Author: Sophia
The House We Once Loved My husband and I owned a small country house in the village. It used to be our weekend escape — planting flowers, picking vegetables from the garden, or simply resting away from the city noise. But recently, he always found excuses not to go. One day it was work, the next day he was too tired, or something else came up. At first, I didn’t think much of it. Everyone has those periods. A Neighbor’s Words Then one day, while I was talking to our neighbor on the phone, she suddenly said: — I saw…
Thrown Out at Eighteen My story began eleven years ago, on my eighteenth birthday. That day, my own mother stood at the door, handed me an empty backpack, and said coldly: — “You’re an adult now. You’ll manage on your own.” She didn’t care that I had no job, no education, and not even a place to go. She closed the door behind me, leaving me outside alone. That night, I remember the hunger, the cold, the despair… and one thought that kept me going: survive. Working My Way Up I survived. I worked from morning till night — unloading…
A Peaceful Drive The day felt calm and ordinary. The road stretched out ahead of me, familiar and safe. I sat behind the wheel, letting my thoughts wander—plans for later, little worries, and simply the joy of being on the road. Beside me, my dog curled up on the passenger seat. His eyes drifted shut, then opened again as he lazily watched the fields rolling past. From time to time, he looked at me, as if checking everything was alright, before dozing off again. Everything felt so normal, just like countless other rides. The Sudden Change Then it happened. His…
A Hero’s Farewell A hero was being laid to rest — a commander, a father, a man who had given his life for his homeland. That day, people gathered at the cemetery: family, friends, comrades, and brothers-in-arms. Everyone felt that with his passing, an entire era had ended, and a part of their hearts was gone with him. The coffin was covered with flowers — bright and beautiful, yet at that moment they seemed dull. The air was heavy with sorrow. No one tried to hide their tears. Men wept openly, women cried quietly, unable to grasp what had truly…
A Heavy Silence The cemetery was wrapped in silence, as if the world itself had stopped breathing. Dark clouds hung low, and a light drizzle touched the freshly dug earth. Only close relatives had gathered—no one wanted to turn the farewell of an eight-year-old girl into a spectacle. Her passing had been sudden, in the middle of the night. Doctors had spoken of a hidden heart condition, though nothing had ever hinted at it before. The mother, dressed entirely in black, clutched a damp handkerchief, her lips trembling with every breath. Beside her stood the father, staring at one spot…
A Celebration After Half a Century Fifty years together. For some, it feels impossible. For others, it becomes their entire life.To honor such a milestone, the children of an elderly couple planned a small anniversary party. They invited friends and family, rented a cozy hall, and filled it with music, laughter, and clinking glasses. Everyone celebrated, danced, and toasted to the couple’s long journey. The atmosphere was warm, lighthearted, and full of joy. The Dance That Changed Everything After several toasts, the husband suddenly stood up. He reached out his hand toward his wife and invited her to dance a…
The Bridge Over the River The couple had lived for years in a small town split in two by a wild river. Long ago, someone had built a wooden bridge to connect both sides, but it had grown weak and dangerous with time. Still, people sometimes used it, hoping for a shortcut. That afternoon, the man and his wife chose to take the bridge. The boards groaned under their steps, every sound making them tense. Below, the river thundered past — its swirling current strong enough to swallow even the best swimmers. The Fall They were about halfway across when…
Running Late An eight-year-old boy was sprinting down the street, his backpack bouncing on his shoulders. He was already late for math class, and in his mind he could see his teacher’s stern face. He dreaded those moments when she scolded him for being late or stumbling over an answer. “She’s going to yell again… say I’m lazy again…” he thought, rushing even faster. To make things worse, the elevator wasn’t working that morning, which had delayed him even more. A Cry for Help As he crossed the street, something caught his eye. A gray car was parked by the…
The Whisper in the Kitchen It was an ordinary evening. I was in the kitchen washing dishes, my son was at the neighbors’, and my husband had gone out. Suddenly, I felt someone standing behind me. I turned—it was my father-in-law. His face looked pale, his eyes sharp and uneasy. “We need to talk,” he whispered, barely louder than the running water. “What’s wrong?” I asked, drying my hands. He leaned close:“As long as your son isn’t here… take a hammer and break the tile behind the toilet. Don’t let anyone know.” At first I thought he had lost his…
A Call in the Early Morning It was just after dawn when a couple nervously dialed the police. The woman’s voice shook as she tried to explain to the dispatcher:— “Something is alive in our sofa.” She repeated again and again, almost in panic:— “It’s moving… scratching. At first, we thought it was street noise, but no. It’s coming straight from the sofa.” Officers Arrive With a Dog Curious and cautious, an officer came to the scene with a K9 handler and his dog. The moment they stepped into the living room, tension filled the air. The husband, sitting in…