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  • From Sketches to Stage: Ivan's Halloween Triumph

    From Sketches to Stage: Ivan's Halloween Triumph
    Oct 31 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Sketches to Stage: Ivan's Halloween Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Vesele boje jeseni zavladale su ulicama Zagreba.En: The cheerful colors of autumn took over the streets of Zagreb.Hr: Na Ilici, glavnoj gradskoj ulici, širio se miris svježe pečenih kestena.En: On Ilica, the main city street, the scent of freshly roasted chestnuts wafted through the air.Hr: Noćna svjetla bacala su tople sjene po kockicama pločnika, dok su prolaznici u neobičnim kostimima žurile prema lokalnom kafiću.En: The night lights cast warm shadows over the cobblestones, as passersby in unusual costumes hurried towards a local café.Hr: U samom srcu tog kaotičnog prizora bio je Ivan.En: In the very heart of this chaotic scene was Ivan.Hr: Bio je to tihi ilustrator, uvijek s bilježnicom u ruci, stvarajući svjetove punih fantastičnih bića.En: He was a quiet illustrator, always with a notebook in hand, creating worlds full of fantastic creatures.Hr: Ali danas je nešto bilo drugačije.En: But today, something was different.Hr: Pripremao se za večerašnji natjecateljski izazov – kostimografski natjecanje za Noć vještica u kafiću na Ilici.En: He was preparing for this evening's competitive challenge – a costume contest for Halloween at the café on Ilica.Hr: Ivan je stajao nekoliko koraka ispred ulaza, skrivajući svoj kostim pod dugačkim kaputom.En: Ivan stood a few steps in front of the entrance, hiding his costume under a long coat.Hr: On je maštao o pobjedi koja bi mu donijela priznanje i potaknula ga na još smjelije stvaranje.En: He dreamed of winning, which would bring him recognition and encourage him to create even more boldly.Hr: No, u srcu ga je pritiskala snažna nesigurnost, pojačana konkurencijom poput Petre, talentirane dizajnerice čiji su kostimi uvijek plijenili pažnju.En: Yet in his heart, a strong insecurity pressed him, heightened by the competition like Petra, a talented designer whose costumes always captured attention.Hr: Dok je Ivan oklijevao, pojavio se Luka, njegov prijatelj iz djetinjstva, s riječima koje je Ivan duboko cijenio.En: As Ivan hesitated, Luka, his childhood friend, appeared with words that Ivan deeply valued.Hr: “Pokaži ono što voliš,” rekao je Luka sa smiješkom, gledajući Ivana prijateljski i bodreći ga svojom sigurnom prisutnošću.En: "Show what you love," said Luka with a smile, looking at Ivan with a friendly and supportive presence.Hr: Ivan je duboko uzdahnuo i napravio korak naprijed.En: Ivan took a deep breath and stepped forward.Hr: Kafić je bio ispunjen smijehom i šapatima, prostor ukrašen bundevičastim svjetiljkama i umjetnim paukovim mrežama.En: The café was filled with laughter and whispers, the space adorned with pumpkin-shaped lanterns and artificial spider webs.Hr: Na središnjem dijelu prostorije bila je mala pozornica, gdje su se natjecatelji redali i pozdravljali gledatelje.En: In the center of the room was a small stage where participants lined up and greeted the audience.Hr: Kad je došao red na Ivana, njegovo srce ubrzano je tuklo.En: When it was Ivan's turn, his heart raced.Hr: S trakom bubnja, Ivan je polako otvorio svoj kaput, razotkrivajući kostim inspiriran vlastitim crtežima – neobično stvorenje s krilima od tkanine koja su jedva jedvice prekrivala njegove ruke i glavom prekrivenom maskom koja je nalikovala životinji iz bajke.En: With the beat of a drum, Ivan slowly opened his coat, revealing a costume inspired by his own drawings – an unusual creature with wings made of fabric that barely covered his arms, and a head adorned with a mask resembling an animal from a fairy tale.Hr: Tišina.En: Silence.Hr: Zatim nagli pljesak koji je raspršio njegov strah.En: Then a sudden applause that dispelled his fear.Hr: Publika je bila oduševljena, priznavajući njegov trud i kreativnost.En: The audience was delighted, acknowledging his effort and creativity.Hr: Čak je i Petra pljeskala najvećim osmijehom, pokazujući Ivanu iskreno divljenje.En: Even Petra clapped with the biggest smile, showing Ivan genuine admiration.Hr: Na kraju večeri, Ivan nije samo pobijedio u natjecanju.En: By the end of the evening, Ivan not only won the contest.Hr: On je pobijedio strah i sumnju u sebe.En: He overcame his fear and self-doubt.Hr: Zahvaljujući podršci, hrabrio se dijeliti svoj svijet s drugima.En: Thanks to support, he encouraged himself to share his world with others.Hr: Osjećao se slobodnijim, sigurnijim u svoje sposobnosti i odlučnim da nastavi dalje, ostavljajući iza sebe sjeme straha koje je nekoć stezalo njegovo srce.En: He felt freer, more confident in his abilities, and determined to continue, leaving behind the seeds of fear that once gripped his heart.Hr: Ta noć na Ilici postala je početak njegovog novog života, u kojem je umjetnost bila slobodan izraz, a ne skriveni tajni ...
