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  • Mysteries of Šibenik: A Cathedral's Hidden Truths

    Mysteries of Šibenik: A Cathedral's Hidden Truths
    Dec 8 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mysteries of Šibenik: A Cathedral's Hidden Truths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U tihoj zimskoj večeri, svjetla Adventa nježno su obasjavala katedralu Svetog Jakova u Šibeniku.En: On a quiet winter evening, the lights of Advent gently illuminated the Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik.Hr: Zrak je bio hladan, ali oči Ivana, Ane i Stjepana bile su ispunjene uzbuđenjem.En: The air was cold, but the eyes of Ivan, Ana, and Stjepan were filled with excitement.Hr: Bilo je vrijeme za početak vođenog obilaska katedrale.En: It was time to begin the guided tour of the cathedral.Hr: Ivan je bio vođa ovog obilaska.En: Ivan was the leader of this tour.Hr: Njegova strast prema povijesti bila je poznata svima.En: His passion for history was known to everyone.Hr: Ipak, uzbuđenje nije bilo samo zbog povijesne važnosti katedrale.En: However, the excitement wasn't just about the cathedral's historical significance.Hr: Unutar njenih zidova navodno je bio skriven čuveni izgubljeni artefakt.En: Within its walls, the famous lost artifact was supposedly hidden.Hr: Ana, vodičica, uvijek je tvrdila kako katedrala posjeduje nadnaravne moći.En: Ana, the guide, always claimed that the cathedral possessed supernatural powers.Hr: Dok je objašnjavala bogatu povijest zgrade, Ivan je krišom promatrao svaki kut, tražeći znakove koji bi ga mogli dovesti do artefakta.En: While she explained the building's rich history, Ivan secretly observed every corner, looking for signs that might lead him to the artifact.Hr: Stjepan, tihi turist, pratio je svakog koraka, ali zapravo, njegovo zanimanje nije bilo samo turističko.En: Stjepan, the quiet tourist, followed every step, but in truth, his interest wasn't merely touristic.Hr: Njegova obitelj imala je stoljetne veze s tajnom katedrale.En: His family had centuries-old ties to the cathedral's secret.Hr: Išao je svojim putem, tražeći tragove iz prošlosti.En: He went his own way, searching for clues from the past.Hr: Tada se dogodilo nešto neočekivano.En: Then something unexpected happened.Hr: Usred obilaska, svjetla su naglo ugasla.En: In the middle of the tour, the lights suddenly went out.Hr: Tamna tišina ispunila je katedralu.En: Dark silence filled the cathedral.Hr: Ivan je osjetio priliku.En: Ivan sensed an opportunity.Hr: Okupio je grupu i preuzeo inicijativu za potragu unutar katedrale.En: He gathered the group and took the initiative to search within the cathedral.Hr: Njegovo znanje o povijesti navelo ga je na određene zidove.En: His knowledge of history led him to certain walls.Hr: "Ovdje mora biti nešto", šapnuo je.En: "There must be something here," he whispered.Hr: Iznenada, iz mraka se ukazao prolaz prema dolje.En: Suddenly, a passage downward appeared out of the darkness.Hr: Skupili su hrabrost i ušli u skrivenu komoru ispod katedrale.En: They gathered their courage and entered a hidden chamber beneath the cathedral.Hr: Stjepan im se prikrao u tišini, koristeći svoje stare obiteljske karte.En: Stjepan snuck up on them silently, using his old family maps.Hr: Komora je bila ispunjena zaboravljenim relikvijama, ali artefakt nisu našli.En: The chamber was filled with forgotten relics, but they did not find the artifact.Hr: Ipak, srećom, uspjeli su pronaći osobu koja je bila nestala među njima – Ana je zapela dok je istraživala vlastitu misteriju katedrale.En: Fortunately, however, they managed to find someone who was missing among them – Ana had gotten stuck while exploring her own mystery of the cathedral.Hr: Dok su se uspinjali natrag prema površini, prijateljstvo