Tender Stories of Love and Friendship: About Those Who Are in Your Heart. Contemporary Prose

A chance glance, a trembling kitten by the entrance, or a shy “hi” from first love—this collection’s authors know how to turn small moments into real happiness. Allow yourself a little spring lightness and that thrilling, breath-catching feeling: these stories are about what matters most—love, friendship, and the courage to take a step toward someone. They remind you that miracles are possible not only on the pages of fairy tales.

This book includes stories by young prose writers—warm, bright, and filled with a spring mood. Somewhere deep inside, almost everyone believes that one day they will meet their destiny, or a person beside whom they will be truly happier. That is exactly what these texts are about—love and friendship.

Sometimes a meeting that seems like nothing can change everything and bring back the feeling of tenderness you thought you’d forgotten. A street kitten you decide to shelter despite your doubts; a grandfather who passed on an honest love of books; help from someone you knew in childhood—a friend and first love; a book that gives you determination; friendship that appears unexpectedly… Vulnerability, heartfelt excitement, and the courage to trust yourself and take risks—all of this lives within this collection.

If you suddenly find you’ve lost the ability to believe in love or have stopped noticing the beauty around you, open this book—and feel again how much warmth and unforgettable moments life can offer.