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  • From Cold Warehouses to Warm Cafés: A Project Night to Remember

    From Cold Warehouses to Warm Cafés: A Project Night to Remember
    Feb 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Cold Warehouses to Warm Cafés: A Project Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Bila je hladna zimska večer.En: It was a cold winter evening.Hr: Zrake mjesečine ulazile su kroz napuknute prozore napuštenog skladišta.En: Moonlight rays filtered through the cracked windows of the abandoned warehouse.Hr: U kutu, Luka, Ivana i Karlo sjedili su na starim drvenim kutijama.En: In the corner, Luka, Ivana, and Karlo sat on old wooden boxes.Hr: Njihova misija?En: Their mission?Hr: Dovršiti školski projekt na vrijeme.En: To finish the school project on time.Hr: Luka je osjećao težinu odgovornosti.En: Luka felt the weight of responsibility.Hr: Želio je da projekt bude savršen i da impresionira učitelja.En: He wanted the project to be perfect and to impress the teacher.Hr: Ivana je imala crveni šal oko vrata i rukavice na rukama.En: Ivana had a red scarf around her neck and gloves on her hands.Hr: Dugo je gledala u Luku, pokušavajući skupiti hrabrost da mu kaže što osjeća.En: She looked at Luka for a long time, trying to gather the courage to tell him how she felt.Hr: No, hladnoća i sjene stvarale su joj nelagodu.En: But the cold and the shadows made her uneasy.Hr: Karlo je ležerno razgledavao okolo, često pronalazeći način da nasmije prijatelje.En: Karlo casually looked around, always finding a way to make his friends laugh.Hr: "Moramo završiti ovo večeras," Luka je rekao odlučno.En: "We have to finish this tonight," Luka said decisively.Hr: "Vrijeme curi."En: "Time is ticking."Hr: Ali svjetlost u skladištu bila je slaba, a hladan zrak sve je više ulazio kroz pukotine u zidovima.En: But the light in the warehouse was dim, and the cold air increasingly crept through the cracks in the walls.Hr: Vidjela se para iz njihovih usta dok su razgovarali.En: You could see the mist from their breath as they talked.Hr: Ivana je rukama protrljala obraze kako bi se ugrijala.En: Ivana rubbed her cheeks with her hands to warm herself up.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali negdje drugdje," rekla je tiho Ivana, no Luka ju nije htio čuti.En: "Maybe we should go somewhere else," Ivana said quietly, but Luka didn't want to listen.Hr: Bio je fokusiran na zadatak.En: He was focused on the task.Hr: Karlo je primijetio napetost.En: Karlo noticed the tension.Hr: "Ivana ima pravo," rekao je Karlo, pokušavajući smiriti situaciju.En: "Ivana is right," said Karlo, trying to calm the situation.Hr: "Ovdje ne možemo ni pročitati vlastiti rukopis."En: "We can't even read our own handwriting here."Hr: U tom trenutku, svjetla su iznenada zatreperila i nestala.En: At that moment, the lights suddenly flickered and went out.Hr: Cijelo skladište utopilo se u mraku.En: The entire warehouse was engulfed in darkness.Hr: Luka je uzdahnuo.En: Luka sighed.Hr: Srce mu je brže kucalo; morao je brzo odlučiti.En: His heart beat faster; he had to decide quickly.Hr: "Ivana, gdje predlažeš da idemo?" upitao je Luka, napokon svjestan koliko je situacija neodrživa.En: "Ivana, where do you suggest we go?" Luka asked, finally aware of how untenable the situation was.Hr: Ivana je skupila hrabrost.En: Ivana