koje se razvilo među njima bilo je jedino pravo otkriće.En: As they climbed back up to the surface, the friendship that developed among them was the only true discovery.Hr: Na čistoj hladnoći zimskog zraka, Ivan je shvatio kako je blago koje je tražio, zapravo, bilo u znanju i iskustvu koje su zajedno stekli.En: In the pure coldness of the winter air, Ivan realized that the treasure he was searching for was actually in the knowledge and experience they had gained together.Hr: Katedrala je opet blistala u Adventskom sjaju, a oni, iako bez artefakta, sretno su zakoračili van, obogaćeni duhovnim bogatstvom neprocjenjive vrijednosti.En: The cathedral shone again in all its Advent glory, and although they were without the artifact, they happily stepped outside, enriched with spiritual wealth of priceless value. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihojevening: večerigently: nježnoilluminated: obasjavalaair: zrakexcitement: uzbuđenjemguided: vođenogtour: obilaskapassion: strasthidden: skrivenfamous: čuveniwalls: zidovasupernatural: nadnaravnecorners: kutsigns: znakovetourist: turistties: vezeunexpected: neočekivanoinitiative: inicijativucertain: određenewhispered: šapnuopassage: prolazchamber: komoruforgotten: zaboravljenimrelics: relikvijamafortunately: ...
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  • Snowy Adventures and Unexpected Friendships in Plitvice

    Snowy Adventures and Unexpected Friendships in Plitvice
    Dec 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Adventures and Unexpected Friendships in Plitvice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U privlačnoj drvenoj kućici kraj Plitvičkih jezera, gdje se snijeg polako spuštao s grana stoljećima starih drveća, Ivana, Luka i Antonija započeli su svoje školsko putovanje.En: In the charming wooden cabin near Plitvička jezera, where snow slowly descended from the branches of centuries-old trees, Ivana, Luka, and Antonija embarked on their school trip.Hr: Zrak je bio svjež, a zemlja pokrivena prvim ovogodišnjim snijegom.En: The air was fresh, and the ground was covered with the first snow of the year.Hr: Ivana je bila uzbuđena.En: Ivana was excited.Hr: Voljela je prirodu i nadala se da će se njezini suputnici zaljubiti u ljepotu parka.En: She loved nature and hoped her companions would fall in love with the park's beauty.Hr: "Idemo brzo pregledati sve staze!" rekla je Ivana entuzijastično.En: "Let's quickly explore all the trails!" Ivana said enthusiastically.Hr: No, njezini prijatelji su odmahivali glavom.En: But her friends shook their heads.Hr: Luka je bio zauzet razgovorom s ostalim učenicima, dok je Antonija tiho crtala iz kuta sobe.En: Luka was busy chatting with other students, while Antonija quietly sketched from a corner of the room.Hr: Ivana je osjećala da je njezina strast prema prirodi ne dijeli nitko.En: Ivana felt her passion for nature was not shared by anyone.Hr: Sjedila je dok su drugi razgovarali o tome kako provesti svoje slobodno vrijeme.En: She sat while others talked about how to spend their free time.Hr: Luka je bio popularan među učenicima.En: Luka was popular among the students.Hr: Glasno je predlagao društvene igre i udobno okupljanje uz vatru.En: He loudly suggested social games and a cozy gathering by the fire.Hr: "Alkohol ne smijemo nositi, ali možemo raditi tople napitke", uzviknuo je, na što su svi živnuli.En: "We can't bring alcohol, but we can make warm drinks," he exclaimed, which lifted everyone's spirits.Hr: Ivana je bila frustrirana.En: Ivana was frustrated.Hr: Željela je doživjeti prirodu, a ne cijeli vikend provesti u zatvorenom.En: She wanted to experience nature, not spend the whole weekend indoors.Hr: Zbog toga je donijela smjelu odluku.En: Because of this, she made a bold decision.Hr: Odlučila je sama