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  • Snowstorm Revelations: Mending Bonds on Mount Učka

    Snowstorm Revelations: Mending Bonds on Mount Učka
    Jan 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowstorm Revelations: Mending Bonds on Mount Učka Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima je bila oštra na Učki.En: The winter was harsh on Učka.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao planinu kao bijeli pokrivač, a magla se povremeno spuštala kao blagi veo.En: Snow covered the mountain like a white blanket, and fog occasionally descended like a gentle veil.Hr: Ivan je stajao na početku staze, gledajući ispred sebe.En: Ivan stood at the beginning of the trail, looking ahead.Hr: U daljini, kroz razne oblike mraza i magle, tek je mogao nazrijeti liniju Jadranskog mora.En: In the distance, through the various forms of frost and fog, he could barely make out the line of the Adriatic Sea.Hr: Njegova sestra Ana ispuhivala je topli zrak u ruke, dok je Goran veselo poskakivao u mjestu, bezbrižan i nesputan.En: His sister Ana blew warm air into her hands, while Goran hopped around happily, carefree and unrestrained.Hr: "Ivan, zašto smo ovdje gore?En: "Ivan, why are we up here?"Hr: " upitala je Ana, njezin glas nosio je tračak rezignacije.En: Ana asked, her voice carrying a hint of resignation.Hr: "Mogla sam biti kod kuće s prijateljima.En: "I could have been at home with friends."Hr: ""Vrijeme je," rekao je Ivan tiho, "da prestanemo bježati jedni od drugih.En: "It is time," Ivan replied quietly, "to stop running away from each other.Hr: Ovaj Novu godinu trebamo započeti zajedno.En: We need to start this New Year together."Hr: "Ana je pretrnula.En: Ana shivered.Hr: Sjećanja na prošle ozljede, nesuglasice i riječi zadržane predugo u srcima, zatezala su se među njima.En: Memories of past wounds, disagreements, and words held too long in their hearts stretched between them.Hr: Goran je okretao oči prema crnim borovima, nadajući se izbjeći ozbiljnost situacije.En: Goran turned his eyes toward the black pines, hoping to avoid the seriousness of the situation.Hr: Krenuli su zajedno prema vrhu.En: They began together towards the summit.Hr: Svaki korak bio je težak zbog snijega, ali i zbog napetosti koja je visila u zraku.En: Each step was difficult because of the snow, but also because of the tension that hung in the air.Hr: Nisu govorili mnogo.En: They didn't speak much.Hr: Tek pokoji komentar o putu ili vremenu.En: Just the occasional remark about the path or the weather.Hr: Dok su se penjali, neočekivano, počela je padati mećava.En: As they climbed, unexpectedly, a snowstorm began.Hr: Zrak se ispunio vrtlogom pahulja, i uskoro nisu mogli nastaviti.En: The air filled with a swirl of snowflakes, and soon they couldn't continue.Hr: Našli su sklonište u malom zaklonu pod stijenom.En: They found shelter in a small alcove under a rock.Hr: Hladnoća ih je tjerala bliže jedno drugome.En: The cold drove them closer to each other.Hr: Tamo, u tom trenutku zaustavljenog vremena, sve je dospjelo na površinu.En: There, in that moment of suspended time, everything came to the surface.Hr: Ana je progovorila prva.En: Ana spoke first.Hr: "Nikad ti nisam oprostila što si me kritizirao zbog mog posla, Gorane.En: "I never forgave you for criticizing my job, Goran."Hr: "Goran nije bježao.En: Goran didn't shy away.Hr: "Znam.En: "I know...Hr: Ali tada sam želio svoju slobodu.En: But at the time I wanted my freedom.Hr: Nisam razumio tvoju posvećenost.En: I didn't understand your dedication."Hr: "Ivan je duboko udahnuo.En: Ivan took a deep breath.Hr: "Uvijek sam samo želio da budete sretni i sigurni.En: "I always just wanted you to be happy and safe.Hr: Ali razumijem sada da sam previše pritiskivao.En: But I understand now that I was too pushy."Hr: "Mećava je polako stala.En: The snowstorm slowly subsided.Hr: Kao da je snijeg pokrio njihove riječi sa smirajem.En: It was as if the snow had covered their words with calmness.Hr: Tišina koja je uslijedila bila je tiha, ali ne neugodno.En: The silence that followed was tranquil but not uncomfortable.Hr: Bilo je prostora za razumijevanje.En: There was room for understanding.Hr: Možda po prvi put u godinama.En: Perhaps for the first time in years.Hr: Kad su se oblaci razišli, stajali su zagrljeni.En: When the clouds parted, they stood embraced.Hr: Hladan vjetar sada nije bio tako oštar.En: The cold wind was no longer as harsh.Hr: Pogledi su se družili povrh bijelih vrhova, a njihovi obrazi bili su topli od ponovnog povezivanja.En: Their gazes mingled over the white peaks, and their cheeks were warm from reconnecting.Hr: Moglo je biti unaprijed određeno ili samo želja za promjenom, ali odlučili su krenuti natrag dolje.En: It could have been predestined or just a desire for change, but they decided to head back down.Hr: Dok su silazili, Ivan je pustio jedan osmijeh.En: As they descended, Ivan let out a smile.Hr: Bio je to početak nečega novog.En: It was the beginning of something new.Hr: Ana je uzela Gorana za ruku, a on je nije odbio.En: Ana ...
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  • Finding Hope in the Shadows of Rijeka: Luka's Journey

    Finding Hope in the Shadows of Rijeka: Luka's Journey
    Jan 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Hope in the Shadows of Rijeka: Luka's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Sivi oblaci nad Rijekom činili su nebo teškim i sporim, dok su valovi Jadranskog mora udarali o stijene.En: Gray clouds over Rijeka made the sky heavy and slow, as the waves of the Adriatic Sea crashed against the rocks.Hr: U psihijatrijskoj bolnici, koja je gledala na more, Luka je sjedio kraj velikog prozora.En: In the psychiatric hospital overlooking the sea, Luka sat by the large window.Hr: Bio je zima i novogodišnje dekoracije još su bile obješene oko prozora, blago podsjećajući na blagdansko veselje koje je nedavno prošlo.En: It was winter, and New Year decorations were still hanging around the window, gently reminding of the holiday cheer that had recently passed.Hr: Luka je imao dvadeset i devet godina.En: Luka was twenty-nine years old.Hr: Bio je dečko iz Rijeke, ali sada su mu dani prolazili u bijeloj sobi, tražeći tračak nade.En: He was a guy from Rijeka, but now his days passed in a white room, searching for a glimmer of hope.Hr: Njegova depresija činila mu se kao gusta magla koja ga je okruživala.En: His depression felt like a thick fog that surrounded him.Hr: Svi su mislili da je snažan.En: Everyone thought he was strong.Hr: No, unutra, osjećao se izgubljeno.En: But inside, he felt lost.Hr: Osjećao je očekivanja obitelji, ali i vlastite težine koje su ga gušile.En: He felt the expectations of his family, as well as his own burdens weighing him down.Hr: Mateja, njegova mlađa sestra, i Ivan, stariji brat, došli su ga posjetiti nakon Nove godine.En: Mateja, his younger sister, and Ivan, his older brother, came to visit him after the New Year.Hr: Na ulazu su se zagrlili, osjećajući hladnoću zraka kroz kapute.En: At the entrance, they hugged, feeling the chill in the air through their coats.Hr: Mateja je donijela kolač, a Ivan veliki šal.En: Mateja brought a cake, and Ivan a big scarf.Hr: Sjeli su pored njega, pogledavši more prekriveno zimskim hladnoćom.En: They sat beside him, looking at the sea covered in winter's chill.Hr: "Luka, kako si?En: "Luka, how are you?"Hr: " pitala je Mateja, nježno dirajući njegovu ruku.En: Mateja asked, gently touching his hand.Hr: Luka je uzdahnuo i pogledao u pod.En: Luka sighed and looked at the floor.Hr: "Okej," odgovorio je tiho, ali nije osjećao da je to