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  • Unexpected Connections: Love and Laughter at the Ice Hotel

    Unexpected Connections: Love and Laughter at the Ice Hotel
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Unexpected Connections: Love and Laughter at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred ledenog hotela, svjetlucavog u noći punoj zvijezda.En: Ivana stood in front of the ice hotel, shimmering under a starry night sky.Hr: Srce joj je kucalo s nadom i uzbuđenjem.En: Her heart was beating with hope and excitement.Hr: Bio je Dan zaljubljenih, a ona je željela upoznati nekoga posebnog.En: It was Valentine's Day, and she wanted to meet someone special.Hr: Hotel od leda bio je prepun parova, zaljubljeni osmijesi i nježne geste vladali su prostorom.En: The ice hotel was filled with couples, with loving smiles and gentle gestures occupying the space.Hr: Marko je nevoljko kročio kroz ledena vrata.En: Marko hesitantly stepped through the icy doors.Hr: Njegovi prijatelji su ga nagovorili da dođe, govoreći kako će biti zabavno.En: His friends had convinced him to come, saying it would be fun.Hr: Ipak, on nije dijelio njihovo mišljenje.En: However, he didn't share their opinion.Hr: Nadao se večeri bez nespretnih situacija.En: He hoped for an evening without awkward situations.Hr: Dok je Ivana srkala svoj topli čaj, ugledala je visokog mladića kratke smeđe kose.En: As Ivana sipped her warm tea, she spotted a tall young man with short brown hair.Hr: Njeno srce je poskočilo.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Hr: Morala je biti Markov blind date!En: He must be her blind date Marko!Hr: "Zdravo, ja sam Ivana," rekla je s osmijehom prilazeći mu.En: "Hello, I'm Ivana," she said with a smile, approaching him.Hr: Marko je bio zbunjen, ali njen osmijeh bio je predivan.En: Marko was confused, but her smile was beautiful.Hr: "Zdravo, ja sam Marko," odgovorio je.En: "Hello, I'm Marko," he replied.Hr: "Mislim da me zamjenjuješ za nekog drugog.En: "I think you have me mistaken for someone else."Hr: "Prije nego što je uspio objasniti, glazba je promijenila ritam.En: Before he could explain, the music changed its rhythm.Hr: Ivana je oduševljeno povukla Marka na plesni podij.En: Ivana enthusiastically pulled Marko onto the dance floor.Hr: "Samo igraj," rekla je veselo.En: "Just dance," she said cheerfully.Hr: Marko je slijedio njen ritam, shvativši da bi moglo biti zabavno igrati se zajedno s Ivaninom zamjenom.En: Marko followed her lead, realizing it might be fun to play along with Ivana's mix-up.Hr: Kako su plesali, Marko se više opuštao, a smijeh je bio prisutan svakog trenutka.En: As they danced, Marko loosened up, and laughter filled every moment.Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako se srce polako otvara, zaboravljajući na večernje planove i uživajući u sadašnjem trenutku.En: Ivana felt her heart slowly open up, forgetting the evening's plans and enjoying the present moment.Hr: Ali, usred plesnog ludila, prišao im je mladić.En: But amid the dance madness, a young man approached them.Hr: "Ivana?En: "Ivana?"Hr: " rekao je zbunjeno.En: he said, confused.Hr: Bio je to pravi blind date.En: He was the actual blind date.Hr: Ivana je zacrvenila od smijeha.En: Ivana blushed with laughter.Hr: "Oprosti, zamijenila sam te za Marka!En: "Sorry, I mistook you for Marko!Hr: Ovo je.En: This