krenuti stazom o kojoj je slušala od lokalnih vodiča.En: She decided to venture onto a trail she had heard about from local guides on her own.Hr: Možda će, kada otkrije nešto posebno, pridružiti joj se i Luka i Antonija.En: Maybe when she discovered something special, Luka and Antonija would join her.Hr: Ostavivši prijatelje iza sebe, Ivana je krenula šumskom stazom.En: Leaving her friends behind, Ivana set out on the forest trail.Hr: Snijeg je škripao pod njezinim nogama, a hladni vjetar blago joj je ljuljao kosu.En: The snow crunched under her feet, and the cold wind gently swayed her hair.Hr: Nakon pola sata hodanja, došla je do zadivljujućeg vidikovca.En: After half an hour of walking, she reached a stunning lookout.Hr: Pogled je oduzimao dah; zaleđena jezera i zaleđeni slapovi pružali su prizor koji samo priroda može stvoriti.En: The view was breathtaking; frozen lakes and icy waterfalls offered a sight that only nature can create.Hr: Puna ponosa, pogledala je dolje u dolinu, slika koja se širila pred njom, bila je neopisiva.En: Full of pride, she looked down into the valley, the scene before her was indescribable.Hr: Ubrzo zaboravljena samoća prestala je biti problem jer su Luka i Antonija stigli za njom, zabrinuti zbog njezinog naglog odlaska.En: Soon, solitude was no longer a problem because Luka and Antonija caught up with her, concerned about her sudden departure.Hr: "Ivana, bilo smo zabrinuti," rekao je Luka, dok Antonija šutke klimala glavom, skrivenog osmijeha na licu.En: "Ivana, we were worried," Luka said, while Antonija nodded silently, a hidden smile on her face.Hr: Ivana ih je pogledala i shvatila da su, unatoč različitim interesima, svi tu zbog zajedničkog iskustva.En: Ivana looked at them and realized that despite their different interests, they were all there for the shared experience.Hr: Razgovarali su o nevoljama, što im je ova ljepota značila.En: They talked about the challenges and what this beauty meant to them.Hr: Antonija je počela raditi skicu onoga što im je krajolik pružao, dok je Luka shvaćao vrijednost trenutka izvan društvenih igara.En: Antonija began to sketch what the landscape offered them, while Luka started to understand the value of moments beyond social games.Hr: "Svi trebamo više cijeniti ovakva mjesta," rekao je Luka ozbiljno.En: "We all need to appreciate places like this more," Luka said seriously.Hr: Antonijina slika, Lukiina mudrost i Ivanina strast spojile su se u jedno - trenutke sloge oko ljepote koju su dijelili.En: Antonija's drawing, Luka's ...
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  • Ivana's Race Against Time: A Snowy Mission in Dubrovnik

    Ivana's Race Against Time: A Snowy Mission in Dubrovnik
    Dec 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Race Against Time: A Snowy Mission in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je polako prekrivao stare ulice Dubrovnika, stvarajući prekrasan, ali sklizak pejzaž.En: Snow was slowly covering the old streets of Dubrovnik, creating a beautiful yet slippery landscape.Hr: Starogradska jezgra blistala je pod svjetlom fenjera, ukrašena za blagdan Svetog Nikole.En: The old town center shone under the light of lanterns, decorated for the holiday of Saint Nicholas.Hr: Snijeg se škripavo uvlačio u Ivane cipele dok je žurila niz popločanu ulicu.En: The snow crunched under Ivana's shoes as she hurried down the cobblestone street.Hr: Njen dah bio je spor i težak, ali odlučnost je gurala naprijed.En: Her breath was slow and heavy, but determination pushed her forward.Hr: Ivana je držala pismo čvrsto uz prsa.En: Ivana held a letter tightly to her chest.Hr: U pismu su bile važne vijesti za Marka.En: The letter contained important news for Marko.Hr: Vijesti koje bi mogle promijeniti sve.En: News that could change everything.Hr: