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  • Office Gaffe: When Emails Reveal Too Much

    Office Gaffe: When Emails Reveal Too Much
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Office Gaffe: When Emails Reveal Too Much Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Krešo je sjedio za svojim stolom, gledajući promrzle snježne pahulje kroz staklene zidove ureda.En: Krešo sat at his desk, watching the frostbitten snowflakes through the glass walls of the office.Hr: Bilo je točno nakon novogodišnje ludnice, kada su se svi vraćali na posao.En: It was just after the New Year frenzy, when everyone was returning to work.Hr: Ured je bio moderan, sa sjajnim stolovima i prostranim radnim prostorima.En: The office was modern, with shiny desks and spacious work areas.Hr: Ipak, unatoč hladnom vremenu vani, u Kreši su ključale emocije.En: Yet, despite the cold weather outside, emotions were boiling within Krešo.Hr: Njegov problem bio je jednostavan, ali i katastrofalan.En: His problem was simple, yet catastrophic.Hr: Poslao je e-mail o svojoj tajnoj simpatiji prema kolegici Marini, ali ne samo njoj, već cijelom uredu.En: He had sent an email about his secret crush on his colleague Marina, not just to her, but to the entire office.Hr: Srce mu je preskočilo kad je shvatio pogrešku.En: His heart skipped a beat when he realized the mistake.Hr: Krešo je bio junior analitičar, ambiciozan i često usmjeren na karijeru, ali sada ga je ovaj gaf mogao skupo stajati.En: Krešo was a junior analyst, ambitious and often career-focused, but now this gaffe could cost him dearly.Hr: Marina je bila vedra i sposobna voditeljica projekata, uvijek srdačna i dobra prema svima.En: Marina was a cheerful and capable project manager, always warm and kind to everyone.Hr: Do sada nije bila svjesna Krešinih osjećaja, a on je želio da to tako i ostane - barem zasad.En: Until now, she was unaware of Krešo's feelings, and he wanted it to stay that way—for now, at least.Hr: Luka, njihov kolega, bio je tehnički znalac, ali također i majstor u zadirkivanju.En: Luka, their colleague, was a technical expert, but also a master of teasing.Hr: "Slušaj, Luka", započne Krešo gotovo molećivim tonom, "moraš mi pomoći. Poslao sam e-mail cijelom uredu o Marini."En: "Listen, Luka," Krešo began in an almost pleading tone, "you have to help me. I sent an email to the whole office about Marina."Hr: Luka je podigao obrvu, smiješeći se. "Stvarno? To je gotovo umjetnički."En: Luka raised an eyebrow, smiling. "Really? That's almost artistic."Hr: "Nije smiješno!" Krešo je bio očajan. "Sustav ne dopušta povlačenje e-pošte. Moraš mi pomoći s planom kako da Marina ne pročita taj e-mail."En: "It's not funny!" Krešo was desperate. "The system doesn't allow email recall. You have to help me with a plan to prevent Marina from reading that email."Hr: Luka se nasloni na vrh svog stola, gledajući Krešu kao i uvijek s izrazom koji sugerira zabavu i interes.En: Luka leaned on the top of his desk, looking at Krešo with an expression that always suggested amusement and interest.Hr: "Hmm, možda možeš pokušati s nekom distrakcijom. Bolje da požurimo, trenutak je kritičan."En: "Hmm, maybe you can try some distraction. We'd better hurry; the moment is critical."Hr: Dok su razgovarali, sustav ureda odjednom je otkazao. Tehnički kvar.En: As they talked, the office system suddenly crashed. A technical fault.Hr: Računala i e-mailovi više nisu radili. Ljudi su se skupili u malim grupama, razgovarajući i čekajući da se sve vrati na mrežu.En: Computers and emails were no longer working. People gathered in small groups, talking and waiting for everything to get back online.Hr: Krešo je vidio ovo kao svoju priliku. Prišao je Marini, nervozan i uzbuđen odjednom.En: Krešo saw this as his chance. He