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He who thinks
Somehow only once the door closed behind Simon, he realized he was going to be alone for the whole week. His wife was off on a conference an
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Difficulties of being an expat
It's never easy and it never will be. I'll be the first one to recommend anyone to go abroad for a while but I'll be the last on
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Dear Bulgarians, stand up for yourselves
I love Bulgaria and all Bulgarians I met have welcomed me with open arms. But I would bring up one point for improvement.
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Lessons from being in debt
How to turn your journey of paying off debt into something positive.
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There is a place for you
If you're reading this, know I felt the same as you. Yearning for adventure, wanting to head out. Leaving my safe nest for trips under t
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My feelings for Bulgaria
After 3,5 years in Bulgaria, I'm over the phase of deciding whether I like it here or not. I do, otherwise I would have left a long time
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Midnight tea
It was midnight and Dimo was alone. As he sat in front of his window, the lights across the street switched off one after another. He put...
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This year's harvest
Petko wiped a fly from his wrist as he sat on the porch. He had a good harvest this year and overlooked the bare fields. Today’s village...
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Marko's freedom
Marko stared through the window He had lived alone for a while Looking after himself It was not a massive task He got it done, the...
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Stanimir's August afternoon
Stanimir Petrovich woke up and set straight up in his bed. Awoken by the rooster, it was not even 6 in the morning. He got out of bed,...
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The ship to Silistra
The ship was set to leave the port of Vidin at 8:45. On this misty day, it would take a lot longer to get to Silistra. They had to leave...
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Roy, the bullied boy that broke
"Don't forget to take your lunch!" said Lauren as Roy was about to leave for school. His mother always reminded him as he tended to...
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Boyan's reflections
Boyan slowly dozed off by the fireplace. As his head dropped, he continuously shook awake again. He had drunk too much and this would...
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Marto and the trolley bus passenger
Marto passed the steering wheel through his thick sausage hands. His wedding ring suffocated his finger and seemed to symbolized his...
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Maria and the railway to love
At the station of Gyushevo, Maria was starting her day with a strong black coffee. She had grown to like the bitter taste on her tongue...
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Marko and the asylum
Marko was just doing his final round through the madhouse. The night fell and the last sunbeams peeked through the barred windows. Bored...
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Ruslan and the guest
The night set in when Ruslan rinsed the last glasses of the hotel bar. He had gotten used to the hot water burning on his skin. As he...
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Tales of a fisherman
It had been a harsh winter, during which Petar had cut out large chunks of ice to be able to fish. Now that it was finally summer, his...
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Ivan, the man by the pond
After having ignored his alarm clock for over 5 minutes, it was time for Ivan to get up. No matter what a man did, each morning waking up...
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Short story: "Darko"
Awoken by a thunderstorm, Darko sat himself against a pile of pillows and wept away his eye discharge. It had been quite a heavy night...
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