Veronika slowly lowered the cup of cooling coffee. Her fingers, adorned with rings—gifts from her husband over twenty years of marriage—trembled slightly. Through the vast panoramic…
Author: Luckiness
Again that smell. Cinnamon with vanilla. I check the cheesecake recipe for the hundredth time, although I know it by heart. My hands shake as I…
You know, I’ve always dreamed of having my own place,” I said with a faint smile, looking at the keys he held in his hands. “And…
Anastasia was arranging the buns, taking her usual place behind the counter. The scent of baked goods filled the small shop. She liked working in the…
Marina observed her son, Ilya, as he tried on his new suit. He was tall and dark-haired, and seeing him dressed so elegantly made it hit…
Without me, you are nothing, Anna. Remember this well,” Igor threw the last of his clothes into the suitcase and sharply zipped it closed. His words…
My dear mom, my precious… What should I do, how can I help you?” Alla wept. She leaned over the woman lying on a dirty sofa.…
I froze when I saw the police car parked in front of our house. The flashing lights weren’t on, but my stomach clenched anyway. Then I…
John’s been coming into my work for years. Same order, same quiet nod. He’s the kind of guy you don’t think twice about—until you do. Last…
Ask anyone with a pet and they will tell you that they would walk through fire in order to save them. Although that is a metaphor,…