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  • Escaping Shadows: Team Unity Prevails in Spooky Labyrinth

    Escaping Shadows: Team Unity Prevails in Spooky Labyrinth
    Oct 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Escaping Shadows: Team Unity Prevails in Spooky Labyrinth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ured u Zagrebu pretvoren je u tamno oslikani labirint.En: The office in Zagreb was transformed into a darkly painted labyrinth.Hr: Podovi su škripali ispod nogu dok su članovi tima ulazili.En: The floors creaked underfoot as team members entered.Hr: Niska svjetla bacala su sjene preko paučine i izrezbarenih bundeva.En: Dim lights cast shadows over cobwebs and carved pumpkins.Hr: Marin, Klara i Luka stajali su na početku izazova.En: Marin, Klara, and Luka stood at the beginning of the challenge.Hr: Bio je to team-building, ali više je nalikovalo avanturi strave.En: It was a team-building event, but it more closely resembled a horror adventure.Hr: Vanjski jesenji povjetarac ulazio je kroz prozore, ali unutar prostora, osjećala se toplina zajedništva.En: The autumn breeze came in through the windows, but inside, there was a warmth of togetherness.Hr: Marin je pogledao svoje kolege.En: Marin looked at his colleagues.Hr: Morao je voditi tim do uspjeha, pokazati višim menadžerima njihovu učinkovitost.En: He had to lead the team to success, to show the senior managers their efficiency.Hr: Znao je da je Klara briljantna u rješavanju zagonetki, a Luka, iako novo lice, imao je entuzijazam koji je razvedravao atmosferu.En: He knew that Klara was brilliant at solving puzzles, and Luka, although a new face, had an enthusiasm that brightened the atmosphere.Hr: No, Luka je imao tajnu — nije volio zatvorene prostore.En: However, Luka had a secret — he didn't like enclosed spaces.Hr: Dok su krenuli, prva zagonetka pojavila se na zidu, natpis isprepleten sablasnim simbolima.En: As they began, the first puzzle appeared on the wall, a sign intertwined with spooky symbols.Hr: Klara se zagledala u poruku, analizirajući svaki detalj.En: Klara stared at the message, analyzing every detail.Hr: "Mislim da bi ovo moglo biti povezano sa stihovima pjesme", rekla je, brzo prelazeći pogledom po simbolima.En: "I think this might be connected to the lyrics of a song," she said, quickly scanning the symbols.Hr: "Odlično, Klara," Marin je pohvalio, ali vidio je da Luka stoji po strani, dlanovi mu znojavi.En: "Great, Klara," Marin praised her, but he noticed that Luka stood aside, his palms sweating.Hr: "Luka, jesi li u redu?"En: "Luka, are you okay?"Hr: Luka kimnu, ali njegove oči su govorile drugačije.En: Luka nodded, but his eyes said otherwise.Hr: "Imamo samo jedan sat, moramo se požuriti," dodao je kroz zgrčene usne.En: "We have only one hour, we need to hurry," he added through clenched lips.Hr: Dok su riješavali zagonetke, bilo je jasnije da Luka postaje nervozan.En: As they solved the puzzles, it became clearer that Luka was growing more nervous.Hr: U jednom trenutku, zastao je i duboko udahnuo, pokušavajući sakriti paniku.En: At one point, he paused and took a deep breath, trying to hide his panic.Hr: Marin se približio Luki i položio mu ruku na rame.En: Marin approached Luka and placed a hand on his shoulder.Hr: "Luka, mogu li ti pomoći?"En: "Luka, can I help you?"Hr: Kada je Luka napokon podijelio svoju nelagodu zbog prostora, Marin je donošenje odluke preusmjerio.En: When Luka finally shared his discomfort with the space, Marin redirected the decision-making.Hr: Umjesto da se usredotoče samo na brzinu, odlučio je da podrška svakom članu tima mora doći prvo.En: Instead of focusing solely on speed, he decided that supporting each team member must come first.Hr: "Dajmo si još malo vremena. Svi ćemo raditi zajedno."En: "Let's give ourselves more time. We will all work together."Hr: Klara se suglasila, i oni su se udružili, ohrabrujući Luku.En: Klara agreed, and they teamed up, encouraging Luka.Hr: Marin, Klara i Luka nastavili su kroz labirint, svaki korak pod okriljem razumijevanja i suradnje.En: Marin, Klara, and Luka continued through the labyrinth, each step under the cover of understanding and cooperation.Hr: Na kraju, uz samo nekoliko minuta na satu, riješili su posljednju zagonetku.En: In the end, with just a few minutes left on the clock, they solved the last puzzle.Hr: Zvono je zazvonilo, najavljujući njihov izlazak.En: The bell rang, announcing their exit.Hr: Dok su stajali vani, svjež zrak jeseni dočekao ih je.En: As they stood outside, the fresh autumn air greeted them.Hr: Marin je shvatio važnost empatije i podrške.En: Marin realized the importance of empathy and support.Hr: Postigli su više nego samo izlaz iz sobe; postigli su povezanost unutar tima.En: They had achieved more than just exiting the room; they achieved a connection within the team.Hr: Klara mu se zahvalila na razumijevanju, a Luka, sada smiren, nasmiješio se s povjerenjem.En: Klara thanked him for his understanding, and Luka, now calm, smiled with confidence.Hr: "Idući put, vi birate izazov...
