Allegedly... Two tourists lost their lives in the mountains. There were good friends and very experienced mountaineers. They went for a trip to the showy peaks as they usually do. They made a break at a mountain chalet. When they wanted to continue to climb over the mountain saddle, the people in the chalet tried … Continue reading L-3: Two Mountaineers Killed by Avalanche
L-3: Old Man in the Park
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LiuVZoD2zHQfJCq0H5ath?si=jSmEZSucSBOZYXiX1-uDmg Every time we went for a walk to the nearby park, there was an old man sitting in his folding chair. It was always the same chair, with black and white stripes. And it was always the same place - under a tree close to the eastern gate of the park. He always sat … Continue reading L-3: Old Man in the Park
L-3: On the Bridge
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ni8Hn1e58Lk1zd6RnyxRM?si=AgJLUboxT6Sf3M3c7toZiA Nobody was in front of him and nobody was walking behind. A man dressed in dark clothes was crossing the bridge on a rainy day. It had been raining heavily and all was still wet and foggy as he was rhythmically walking on. It seemed he was the only man outside. People were hiding … Continue reading L-3: On the Bridge
L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
Allegedly... The Washington Post, the American newspaper, has lost some 500,000 subscribers over the last two years. The things are getting worse and the management have decided to act. They called a big meeting of all employees in one of the town halls and the CEO of the newspaper explained to them that they will … Continue reading L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
L-3: Waiting for Tom
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b7GdyNyLs5sj2NMLZVFFP?si=Qcb3axtMQEKQ9VMQwFtoWg Jenny was sitting on the sofa watching the door. All the blinds were closed and the door chain was on. The little desk lamp on her table was the only source of light. She was holding a cup of untouched tea in her hands. It was almost cold now. She was just sitting there … Continue reading L-3: Waiting for Tom
L-3: On the Run
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3880NrOLOYeBdUupc40nbt?si=GF2MFAoATwuufyhdaPPG_Q Sheryl looked into the mirror. After a few seconds she smiled. It was still her, but she looked different. She had just changed the colour of her hair to blonde. She had never wanted to be blonde, but all was different now. It could save her life and she certainly hoped it would. She … Continue reading L-3: On the Run
L-3: In the Library
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2J4KzuzembOgVKRGG7q1MF?si=tUZkGVEjRz6o4_sTD2F_fg Today was Jake's study day. He never worked on Friday. He took the opportunity which his company offered to him for his good work. The management agreed for him to use every Friday to study for his projects. Jake didn't like to use the internet. Yes, he was a bit old fashioned, but on … Continue reading L-3: In the Library
L-3: An Oak Tree
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5402irezvp6bXFWvKTvcRI?si=zqvw4gQjTZKnZVPmWnRrpw There once was a man. His wife had died many years ago, and so he lived alone with his only son. They lived in a little house in a small village. There were many fields with crops and cattle around their village. The man was not rich, but he wasn't poor either. He had … Continue reading L-3: An Oak Tree
L-3: A Letter from a Friend of a Friend
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rSZcJZzkK9N1ht3zR1kRI?si=1FrlpBLgQc-ZncNaKDiBoA 'What's going to happen to me?' asked the man. He was seated in a chair with his legs and hands tied to it. 'It depends on what you did,' answered the military man in front of him. 'I did nothing. I just got a letter,' he said drily. 'Well, that's not a crime, is … Continue reading L-3: A Letter from a Friend of a Friend
L-3: The Last Painting
An elderly woman was sitting on the tram when a man got on and took a seat opposite her. He had long gray hair and he was wearing a light-blue jacket with a black scarf around his neck. He put a large plastic bag on the empty seat next to him. In the bag, there … Continue reading L-3: The Last Painting
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