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Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: High Stakes and Heartstrings: A Night of Poker and Redemption
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Димът от цигарите се носеше в нощния клуб "София", като облак, който тежеше над всички.
En: The cigarette smoke drifted through the "Sofia" nightclub like a cloud hanging over everyone.
Bg: Лятната горещина отвън влизаше през вратите и правеше атмосферата още по-напрегната.
En: The summer heat from outside seeped in through the doors, making the atmosphere even more intense.
Bg: В центъра на клуба, под слабите светлини, се намираше голяма маса.
En: In the center of the club, under the dim lights, stood a large table.
Bg: Там се раздаваха картите за покер.
En: There, poker cards were being dealt.
Bg: Мила седеше на масата с решителен поглед.
En: Mila sat at the table with a determined look.
Bg: Трябваше да спечели.
En: She had to win.
Bg: Еди...
Episode • 26 July 2024 • 17m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Unveiling the Corporate Enigma: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Едно горещо юлско утро, слънцето пронизваше прозорците на корпоративния офис.
En: One hot July morning, the sun pierced through the windows of the corporate office.
Bg: Иван, среден мениджър, седеше на бюрото си, когато забеляза мистериозен плик.
En: Ivan, a mid-level manager, was sitting at his desk when he noticed a mysterious envelope.
Bg: На бюрото му имаше обичайно само документи и канцеларски материали, така че този плик бе необичаен.
En: His desk usually only had documents and office supplies, so this envelope was unusual.
Bg: „Какво ли е това?“ – помисли си Иван и отвори плика.
En: “What could this be?” wondered Ivan as he opened the envelope.
Bg: Вътре имаше бележка с криптично съобщение.
En: Inside was a note with a cryptic message.
Bg: Иван не можеше да разбере какво значи, но усети, че това нещо е важно.
En: Ivan c...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 19m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Nikolai’s New Beginning: A Summer of Healing and Community
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Топлото лятно слънце грее над красивата затворена общност, където Николай току що се е преместил.
En: The warm summer sun shines over the beautiful gated community where Nikolai has just moved in.
Bg: Зелените тревни площи са идеално подстригани, а къщите са приказно уютни.
En: The green lawns are perfectly trimmed, and the houses are charmingly cozy.
Bg: Това е ново начало за него, след като е преминал през труден период.
En: This is a fresh start for him after going through a tough period.
Bg: В парка в центъра на общността кипи подготовка за предстоящия летен фестивал.
En: In the park at the center of the community, preparations for the upcoming summer festival are in full swing.
Bg: Цветните палатки, светещите гирлянди и ярките украси създават атмосфера на радост и очакване.
En: Colorful tents, twinkling garlands, and vibrant decorat...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 16m and 34s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Finding New Beginnings: A Chance Encounter in Sofia Airport
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Терминалът на летище София беше препълнен с хора.
En: The terminal at Sofia Airport was packed with people.
Bg: Хората бързаха, говореха по телефони, гледаха таблата с полети.
En: People were rushing, talking on phones, looking at the flight boards.
Bg: Сред тях чакаха и Никола и Елена.
En: Among them waited Nikola and Elena.
Bg: Полетът им до Лондон закъсняваше.
En: Their flight to London was delayed.
Bg: Никола беше на 34 години.
En: Nikola was 34 years old.
Bg: Графичен дизайнер, който обичаше да пътува.
En: A graphic designer who loved to travel.
Bg: Напоследък усещаше, че животът му е станал рутинен и скучен.
En: Lately, he felt his life had become routine and boring.
Bg: Затова...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 16m and 49s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Ancient Thracian Secrets: A Life-Saving Quest Amid Ruins
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Лъчите на лятното слънце пробиваха през листата на дърветата, осветявайки древните тракийски руини.
En: The rays of the summer sun pierced through the leaves of the trees, illuminating the ancient Thracian ruins.
Bg: Симеон, професор по история, беше на колене, изследвайки каменните останки.
En: Simeon, a history professor, was on his knees, examining the stone remains.
Bg: Той знаеше, че тук може да има скрит артефакт.
En: He knew there might be a hidden artifact here.
Bg: "Ирина, погледни това," каза той, сочейки към интересна гравюра.
En: "Irina, look at this," he said, pointing to an interesting engraving.
Bg: Ирина, студентка по медицина, се приближи и се вгледа в древната рисунка.
En: Irina, a medical student, approached and gazed at the ancient drawing.
Bg: "Изглежда важно," отговори...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 14m and 27s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Mystery Unveiled: The Art Heist at Sofia's National Gallery
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Story Transcript:
Bg: На оживената улица в центъра на София седи величествената сграда на Националната художествена галерия.