approached Marina, nervous and excited all at once.Hr: "Marina," počeo je, pokušavajući zvučati smireno, "moram ti nešto reći prije nego što sve proradi. Poslao sam e-mail... ali napravio sam grešku."En: "Marina," he began, trying to sound calm, "I need to tell you something before everything starts working again. I sent an email... but I made a mistake."Hr: Marina ga je gledala, blaga radoznalost u očima. "Je li sve u redu, Krešo?"En: She looked at him, a gentle curiosity in her eyes. "Is everything okay, Krešo?"Hr: Udahnuo je duboko. "Bio sam nervozan. Želio sam ti reći nešto što nije trebalo otići cijelom uredu. Možeš li, kad sustav proradi, jednostavno ignorirati taj e-mail?"En: He took a deep breath. "I was nervous. I wanted to tell you something that wasn't meant for the whole office. Can you, when the system is back, just ignore that email?"Hr: Njena osmijeh bio je nježan i razumijevajući. "Naravno, Krešo. Cijenim što si to mi rekao. Neću ga čitati."En: Her smile was gentle and understanding. "Of course, Krešo. I appreciate you telling me. I won't read it."Hr: Kako su se sustavi postupno vraćali u pogon, Krešo je osjetio olakšanje koje je dolazilo iz dubine duše.En: ...
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  • Capturing Nature's Whisper: A Snowy Tale at Plitvička Lakes

    Capturing Nature's Whisper: A Snowy Tale at Plitvička Lakes
    Jan 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Capturing Nature's Whisper: A Snowy Tale at Plitvička Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Plitvička jezera bila su pokrivena debelim slojem snijega.En: Plitvička jezera were covered with a thick layer of snow.Hr: Tišina je vladala nad parkom, a povremeni šum vjetra bio je jedini zvuk koji se mogao čuti.En: Silence reigned over the park, and the occasional rustle of the wind was the only sound that could be heard.Hr: Ivana je gledala kroz prozor svoje male kancelarije.En: Ivana was looking out the window of her small office.Hr: Kao čuvarica parka, bila je odgovorna za zaštitu ove prirodne ljepote.En: As a park ranger, she was responsible for protecting this natural beauty.Hr: Ali danas je njezino srce kucalo brže od hladnoće vani.En: But today, her heart was beating faster than the cold outside.Hr: Ivana je sanjala osvojiti lokalni natječaj za fotografiju.En: Ivana dreamed of winning a local photography contest.Hr: Ako pobjedi, cijela zajednica bi saznala koliko je važno očuvati prirodu Plitvica.En: If she won, the whole community would realize how important it is to preserve the nature of the Plitvica lakes.Hr: No, zima je bila oštra, a savršen trenutak teško je uloviti.En: However, the winter was harsh, and capturing the perfect moment was difficult.Hr: Ušla je i Miroslav, fotograf s kamerom oko vrata.En: Miroslav, a photographer with a camera around his neck, entered.Hr: Njegova snena pogleda pokazivala je dvoumljenje, ali i strast prema prirodi.En: His dreamy gaze revealed hesitance but also a passion for nature.Hr: "Smatraš li da ćemo danas vidjeti nešto posebno?" pitao je Miroslav gledajući kroz prozor.En: "Do you think we'll see something special today?" Miroslav asked, looking out the window.Hr: Njegova srca gubilo je strast prema fotografiji, a ovdje je tražio odgovor.En: His heart had lost its passion for photography, and here he sought an answer.Hr: "Iako je hladno, Plitvice nikada ne razočaraju," nasmijala se Ivana, gledajući ga s kombinacijom podrške i entuzijazma.En: "Even though it's cold, Plitvice never disappoints," Ivana laughed, looking at him with a mix of support and enthusiasm.Hr: Odlučila je voditi Miroslava do skrivenih dragulja parka.En: She decided to lead Miroslav to the park's hidden gems.Hr: Krenuli su stazom koja je vijugala kroz bijele šume, gdje se snijeg lelujao