Sam Gonych

A story — the winner of the contest “A Fairy Tale for the Beréginya”

“— Who are you? — Svetlana asked cautiously. — And how did you get here?
— Of course, like that. — And the little man with anger kicked the bottle.
— So you’re from there?
— Yes.
— And he began to curse elaborately. — Why does it have to be a woman again?
— I’m not a woman. — Svetlana was offended.
The little man, squinting, assessed her figure.
— Well, girl. The matter isn’t complicated: today a girl, and tomorrow… Or maybe today you want to?”