gathered her courage.Hr: "U onaj mali kafić iza ugla.En: "To that small café around the corner.Hr: Topao je i svijetao."En: It's warm and bright."Hr: Luka je klimnuo glavom.En: Luka nodded.Hr: "Idemo."En: "Let's go."Hr: Dok su hodali prema kafiću, Ivana i Luka su šetali blizu jedno uz drugo.En: As they walked towards the café, Ivana and Luka walked close to each other.Hr: Kroz paravan od bijelog daha, Ivana mu je šaptala svoje osjećaje, ovoga puta hrabrije.En: Through a veil of white breath, Ivana whispered her feelings more bravely this time.Hr: "Sviđaš mi se, Luka."En: "I like you, Luka."Hr: Luka je zastao, pogledao je zagrlio.En: Luka stopped, looked at her, and hugged her.Hr: "I ti meni, Ivana."En: "I like you too, Ivana."Hr: U kafiću, topli čaj i miris kave napunili su zrak.En: In the café, warm tea and the aroma of coffee filled the air.Hr: S osmijesima na licima, nastavili su raditi na projektu.En: With smiles on their faces, they continued to work on the project.Hr: Atmosfera je bila ugodna, a rad postao zabava.En: The atmosphere was pleasant, and the work became fun.Hr: Ivana i Luka dijelili su poglede ispunjene razumijevanjem, dok je Karlo zbijao šale.En: Ivana and Luka exchanged glances full of understanding while Karlo cracked jokes.Hr: Na kraju večeri, projekt je bio dovršen, a prijateljstvo još jače.En: By the end of the evening, the project was completed, and the friendship was even stronger.Hr: Luka je naučio važnost brige za tim i kako toplina srca može pobijediti hladnoću prostora.En: Luka learned the importance of caring for the team and how the warmth of the heart can overcome the coldness of space. Vocabulary Words:moonlight: mjesecinaabandoned: ...
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  • White Carpet Adventures: Friendship in a Winter Wonderland

    White Carpet Adventures: Friendship in a Winter Wonderland
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: White Carpet Adventures: Friendship in a Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snježni pokrivač prekrivao je Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, poput bijelog tepiha, dok su ledeni slapovi blistali na zimskom suncu.En: The snowy blanket covered Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, like a white carpet, while the icy waterfalls glistened in the winter sun.Hr: Ivan i Miroslav, dva prijatelja s različitim pristupima životu, stajali su na ulazu u park.En: Ivan and Miroslav, two friends with different approaches to life, stood at the entrance to the park.Hr: "Ivane, siguran si da je ovo dobra ideja?" upita Miroslav, promatrajući skliske staze prekrivene snijegom.En: "Ivane, are you sure this is a good idea?" Miroslav asked, observing the slippery paths covered with snow.Hr: Njegova oprezna narav bila je u punoj snazi.En: His cautious nature was in full force.Hr: "Da, Miroslave! Ovo je prilika za avanturu i nezaboravne uspomene," odgovori Ivan razdragano.En: "Yes, Miroslave! This is an opportunity for adventure and unforgettable memories," replied Ivan excitedly.Hr: Njegov entuzijazam bio je zarazan, iako pomalo neoprezan.En: His enthusiasm was contagious, although a bit reckless.Hr: Krenuli su stazama, utonuvši u tihi zimski krajolik.En: They set off on the trails, immersed in the quiet winter landscape.Hr: Snijeg je škripao ispod njihovih čizama dok su hodali prema velikom zamrznutom