-year-old Lisa answered her dad’s phone and whispered, “I can’t keep secrets from my mom,” her mother, Larisa, froze. She grabbed the phone, and what she heard next was the beginning of a hunt for the bitter truth. I still can’t believe this is happening. Like … Read more
– Do you even realize that this is impossible anymore?! – Olya’s voice broke, and her fingers convulsively squeezed the edge of the chair. – What did I do wrong this time?! – Konstantin grabbed the tabletop, trying to stop his hands from shaking. – If I keep quiet now, I’ll just explode! – The … Read more
The small concert hall was packed, the air filled with the gentle hum of anticipation. On the stage, a lone violin stood waiting, bathed in soft light. Karolina Protsenko, the young violin prodigy, had promised something special for this performance. As the audience settled into their seats, murmurs of excitement rippled through the room. Everyone … Read more
Jamal Roberts stood backstage, his heart racing in his chest. The stage of American Idol was a world of dreams, where countless hopefuls had come and gone, leaving their fates in the hands of the judges. Tonight, it felt like everything hinged on this moment. The song he’d chosen, Tennessee Whiskey, had always been close … Read more
In a quiet, dimly lit concert hall, the air was thick with anticipation. The renowned cellist, HAUSER, was about to perform a piece that would mark a turning point in his career. The audience, captivated by his performances over the years, waited with bated breath for his interpretation of Gabriel’s Oboe—a piece known for its … Read more
It was just another ordinary afternoon in the bustling city. The streets were alive with the usual hum of daily life: people rushing to meetings, children laughing on their way home from school, the distant sound of traffic weaving through the neighborhoods. Yet, on one corner, something extraordinary was about to happen. Karolina Protsenko, the … Read more
The atmosphere in the grand theater was electric with anticipation. The stage was set for an event that promised to be unforgettable, though no one could have predicted just how extraordinary it would be. In a rare musical convergence, three of the most iconic voices in the world of music were about to join forces: … Read more
At 58, Susan Boyle had already accomplished more than most people could ever dream of. From her breakout performance on Britain’s Got Talent to becoming a global sensation, she had captured the hearts of millions. Yet, despite all the accolades and fame, Susan had always known that there was something more, something missing from her … Read more