is...Hr: Marko.En: Marko."Hr: " Rekla je s iskrenošću.En: She said sincerely.Hr: Marko se nasmijao situaciji, osjećajući toplinu kako raste u njegovom srcu.En: Marko laughed at the situation, feeling warmth growing in his heart.Hr: Valovi smijeha prostrujali su kroz sve njih.En: Waves of laughter flowed through all of them.Hr: Sada, situacija je bila razjašnjena, ali nitko nije osjećao napetost.En: Now, the situation was clarified, but no one felt tense.Hr: Kad su se događaji smirili, Ivana i Marko, još uvijek smiješeći se, odlučili su sjesti na jedan od ledenih stolica.En: When the events settled, Ivana and Marko, still smiling, decided to sit on one of the ice chairs.Hr: "Zar nije nevjerojatno kako slučajne stvari mogu stvoriti prekrasne uspomene?En: "Isn't it amazing how random things can create beautiful memories?"Hr: " pitala je Ivana.En: Ivana asked.Hr: "Da," složio se Marko, "Nisam očekivao ovako zabavnu večer.En: "Yes," Marko agreed, "I didn't expect such a fun evening.Hr: Drago mi je što smo se našli.En: I'm glad we met."Hr: "Dogovorili su se da ostanu u kontaktu jer su osjetili istinsku povezanost.En: They agreed to stay in touch because they felt a genuine connection.Hr: Ivana je shvatila da neočekivani susreti često skrivaju ljepotu, a Marko je naučio da je ponekad dobro izaći iz zone komfora.En: Ivana realized that unexpected encounters often hide beauty, and Marko learned that it's sometimes good to step out of his comfort zone.Hr: Ledenjak hotel svjetlucao je cijelu noć, kao svjetiljka koja podsjeća na neočekivane radosti i prijateljstva koja se rađaju iz zamjena.En: The ice hotel glittered all night long, like a beacon reminding them of the unexpected ...
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  • Warmth Amid Winter: A Heartwarming Tale of Connection

    Warmth Amid Winter: A Heartwarming Tale of Connection
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Warmth Amid Winter: A Heartwarming Tale of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U srcu zime, bijeli snijeg prekrio je polja oko male bolnice.En: In the heart of winter, white snow covered the fields around the small hospital.Hr: Bolnica nije bila obično mjesto.En: The hospital was not an ordinary place.Hr: Bila je poljska bolnica, smještena u seoskom području, gdje ljudi nisu imali puno.En: It was a field hospital, located in a rural area where people didn't have much.Hr: Snijeg je činio cijeli krajolik tihim, ali iznutra bolnice nije bilo tiho.En: The snow made the whole landscape quiet, but inside the hospital, it wasn't quiet.Hr: Unutra je bilo mnogo rada i buke.En: Inside, there was a lot of work and noise.Hr: Ivana je bila medicinska sestra.En: Ivana was a nurse.Hr: Radila je marljivo.En: She worked diligently.Hr: Brinula se o pacijentima.En: She took care of the patients.Hr: Imala je veliko srce, ali rijetko je pokazivala svoje osjećaje.En: She had a big heart, but she rarely showed her emotions.Hr: Željela je povezati se s nekim, no posao ju je stalno zaokupljao.En: She wanted to connect with someone, but her work constantly occupied her.Hr: Luka je bio volonter.En: Luka was a volunteer.Hr: Nekad je bio vojnik, a sada se trudio pomoći u bolnici.En: He used to be a soldier, and now he was trying to help in the hospital.Hr: Borio se s prilagodbom na civilni život.En: He struggled with adjusting to civilian life.Hr: Nosio