A young policeman - Dr Mejzlik - is standing under a streetlight.

Case of Dr. Mejzlík

ByZdenda

Written by Karel Čapek (translated, simplified and shortened) Dr. Mejzlík, a police officer, went to ask an old magic man, Mr. Dastych, for help. “Listen, Mr. Dastych,” Dr. Mejzlík started, “I have a case that’s bothering me.”  “Go on,” Mr. Dastych said, “who is it about?”  “Me,” Dr. Mejzlík said sadly. “The more I think…

Certain Bet - a man placing a bet and two men boxing in a ring.

Certain Bet

ByZdenda

Otakar Batlicka It was seven o’clock in the evening in London, and the rain started. I stood in a long line, waiting to buy a ticket for a boxing match. After buying the ticket, I had some free time so I decided to have a meal at a nearby pub. While eating, I was didn’t…

Kiss by Kate Chopin. Two people are kissing near a bench.

The Kiss

ByZdenda

KATE CHOPIN It was still enough light outside, but inside the room was full of shadows. Brantain sat in one of these shadows, but he did not mind. He could look at the girl who sat near the fireplace as much as he liked. She was very pretty. She was playing with a cat and…