na granama kao biserni plaštak.En: They set off on a path winding through white forests, where the snow drifted on the branches like a pearly veil.Hr: Kako su hodali, snijeg je počeo padati gušće.En: As they walked, the snow began to fall more densely.Hr: Njihovi dahovi pretvarali su se u oblake pare.En: Their breaths turned into clouds of steam.Hr: Na jednom osamljenom dijelu staze, zastali su.En: In a secluded part of the trail, they stopped.Hr: Pred njima, u snježnoj tihi, stajala je ris.En: In front of them, in the snowy stillness, stood a lynx.Hr: Njegovo krzno bilo je savršeno stopljeno s bijelim pokrivačem, oči su mu sjale poput zlatnih zrna.En: Its fur was perfectly blended with the white cover, its eyes gleamed like golden grains.Hr: "Brzo, ovo je prilika!" šapnula je Ivana, dok je njezina ruka lagano dotaknula Miroslava.En: "Quickly, this is the chance," whispered Ivana, as her hand lightly touched Miroslav.Hr: Miroslav je osjetio kako mu je srce poskočilo.En: Miroslav felt his heart leap.Hr: Zgrabio je kameru, ruke mu nisu drhtale od hladnoće, već od uzbuđenja.En: He grabbed his camera, his hands did not tremble from the cold but from excitement.Hr: Klik. Klik.En: Click. Click.Hr: Zvuk zatvarača kamerе bio je poput čarolije.En: The sound of the camera shutter was like magic.Hr: Ris je nakon toga nestao u šumi, ali trenutak je ostao zarobljen na fotografiji.En: The lynx then vanished into the forest, but the moment was captured in the photograph.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, radosna što su uspjeli uhvatiti taj jedinstveni trenutak.En: Ivana laughed, joyful that they managed to capture that unique moment.Hr: Tog dana, posljednji tragovi sumnje nestali su iz Miroslava.En: That day, the last traces of doubt vanished from Miroslav.Hr: Shvatio je da se njegova ljubav prema fotografiji ponovno zapalila, zahvaljujući iskustvu i prijateljstvu pronađenom u parku.En: He realized that his love for photography had reignited, thanks to the experience and friendship found in the park.Hr: Ivana je znala da slika koju su uhvatili može promijeniti mnogo.En: Ivana knew that the picture they captured could change a lot.Hr: Osvojit će natječaj.En: They would win the contest.Hr: Ali još važnije, njezina strast prema očuvanju sada je imala još dublji smisao.En: But more importantly, her passion for conservation now had an even deeper meaning.Hr: Plitvička su jezera ostala mirna, no zahvaljujući Ivani i Miroslavu, njihova priča postala je ...
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  • A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust

    A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust
    Jan 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je polako prekrivao kuće zatvorene zajednice.En: The snow was slowly covering the houses of the gated community.Hr: Djeca su sretno skakala po malim snježnim nakupinama, dok su susjedi gurali lopatama i pozdravljali jedni druge.En: The children happily jumped on small snowdrifts, while the neighbors shoveled and greeted each other.Hr: Ivana, novopridošla medicinska sestra, polako je prolazila ulicama, zainteresirana za mir i sklad zajednice.En: Ivana, a newly arrived nurse, was slowly passing through the streets, interested in the peace and harmony of the community.Hr: No, duboko u sebi osjećala je nesigurnost.En: Yet, deep inside she felt insecurity.Hr: Uvijek ju je progonio strah od pogreške.En: She was always haunted by the fear of making a mistake.Hr: Jednog snježnog jutra, dok je Ivana planirala rješenje svih dnevnih zadataka, odjednom se začuo urlik.En: One snowy morning, while Ivana was planning solutions for all her daily tasks, a scream suddenly echoed.Hr: Ivana je brzo pogledala oko sebe.En: Ivana quickly looked around.Hr: U daljini