En: On the bustling street in the center of Sofia stands the majestic building of the National Art Gallery.
Bg: Бели мраморни подове и високи тавани, изпълнени с естествена светлина, създават атмосфера на благоговение и възхита.
En: White marble floors and high ceilings, filled with natural light, create an atmosphere of reverence and admiration.
Bg: В разгара на лятото, прохладният интериор на галерията предлага убежище от оживения град навън.
En: In the height of summer, the cool interior of the gallery offers a refuge from the lively city outside.
Bg: Борис, арт кураторът на галерията, бързаше по един от коридорите.
En: Boris, the art curator of the gallery, hurried down one of the corridors.
Bg: Днес беше важен ден - изложбата на известен български художник.
En...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 17m and 33s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Rekindling Love Amidst Sofia's Golden Domes
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Story Transcript:
Bg: В топлия летен ден, златните куполи на катедралата "Александър Невски" блестяха под слънчевите лъчи.
En: On a warm summer day, the golden domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral glistened under the sun's rays.
Bg: Туристи снимат величествената сграда, а около катедралата се усеща мирис на липи.
En: Tourists were taking pictures of the majestic building, and the scent of linden trees filled the air around the cathedral.
Bg: Тази атмосфера на носталгия и ново начало беше идеалният фон за събрание, чакащо от много години.
En: This atmosphere of nostalgia and new beginnings was the perfect backdrop for a gathering that had been awaited for many years.
Bg: Борис, професор по история, крачеше бавно по площада пред катедралата.
En: Boris, a professor of history, was slowly walking across the square in front of the cathedral.
Bg: Сп...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 17m and 18s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: A Dream in Paris: Raya's Journey of Passion and Perseverance
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Лъчите на лятното слънце танцуваха по старата сграда на училището в София.
En: The rays of the summer sun danced on the old school building in Sofia.
Bg: Учениците бяха навън, оборудвани с учебници и тетрадки, опитващи се да се съсредоточат в последните дни на учебната година.
En: The students were outside, equipped with textbooks and notebooks, trying to focus in the final days of the school year.
Bg: Рая, осемнадесетгодишна ученичка, стоеше сама до едно дърво в двора, чувстваща се изгубена.
En: Raya, an eighteen-year-old student, stood alone by a tree in the yard, feeling lost.
Bg: Рая винаги беше умна и талантлива.
En: Raya had always been smart and talented.
Bg: Тя обичаше да рисува.
En: She loved to paint.
Bg: От малка мечтаеше да учи в Париж.
En: Since she was little, she dreamed of studying in Paris.
Bg: Но родителите ѝ исках...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 16m and 42s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Secrets and Forgiveness: A Family's Journey at Rila Monastery
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Story Transcript:
Bg: Никола се разходи сам из двора на Рилския манастир.
En: Nikola strolled alone through the courtyard of the Rila Monastery.
Bg: Лятното слънце топлеше каменните стени, а зелените дървета ги обграждаха като пазители.
En: The summer sun warmed the stone walls, and the green trees surrounded them like guardians.
Bg: Той дишаше дълбоко, усещайки спокойствието на това свято място.
En: He breathed deeply, feeling the peace of this holy place.
Bg: Вече бяха тук за семейния събор.
En: They were already here for the family gathering.
Bg: Елица, неговата по-малка сестра, тичаше наоколо с радост.
En: Elitsa, his younger sister, was running around with joy.
Bg: Беше се върнала от чужбина и всичко тук й се струваше ново и вълнуващо.
En: She had returned from abroad, and everything here seemed new and exciting to he...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 16m and 59s
Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian: Serendipitous Synergy: A Cafe Meeting that Sparked Renewal
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Story Transcript:
Bg: В един уютен кафене в София, вълшебството на лятната сутрин проникваше през прозорците.
En: In a cozy cafe in Sofia, the magic of a summer morning seeped through the windows.
Bg: Светлината на слънцето създаваше топла атмосфера, а ароматът на прясно кафе и сладкиши се разнасяше из въздуха.
En: The sunlight created a warm atmosphere, and the aroma of fresh coffee and pastries filled the air.
Bg: Мила, млада художничка с тих и интровертен характер, седеше сама на една дървена маса.
En: Mila, a young artist with a quiet and introverted nature, sat alone at a wooden table.
Bg: Тя поглеждаше с тревога към празния си скицник.
En: She looked anxiously at her empty sketchbook.
Bg: Нищо не идваше наум.
En: Nothing came to mind.
Bg: Чувстваше се блокирана и отчаяно търсеше вдъхновение.
En: She felt blocked and desperately sought inspiration.
Bg: В този момен...
Episode • 16 July 2024 • 17m and 1s
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