Stories written by Marichka Melnyk
For eight years an ordinary family from Kyiv oblast has been stuck in the quagmire known as Ukraine’s justice system…
The area to the right of the river crossing was cordoned off with white and red striped tape. “They must have drowned her,” came a whisper in
This stray wasn’t like the rest. He’s too rebellious? Freedom-loving? Fearless?
It’s never been seen nor heard; yet everyone carries a subconscious fear of encountering it…
In a country where you’re only allowed to speak in party slogans, it’s best to keep your mouth shut…
“Long live the servant of socialist construction, dear comrade Shakespeare!” — “Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!”
The first Russian soldiers appeared in my village at dawn on February 25, 2022…
“Show me your ticket!” the inspector’s thundering voice startled Masha out of her reverie…