vodopadu.En: Snow creaked under their boots as they walked towards the large frozen waterfall.Hr: "Polako," upozorio je Miroslav, osjećajući kako mu se srce ubrzava dok je gledao ledenu površinu ispred njih.En: "Slowly," warned Miroslav, feeling his heart race as he looked at the icy surface ahead of them.Hr: "Moramo vidjeti sve!" uzviknuo je Ivan, povevši ga prema stazi koja je vodila dublje u šumu.En: "We have to see everything!" Ivan exclaimed, leading him towards the path that led deeper into the forest.Hr: Dok su hodali, Miroslav je počeo osjećati nelagodu.En: As they walked, Miroslav began to feel uneasy.Hr: Staza je postajala sve klizavija, a Ivanovo uzbuđenje nije popuštalo.En: The path was becoming more slippery, and Ivan's excitement didn't wane.Hr: "Možemo odabrati lakšu stazu kad vidimo vodopad," predložio je Miroslav.En: "We can choose an easier path once we see the waterfall," suggested Miroslav.Hr: Blizu veličanstvenog zamrznutog spektakla, Miroslav naglo posklizne.En: Close to the magnificent frozen spectacle, Miroslav suddenly slipped.Hr: Oštar je bol prostrujala kroz njegovo stopalo dok je pao.En: A sharp pain shot through his ankle as he fell.Hr: "Ah, Ivane, mislim da sam uganuo zglob..."En: "Ah, Ivane, I think I sprained my ankle..."Hr: Ivan brzo priskoči u pomoć, pomagajući mu ustati.En: Ivan quickly rushed to help him up.Hr: "Žao mi je, prijatelju. Trebao sam biti oprezniji," priznao je Ivan, osjećajući grižnju savjesti.En: "I'm sorry, my friend. I should have been more careful," admitted Ivan, feeling guilty.Hr: Pomogli su Miroslavu da sjedne, a Ivan je potražio podršku od obližnjeg parka.En: They helped Miroslav to sit down, and Ivan sought assistance from a nearby park.Hr: Uskoro su stigli do stanice za prvu pomoć gdje su Miroslavu pružili odgovarajuću njegu.En: Soon they reached the first aid station where Miroslav received proper care.Hr: Dok su se grijali unutra, uz šalicu vrućeg čaja, Ivan je rekao: "Nisam planirao ovakvu avanturu, ali naučio sam nešto važno.En: As they warmed up inside, with a cup of hot tea, Ivan said, "I didn't plan for an adventure like this, but I learned something important.Hr: Sigurnost nije prepreka, već dio avanture."En: Safety is not an obstacle, but a part of the adventure."Hr: Miroslav se nasmijao, blago savijajući nogu.En: Miroslav laughed, gently bending his leg.Hr: "I ja sam shvatio da povremene neplanirane situacije mogu biti dobrodošle.En: "I also realized that occasional unplanned situations can be welcome.Hr: Sada imamo priču koju ćemo dugo pamtiti, prijatelju."En: Now we have a story we'll remember for a long time, my friend."Hr: Tako su, usprkos neočekivanim poteškoćama, stekli novo razumijevanje i poštovanje jedno prema drugome, spremni za buduće avanture — ali ovaj put, s malo više opreza.En: Thus, despite unexpected difficulties, they gained a new understanding and respect for each other, ready for future adventures — but this time, with a bit more caution.Hr: Snijeg je nastavio padati, prekrivajući tragove njihovih koraka, dok su Ivan i Miroslav uživali u mirisu zime i prijateljstvu koje je postalo još čvršće.En: The snow continued to fall, covering the traces of their footsteps, as Ivan and Miroslav enjoyed the scent of winter and a friendship that became even stronger. Vocabulary Words:blanket: pokrivačglisten: blistatislippery: skliskicautious: ...
