On the first day of the holidays, after the end of the session, Varya’s parents told her about the need for a serious conversation

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

What should we do, Bim? How will we feed ourselves? Will we have to beg? – Granny wondered how to make it to the end of the week

Valentina Ivanovna woke up early, as usual. Time was moving inexorably forward, and she needed to get up, despite her fatigue. She glanced around her small apartment – faded wallpaper, a shabby sofa and her favorite bookshelf, which was still standing by the window. In the corner, curled up, her faithful dog, Bim, was sleeping … Read more

A voice that stopped time

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

The unspoken symphony

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

A street serenade: Karolina Protsenko’s magical performance of ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’

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

A dream come true: Susan Boyle’s surprising return

It was an evening that promised something special, but no one expected this. The audience had gathered to witness a musical about the extraordinary life of Susan Boyle, a woman who had captured the world’s heart with her unexpected rise to fame. The program was clear—Susan Boyle wasn’t listed. She wasn’t scheduled to appear. The … Read more