U daljini su se čule sirene broda.En: In the distance, the sound of a ship's sirens could be heard.Hr: Marko je imao otići na brod za daleku plovidbu koja bi potrajala mjesecima.En: Marko was about to leave on a ship for a distant voyage that would last months.Hr: U mislima Ivani, nije bilo vremena za gubljenje.En: In Ivana's mind, there was no time to lose.Hr: Oblaci su zavladali nebom, donoseći iznenadni snježni nalet.En: Clouds took over the sky, bringing an unexpected snow flurry.Hr: Ivana više nije mogla jasno vidjeti put.En: Ivana could no longer clearly see the path.Hr: Ipak, nije odustajala.En: Still, she didn't give up.Hr: "Mogu ja to," ponavljala je u sebi.En: "I can do it," she repeated to herself.Hr: Odlučila je skratiti put kroz uske, skliske uličice.En: She decided to shorten her route through the narrow, slippery alleyways.Hr: Bilo je riskantno, ali bila je spremna učiniti sve.En: It was risky, but she was ready to do anything.Hr: Dok je prolazila uskom stazom, Ivana je osjetila kako joj noga klizi.En: As she passed through a narrow path, Ivana felt her foot slip.Hr: Pala je, a pismo je ispalo iz njenih ruku.En: She fell, and the letter slipped from her hands.Hr: Srce joj je stalo.En: Her heart stopped.Hr: Brzo je posegnula za njim, hvatajući ga u zadnjem trenutku.En: She quickly reached for it, grabbing it at the last moment.Hr: Trebalo je stići na vrijeme.En: It needed to arrive in time.Hr: Na kraju puta, Ivana je ugledala luku.En: At the end of the path, Ivana saw the harbor.Hr: Vidjela je Marka kako stoji na doku, spreman se ukrcati na brod.En: She saw Marko standing on the dock, ready to board the ship.Hr: Uz sve snage, potrčala je prema njemu.En: With all her strength, she ran toward him.Hr: Njeno srce udaralo je jače nego ikad.En: Her heart was beating harder than ever.Hr: "Marko!En: "Marko!"Hr: " povikala je.En: she shouted.Hr: Marko se okrenuo, iznenađen njezinim pozivom.En: Marko turned, surprised by her call.Hr: Pogledao je u pismo koje mu je pružila.En: He looked at the letter she handed him.Hr: Njegovo lice postalo je ozbiljno dok ga je čitao.En: His face became serious as he read it.Hr: Vidjevši važnost onoga što je pročitao, odlučio je odgoditi put za jedan dan.En: Seeing the importance of what he read, he decided to delay his trip by a day.Hr: Zagrlio je Ivanu, zahvalan što je došla baš na vrijeme.En: He embraced Ivana, grateful that she had come just in time.Hr: Dok su stajali zajedno, okruženi bijelim pahuljama, Ivana je shvatila koliko je važno suočiti se s preprekama.En: As they stood together, surrounded by white snowflakes, Ivana realized how important it is to face obstacles.Hr: Shvatila je snagu upornosti.En: She understood the power of persistence.Hr: Unatoč hladnoći i snijegu, toplo joj je bilo pri srcu.En: Despite the cold and the snow, her heart felt warm.Hr: Sutradan će Marko krenuti, ali danas su oboje naučili vrijednost hrabrosti i odlučnosti.En: Tomorrow, Marko would depart, but today they both learned the value of courage and determination.Hr: I Dubrovnik, prekriven snijegom, bio je tih svjedok njihove priče.En: And Dubrovnik, covered in snow, was a silent witness to their story. Vocabulary Words:covering: prekrivaoslippery: sklizaklandscape: pejzažlanterns: fenjeracrunched: škripavodetermination: odlučnostdistant: dalekuvoyage: plovidbuflurry: naletnarrow: uskaslip: klizidock: dokembraced: zagrlioobstacles: preprekamapersistence: upornostivalue: vrijednostwitness: svjedokstreets: uliceshone: blistalashouted: povikalaharbor: lukuroute: putrisk: riskantnounexpected: iznenadniurgency: hitnostimportance: važnostmagnitude: veličinaslippery: skliskestrength: snagecourage: hrabrosti
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    14 mins
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