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Wer das Bild gemacht hat

B2Romance≈580 words

A photographer must address an old disagreement before proposing new work.

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Romance

Eine Fotografin und ihr früherer Assistent müssen erst über ein Bild sprechen, bevor sie wieder zusammenarbeiten.

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Die Sitzung ohne Stimmen

B2Mystery≈570 words

An almost silent recording casts doubt on a recorded decision.

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Mystery

Beim Ordnen eines Vereinsarchivs findet ein Helfer eine Aufnahme, auf der offenbar niemand spricht.

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Bitte zuerst das Papier einlegen

B2Comedy≈570 words

An office printer's demonstration becomes unexpectedly personal.

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Comedy

Ein neues Druckermodell sagt im Büro mehr, als die Mitarbeiter erwartet haben.

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LingoReader. Bitte zuerst das Papier einlegen. Original short fiction, title cover, reading layout and navigation prepared for LingoReader.

An der bekannten Kreuzung

B2Travel and adventure≈570 words

Two experienced walkers discover that a familiar trail needs a second look.

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Travel and adventure

Zwei erfahrene Wanderer suchen nach einem verschwundenen Wegzeichen und müssen ihre Erinnerung überprüfen.

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Da bist du

C1Romance≈640 words

An anniversary celebration raises questions about what private words belong in public.

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Romance

Für ihre Jubiläumsrede suchen Fiona und Nils eine öffentliche Form für etwas sehr Privates.

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Ein Satz zu viel

C1Mystery≈620 words

A secretary finds a decision in the minutes that the committee never made.

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Mystery

Die Schriftführerin eines Vereins findet im bestätigten Protokoll einen Beschluss, den niemand erinnert.

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Damit es locker wird

C1Comedy≈620 words

An office social event comes with surprisingly strict rules for spontaneity.

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Comedy

Ein verpflichtender ungezwungener Abend scheitert an einem ganz gewöhnlichen Termin.

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Durch das alte Viertel

C1Travel and adventure≈640 words

A road closure takes estranged siblings through a place they would rather avoid.

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Travel and adventure

Eine Straßensperre führt zwei Geschwister auf einem unerwarteten Weg nach Hause.

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Was im Haus bleibt

C1Friendship and family≈620 words

Sorting a parent's possessions exposes very different family memories.

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Friendship and family

Beim Ausräumen eines Elternhauses streiten Geschwister über einen Gegenstand, der auf keiner Liste wichtig aussieht.

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Die Stimme für einen Satz

C1Fantasy≈640 words

An unusual service offers help with a difficult conversation, at a price.

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Fantasy

Eine Werkstatt leiht Leon die Stimme seines früheren Lehrers für ein schwieriges Gespräch.

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Der zweite Stuhl

C1Romance≈640 words

A musician returns to a small venue and an unfinished conversation.

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Romance

Eine Bratschistin übernimmt kurzfristig einen Auftritt im kleinen Lokal ihres früheren Partners.

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