je vidjela starijeg gospodina Davora kako pada u parku.En: In the distance, she saw the older gentleman Davor falling in the park.Hr: Marin, tinejdžer poznat po nestašlucima, trčao je prema njemu.En: Marin, a teenager known for his mischief, was running towards him.Hr: Ostali su svi bili previše zauzeti svojim aktivnostima da bi primijetili.En: Everyone else was too busy with their activities to notice.Hr: Ivana je požurila do parka.En: Ivana hurried to the park.Hr: Srce joj je brzo kucalo.En: Her heart was beating fast.Hr: Stigavši do Davora, kleknula je pokraj njega.En: Reaching Davor, she knelt beside him.Hr: Marin je već bio tamo, promatrao je sve s ozbiljnom zabrinutošću.En: Marin was already there, watching everything with serious concern.Hr: "Zovem hitnu!" rekao je Marin drhtavim glasom.En: "I'm calling the ambulance!" Marin said with a trembling voice.Hr: "No, pričekaj! Možda mi možeš pomoći," rekla je Ivana, boreći se protiv straha.En: "No, wait! Maybe you can help me," said Ivana, fighting against her fear.Hr: Marin je kimnuo.En: Marin nodded.Hr: "Davor mi je više puta pričao o svojim problemima sa srcem. Može biti to."En: "Davor has told me many times about his heart problems. It could be that."Hr: Ivana ga je pažljivo slušala, smirujući vlastiti um.En: Ivana listened to him carefully, calming her own mind.Hr: Počela je primjenjivati prvu pomoć, dok je Marin pomagao.En: She began administering first aid, with Marin helping.Hr: "Pazi na disanje," rekla je.En: "Watch his breathing," she said.Hr: Marin je pratio svaku njenu uputu, osjećajući kako mu raste samopouzdanje.En: Marin followed her every instruction, feeling his confidence grow.Hr: Činilo se da traje vječnost dok nisu stigle hitne službe.En: It seemed to take an eternity before the emergency services arrived.Hr: Ivana je konačno počela osjećati olakšanje kad je Davor polako dolazio k sebi.En: Ivana finally began to feel relief when Davor slowly came to.Hr: "Dobri ste tim," reče Davor s blagim osmjehom dok su ga paramedici ubacivali u vozilo.En: "You make a good team," Davor said with a gentle smile as the paramedics loaded him into the vehicle.Hr: Ivana se okrenula prema Marinu.En: Ivana turned to Marin.Hr: "Bez tebe ne bih uspjela.En: "I couldn't have done it without you.Hr: Hvala ti."En: Thank you."Hr: Marin se nasmiješio prvi put tog dana.En: Marin smiled for the first time that day.Hr: Osjećao se odraslije i odgovornije nego ikad.En: He felt more grown-up and responsible than ever.Hr: Poslijepodne, snijeg je nastavio padati, prekrivao je staze, ali unutar zajednice srce je Ivane bilo toplije.En: In the afternoon, the snow continued to fall, covering the paths, but within the community, Ivana's heart was warmer.Hr: Bila je zahvalna na pomoći i spoznaji koliko je zajednica važna.En: She was grateful for the help and the realization of how important the community was.Hr: Taj im je dan donio više od snijega.En: That day brought them more than snow.Hr: Donio im je novu povezanost, povjerenje i snagu.En: It brought them new connections, trust, and strength.Hr: Ivana je našla svoje mjesto, a Marin je dobio poštovanje koje je zaslužio.En: Ivana found her place, and Marin earned the respect he deserved.Hr: U srcima im je ostao novi osjećaj pripadnosti i snaga da zajedno prebrode svaku oluju.En: A new sense of belonging and strength to weather any storm together remained in their hearts.Hr: Snijeg više nije bio samo hladan, nego i simbol novih početaka.En: The snow was no longer just cold, but a symbol of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:gated community: zatvorene zajednicesnowdrifts: snježnim nakupinamashoveled: gurali ...
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    16 mins
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