je svoju prošlost poput tereta.En: He carried his past like a burden.Hr: Bio je tih, ali vrijedan.En: He was quiet but hardworking.Hr: Maja je bila Ivanina cimerica.En: Maja was Ivana's roommate.Hr: Često je govorila Ivani: "Otvori svoje srce."En: She often told Ivana, "Open your heart."Hr: No, Ivana bi se samo nasmijala i zanemarila njen savjet, previše fokusirana na posao.En: But Ivana would just smile and ignore her advice, too focused on work.Hr: Jednog zimskog dana, Ivana je odlučila nešto promijeniti.En: One winter day, Ivana decided to change something.Hr: Tijekom pauze, sjela je pokraj Luke.En: During a break, she sat next to Luka.Hr: "Hoćeš li kavu?" pitala je.En: "Would you like a coffee?" she asked.Hr: Luka je iznenađeno podigao pogled.En: Luka looked up in surprise.Hr: "Hvala," rekao je.En: "Thank you," he said.Hr: Razgovarali su o svakodnevnim stvarima, a Ivana je počela pričati priče o svom životu kao medicinske sestre.En: They talked about everyday things, and Ivana began to tell stories about her life as a nurse.Hr: Dan za danom, Ivana i Luka postajali su bliži.En: Day by day, Ivana and Luka grew closer.Hr: Njihovi razgovori postali su dublji.En: Their conversations became deeper.Hr: Ivana je osjećala kako njezino srce postaje lakše.En: Ivana felt her heart become lighter.Hr: Luka je polako otvarao vrata svoje duše.En: Luka was slowly opening the doors to his soul.Hr: Na Valentinovo, Ivana je pripremila iznenađenje.En: On Valentine's Day, Ivana prepared a surprise.Hr: Skuhala je kavu i donijela peciva.En: She brewed coffee and brought pastries.Hr: "Sretan Valentinovo," rekla je, sramežljivo mu ponijevši toplu šalicu.En: "Happy Valentine's," she said, shyly handing him the warm cup.Hr: Lukaov osmijeh bio je svjetlo u hladnoj sobi.En: Luka's smile was a light in the cold room.Hr: "Hvala ti," rekao je, gledajući je u oči.En: "Thank you," he said, looking her in the eyes.Hr: Taman kad su htjeli nastaviti razgovor, začuli su viku.En: Just as they wanted to continue their conversation, they heard a shout.Hr: Hitna situacija.En: An emergency situation.Hr: Svi su se trčali.En: Everyone was rushing.Hr: Ivana i Luka morali su zajedno raditi, brzo i koncentrirano.En: Ivana and Luka had to work together, quickly and focused.Hr: Nakon što je kriza prošla, sjedili su iscrpljeni.En: After the crisis passed, they sat exhausted.Hr: Luka je pogledao Ivanu.En: Luka looked at Ivana.Hr: "Znaš," počeo je, "moj prošli život nije bio lagan.En: "You know," he started, "my past life wasn't easy.Hr: Ali ti... ti mi daješ nadu."En: But you... you give me hope."Hr: Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce poskoči.En: Ivana felt her heart leap.Hr: "I ti meni," priznala je.En: "And you give me," she admitted.Hr: To je bio početak nečeg novog.En: That was the beginning of something new.Hr: Ivana je naučila da je važno balansirati posao i osobne veze.En: Ivana learned that it is important to balance work and personal relationships.Hr: Luka je našao nekoga tko ga razumije.En: Luka found someone who understood him.Hr: Zajedno su osjećali da, usprkos hladnoj zimi vani, u srcu bolnice bilo je topline.En: Together, they felt that, despite the cold winter outside, there was warmth in the heart of the hospital.Hr: Zima je nastavljala, no Ivana i Luka znali su da je napokon stigla njihova osobna proljeća.En: Winter continued, but Ivana...