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    15 mins
  • Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera

    Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Trails and Family Reconciliation at Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao Plitvička jezera, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač ispod sivog neba.En: Snow quietly covered the Plitvička jezera, creating a white blanket under the gray sky.Hr: Zima je nepoznatom čarolijom obukla poznate slapove u led, pretvarajući ih u sjajne skulpture.En: Winter, with its mysterious magic, dressed the familiar waterfalls in ice, turning them into shiny sculptures.Hr: Ivana, Petar i Matej stajali su na početku staze.En: Ivana, Petar, and Matej stood at the beginning of the trail.Hr: Hladan zrak grizao im je obraze, ali prizor je bio veličanstven.En: The cold air bit their cheeks, but the sight was magnificent.Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred njih, s planom u umu.En: Ivana stood in front of them, with a plan in mind.Hr: Željela je da ovaj izlet bude prilika za ponovno povezivanje, da napokon zaliječe stare rane.En: She wanted this outing to be an opportunity to reconnect, to finally heal old wounds.Hr: "Hajde, idemo," rekla je veselo, pokazujući na stazu koja je vodila prema unutrašnjem dijelu parka.En: "Come on, let's go," she said cheerfully, pointing to the path that led into the interior of the park.Hr: Petar je u sebi zadržavao svoje misli, skeptičan prema namjeri ovog izleta.En: Petar kept his thoughts to himself, skeptical about the purpose of this outing.Hr: "Nisam siguran da će ovo pomoći," promrmljao je, ali je ipak krenuo za njom, ne želeći uzrujati Ivanu.En: "I'm not sure this will help," he murmured, but he followed her, not wanting to upset Ivana.Hr: Matej je bio zadubljen u vlastite misli, razmišljajući o slobodi koju je tako žarko želio.En: Matej was lost in his own thoughts, contemplating the freedom he so desperately desired.Hr: Ovaj izlet ga je više podsjećao na obvezu nego na užitak.En: This trip reminded him more of a duty than of a pleasure.Hr: Njegovo je srce bilo negdje drugdje, daleko od obiteljskih pitanja.En: His heart was elsewhere, far from family matters.Hr: Dok su koračali kroz bijelu šumu, Ivana je razmišljala o prošlim vremenima kad su ovdje provodili ljetne praznike.En: As they walked through the white forest, Ivana thought of past times when they spent summer holidays here.Hr: Slike sretnih, bezbrižnih dana vraćale su osmijeh na njezino lice.En: Images of happy, carefree days brought a smile to her face.Hr: Tada su stazama hodali zajedno, bez težine nesuglasica koje su ih sada pratili.En: Back then, they walked the trails together, without the weight of disagreements that now accompanied them.Hr: Iznenada, staza ispred njih nestala je pod snijegom i maglom.En: Suddenly, the path in front of them disappeared under snow and fog.Hr: Fucka, oni su bili izgubljeni.En: Damn it, they were lost.Hr: "Gdje smo?" Panika se osjetila u Petrovom glasu.En: "Where are we?" Panic was evident in Petar's voice.Hr: Ivana je ostala mirna.En: Ivana remained calm.Hr: "Samo naprijed, držimo se zajedno," rekla je, pokušavajući ohrabriti braću.En: "Just keep going, let's stick together," she said, trying to encourage her brothers.Hr: U trenutku nesigurnosti, Matej je osjetio impuls da ode sam.En: In a moment of uncertainty, Matej felt the impulse to leave alone.Hr: No pogled na prestrašene oči njegovih rođaka zadržao ga je.En: But the look at the frightened eyes of his relatives held him back.Hr: Duboko je udahnuo i odlučio ostati.En: He took a deep breath and decided to stay.Hr: "Moramo pronaći put natrag.En: "We have to find the way back.Hr: Radit ćemo to zajedno," predložio je.En: We'll do it together," he suggested.Hr: Petar se nesigurno nasmiješio, prva iskra nade pojavila se među njima.En: Petar smiled uncertainly, the first spark of hope appearing among them.Hr: "Želim podijeliti nešto što sam dugo čuvao...", počeo je, dok su se svi stisnuli blizu, osjećajući toplinu zajedništva.En: "I want to share something I've kept for a long time..." he began, as they all huddled close, feeling the warmth of togetherness.Hr: Dok su zajedno tražili izlaz iz snježnog pejzaža, riječi su se izlijevale iz njih, otapajući zaleđene emocije.En: As they searched for a way out of the snowy landscape together, words poured out of them, melting frozen emotions.Hr: Priroda oko njih postala je melem za prošle rane.En: The nature around them became a balm for past wounds.Hr: U trenutku kad su konačno pronašli put natrag, u daljini su mogli vidjeti izlaz parka.En: By the time they finally found their way back, they could see the park exit in the distance.Hr: Umor nije uspio izbrisati osjećaj postignuća koji su osjećali.En: Fatigue couldn't erase the sense of accomplishment they felt.Hr: Stajali su, gledajući ispred sebe, duboko uvučeni u tišinu zimskog dana.En: They stood, looking ahead, deeply immersed in the ...
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