istina.En: "Okay," he responded quietly, but he didn't feel it was true.Hr: Ivan je pokušao olakšati atmosferu.En: Ivan tried to lighten the atmosphere.Hr: "Sjećaš li se prošlogodišnje zabave?En: "Do you remember last year's party?Hr: Bilo je ludo!En: It was wild!"Hr: "Luka se nasmijao, ali osmijeh nije stigao do njegovih očiju.En: Luka laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.Hr: "Da, bilo je dobro.En: "Yeah, it was good."Hr: "Riječi su bile prazne.En: The words were empty.Hr: Luka je znao da mu obitelj želi pomoći.En: Luka knew his family wanted to help him.Hr: No, osjećao je pritisak.En: But he felt the pressure.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je teško od skrivenih strahova.En: His heart was heavy with hidden fears.Hr: Tišina je ispunila sobu.En: Silence filled the room.Hr: Valovi su udarali o prozore, podsjećajući Luku na nemir u njegovom umu.En: Waves pounded the windows, reminding Luka of the turmoil in his mind.Hr: Napokon, Luka više nije mogao izdržati.En: Finally, Luka couldn't endure it any longer.Hr: Suze su mu ispunile oči.En: Tears filled his eyes.Hr: "Ne mogu više ovako.En: "I can't go on like this...Hr: Bojim se.En: I'm scared...Hr: Ne znam što dalje.En: I don't know what's next."Hr: "Mateja ga je čvrsto zagrlila, a Ivan je stavio ruku na njegovo rame.En: Mateja hugged him tightly, and Ivan placed a hand on his shoulder.Hr: "Osjećamo te, Luka.En: "We feel you, Luka.Hr: Nisi sam.En: You're not alone.Hr: Tu smo za tebe.En: We're here for you."Hr: "Luka je osjetio nešto toplo kako mu ispunjava srce.En: Luka felt something warm filling his heart.Hr: Bio je to tračak nade, dugo skrivene ispod tereta.En: It was a glimmer of hope, long hidden beneath the weight.Hr: "Nikad ne zaboravi, Luka," rekao je Ivan, "mi te volimo bez obzira na sve.En: "Never forget, Luka," Ivan said, "we love you no matter what."Hr: "Taj trenutak oslobodio je Luku.En: That moment liberated Luka.Hr: Odlučio je potražiti pomoć i otvoriti svoje srce obitelji.En: He decided to seek help and open his heart to his family.Hr: Dok su valovi nastavljali udarati o stijene, u Luki se polako rađao osjećaj pripadnosti.En: As the waves continued to crash against the rocks, a feeling of belonging slowly grew within Luka.Hr: Njegova obitelj bila je poput svjetla u tami, spremna ga voditi prema boljoj budućnosti.En: His family was like a light in the darkness, ready to guide him towards a better future.Hr: Luka je, prvi put nakon dugo vremena, osjetio nadu.En: For the first ...
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  • Mystery at Plitvičko Lake: Unveiling Secrets Beneath the Ice

    Mystery at Plitvičko Lake: Unveiling Secrets Beneath the Ice
    Jan 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery at Plitvičko Lake: Unveiling Secrets Beneath the Ice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ante je stajao na rubu smrznutog Plitvičkog jezera, gledajući kako se mali snijeg kovitla u zraku.En: Ante was standing at the edge of the frozen Plitvičko Lake, watching the small snow swirl in the air.Hr: Bilo je hladno i tiho, a ledene staze protezale su se poput staklenih puteva kroz snježni krajolik.En: It was cold and quiet, and the icy paths stretched like glass roads through the snowy landscape.Hr: Noć prije, u parku se dogodilo nešto strašno.En: The night before, something terrible had happened in the park.Hr: Rijetki i vrijedni artefakt, pronađen prije samo tjedan dana, nestao je.En: A rare and valuable artifact, discovered just a week ago, had disappeared.Hr: Ante je znao da mora otkriti što se dogodilo i zašto.En: Ante knew he had to find out what happened and why.Hr: Ivana je radila kao arheolog, i povremeno je dolazila u park.En: Ivana worked as an archaeologist, and occasionally visited the park.Hr: Čula je za artefakt i bila