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  • Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Compassion

    Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Compassion
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Compassion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko sunce probijalo je oblake, stvarajući sjaj na snježnoj podlozi oko poljske bolnice.En: The winter sun broke through the clouds, creating a glow on the snowy ground around the field hospital.Hr: Bio je to dan školske predstave, i obiteljima iz cijele zajednice lica su bila ispunjena uzbuđenjem.En: It was the day of the school play, and families from the entire community had faces filled with excitement.Hr: Bijeli šatori poljske bolnice stajali su kao tiha straža, spremni za svaki slučaj.En: The white tents of the field hospital stood as a silent guard, ready for any eventuality.Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred jednog šatora, promatrajući okupljene ljude.En: Ivan stood in front of one of the tents, observing the gathered people.Hr: Bio je student medicine, volonter, i iako je bio predan i marljiv, osjećao je nesigurnost.En: He was a medical student, a volunteer, and although he was dedicated and diligent, he felt uncertain.Hr: Svaka situacija mogla je postati hitna, i on je želio dokazati sebi da će se snaći.En: Any situation could become urgent, and he wanted to prove to himself that he would manage.Hr: U tom trenutku, kroz gomilu koja se kretala pored šatora, začuo je tihi plač.En: At that moment, through the crowd moving past the tent, he heard a quiet sobbing.Hr: Bio je to Marin, malen dječak sa smeđim kovrčama, odvojen od svojih roditelja.En: It was Marin, a small boy with brown curls, separated from his parents.Hr: Izgubljen je i preplašen, suze su mu klizile niz obraze.En: He was lost and frightened, tears streaming down his cheeks.Hr: Ivan se sagnuo prema njemu.En: Ivan bent down towards him.Hr: "Bok, ja sam Ivan.En: "Hi, I'm Ivan.Hr: Jesi li se izgubio?En: Are you lost?"Hr: " upitao je blagim glasom.En: he asked in a gentle voice.Hr: Marin je kimnuo glavom, oči mu pune straha.En: Marin nodded, his eyes full of fear.Hr: Ivan je osjetio kako mu se srce steže, odlučio je da mora pomoći.En: Ivan felt his heart tighten and decided he must help.Hr: Iako se očekivalo da Ivan ostane na svom zadatku, on se odlučio posvetiti Marinu.En: Although it was expected for Ivan to remain at his post, he chose to dedicate himself to Marin.Hr: "Hajdemo pronaći tvoje roditelje," rekao je, nježno uhvativši maleno ruku.En: "Let's find your parents," he said, gently taking the little hand.Hr: Zajedno su krenuli kroz užurbanu masu.En: Together they moved through the bustling crowd.Hr: Ivan se sjetio onoga što je naučio – ostati miran i držati stvari pod kontrolom.En: Ivan remembered what he had learned—to stay calm and keep things under control.Hr: Pričao je s Marinom, pokušavajući ga smiriti.En: He talked to Marin, trying to calm him.Hr: Pričao mu je o životu u bolnici, o snijegu, o zvijezdama koje će se kasnije pojaviti na nebu.En: He told him about life in the hospital, about the snow, about the stars that would later appear in the sky.Hr: Nakon nekog vremena, kroz vrevu su začuli poznate glasove.En: After some time, through the hustle, they heard familiar voices.Hr: Marinov otac i majka hitali su prema njima, zabrinuti ali sretni kad su ga ugledali.En: Marin's father and mother were rushing towards them, worried but happy when they saw him.Hr: Marin je potrčao prema njima, Ivan je osjetio kako mu nestaje težina s ramena.En: Marin ran towards them, and Ivan felt the weight lift from his shoulders.Hr: Zahvalili su mu, vidno dirnuti, i držeći Marinu za ruku, nestali u gužvi.En: They thanked him, visibly moved, and holding Marin's hand, they disappeared into the crowd.Hr: Ivan je ostao stajati, osjećajući toplinu i ponos.En: Ivan remained standing, feeling warmth and pride.Hr: Toga dana, Ivan je shvatio da ima snagu nositi se s izazovima.En: That day, Ivan realized he had the strength to face challenges.Hr: Dok se vraćao prema šatoru, pahulje su počele ponovno padati, prekrivajući tlo.En: As he returned toward the tent, snowflakes began to fall again, covering the ground.Hr: Uz osmijeh, Ivan je znao da je spreman za sve što dolazi.En: With a smile, Ivan knew he was ready for whatever came next.Hr: Bio je na putu prema tome da postane doktor, a danas je napravio važan korak bliže svom cilju.En: He was on his way to becoming a doctor, and today he had taken an important step closer to his goal. Vocabulary Words:winter: zimskoglow: sjajsnowy: snježnojcommunity: zajednicetents: šatorisilent: tihaeventuality: slučajgathered: okupljenediligent: marljivuncertain: nesigurnosturgent: hitnaprove: dokazatisobbing: plačfrightened: preplašentears: suzecheeks: obrazegentle: blagimtighten: stežebustling: užurbanucalm: miranhustle: vrevufamiliar: poznaterush: hitaliweight: težinapride: ponosstrength: snaguchallenges: izazovimatoward: premasnowflakes: ...
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