je uvjerena da nosi duboku tajnu.En: She had heard about the artifact and was convinced it carried a deep secret.Hr: Karlo, lokalni povjesničar, bio je tajnovit čovjek s misterioznom prošlošću.En: Karlo, a local historian, was a secretive man with a mysterious past.Hr: Često je pričao o legendama iz prošlosti, ali njegovi motivi bili su nejasni.En: He often talked about legends from the past, but his motives were unclear.Hr: Ante je sumnjao u oboje, ali nije imao izbora.En: Ante suspected both of them, but he had no choice.Hr: Trebao mu je njihov uvid.En: He needed their insight.Hr: Pozvao je Ivanu i Karla na sastanak kod velikog zaleđenog vodopada.En: He invited Ivana and Karlo to a meeting by the large frozen waterfall.Hr: Atmosfera je bila napeta dok su razgovarali o artefaktu.En: The atmosphere was tense as they discussed the artifact.Hr: "Treba otkriti tko ga je ukrao i zašto," rekao je Ante zabrinuto.En: "We need to find out who stole it and why," said Ante worriedly.Hr: Ivana je šapnula: "Artefakt nije samo povijesni objekt.En: Ivana whispered, "The artifact is not just a historical object.Hr: On krije poruku, možda čak kartu.En: It holds a message, maybe even a map."Hr: "Karlo je odmahnuo glavom, skeptičan.En: Karlo shook his head, skeptical.Hr: "Bojim se da ima više veze s prošlim ratovima nego što naslućujemo.En: "I'm afraid it has more to do with past wars than we suspect."Hr: "Ante se osjećao razapeto između njihove dvije verzije.En: Ante felt torn between their two versions.Hr: No, morao je riskirati.En: But he had to take the risk.Hr: Uvjerio ih je da rade zajedno na rješavanju misterije.En: He convinced them to work together to solve the mystery.Hr: Kako su tragali dalje, uočili su nejasne tragove u snijegu koji su vodili prema vodopadu.En: As they searched further, they noticed vague tracks in the snow leading to the waterfall.Hr: Kad su stigli, Ante je stao sučelice Karla.En: When they arrived, Ante stood face to face with Karlo.Hr: "Mislim da ti znaš više nego što govoriš," rekao je oprezno.En: "I think you know more than you're saying," he said cautiously.Hr: Karlo se ukočio, a tada je na scenu stupila istina.En: Karlo froze, and then the truth came to light.Hr: Slušajući Ivanu i Karla kako se raspravljaju, Ante je shvatio da Karlo nije krivac, već je pokušavao zaštititi park.En: Listening to Ivana and Karlo argue, Ante realized that Karlo was not the culprit, but was trying to protect the park.Hr: "Artefakt je skriven ovdje," promrmljao je Karlo pokazujući na prostor iza vodopada.En: "The artifact is hidden here," Karlo mumbled, pointing to the space behind the waterfall.Hr: Ante je, potresen tom spoznajom, polako prišao zaleđenoj stijeni i pronašao tajni prolaz.En: Ante, shaken by this revelation, slowly approached the frozen rock and found a secret passage.Hr: Iza vodopada, na sigurnom, ležao je mali kovčeg s artefaktom.En: Behind the waterfall, safely hidden, lay a small chest with the artifact.Hr: Unutra, uz sam artefakt, bila je mapa starih rudarskih tunela ispod parka.En: Inside, along with the artifact, was a map of ancient mining tunnels beneath the park.Hr: Ante je odahnuo, osjećajući olakšanje.En: Ante breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of ease.Hr: "Zajedno smo ga spasili," rekao je Ivani i Karlu s osmijehom.En: "We saved it together," he said to Ivana and Karlo with a smile.Hr: Artefakt je bio siguran, a Ante je shvatio nešto važno.En: The artifact was safe, and Ante realized something important.Hr: Nije trebao napustiti svoj dom tražeći avanturu.En: He didn't need to leave his home in search of adventure.Hr: Ona je ovdje, oko njega, u svakom djeliću prirode koji je štitio.En: It was here, all around him, in every part of nature he protected.Hr: Sada ...
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