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    17 min
  • Corporate Secrets Unveiled: A Halloween to Remember

    Corporate Secrets Unveiled: A Halloween to Remember
    Oct 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Corporate Secrets Unveiled: A Halloween to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U rano jutro, sunce je sramežljivo probijalo kroz prozore ureda dok su jesenski listovi padali na pločnike grada.En: In the early morning, the sun shyly pierced through the office windows as the autumn leaves fell on the city's sidewalks.Hr: Unutar modernog, elegantnog ureda, na svakom stolu smiješile su se male bundeve, a sjajne papirnate duhove visjele su sa stropa.En: Inside the modern, elegant office, small pumpkins smiled on every desk, and shiny paper ghosts hung from the ceiling.Hr: Bio je to dan Halloween partyja u firmi.En: It was the day of the Halloween party at the company.Hr: Ivana je sjedila za svojim stolom razmišljajući o zadnjim tjednima.En: Ivana sat at her desk reflecting on the past few weeks.Hr: Radila je kao voditeljica projekata u velikoj korporaciji već nekoliko godina.En: She had been working as a project manager at a large corporation for several years.Hr: Bila je ambiciozna i uvijek se trudila raditi pošteno.En: She was ambitious and always tried to work honestly.Hr: Ali nešto ju je mučilo.En: But something was troubling her.Hr: Njezini nadređeni nedavno su joj dali neobične zadatke, a intuicija joj je govorila da nešto nije u redu.En: Her superiors had recently given her unusual tasks, and her intuition told her that something was not right.Hr: Marko, kolega iz računovodstva, prošao je kraj njezinog stola.En: Marko, a colleague from accounting, walked past her desk.Hr: "Bok, Ivana!En: "Hi, Ivana!Hr: Jesi spremna za party?En: Are you ready for the party?"Hr: " upitao je veselo, dok je ispravljao papirnatog kostura na svom stolu.En: he asked cheerfully as he adjusted the paper skeleton on his desk.Hr: "Da, Marko," odgovorila je Ivana, pokušavajući zvučati opušteno.En: "Yes, Marko," replied Ivana, trying to sound relaxed.Hr: No, nelagoda u njezinom glasu nije promakla ni Nini, njezinoj prijateljici koja je radila na recepciji.En: But the unease in her voice did not escape even Nina, her friend who worked at reception.Hr: Nina je prišla i dodirnula Ivanino rame.En: Nina approached and touched Ivana's shoulder.Hr: "Ivana, jesi dobro?En: "Ivana, are you okay?Hr: Djeluješ zabrinuto.En: You seem worried."Hr: ""Zadnje vrijeme osjećam da nešto nije u redu s tvrtkom," priznala je Ivana tiho.En: "Lately, I have been feeling that something is wrong with the company," Ivana admitted quietly.Hr: "Imam osjećaj da rade nešto ilegalno, ali ne mogu to dokazati.En: "I have a feeling they are doing something illegal, but I can't prove it."Hr: "Nina ju je ohrabrila.En: Nina encouraged her.Hr: "Možda bi trebala razmisliti o prikupljanju dokaza, ali budi oprezna.En: "Maybe you should think about gathering evidence, but be careful."Hr: "Tijekom zabave, Ivana je shvatila da je to prava prilika da prikupi više informacija.En: During the party, Ivana realized that it was the right opportunity to gather more information.Hr: Većina zaposlenika bila je zauzeta plesom i uživanjem u strašnim poslasticama.En: Most employees were busy dancing and enjoying the spooky treats.Hr: Brzo se ušuljala u ured svog šefa.En: She quickly sneaked into her boss's office.Hr: Srce joj je snažno kucalo dok je u tamnom prostoru pretraživala ladice.En: Her heart was pounding as she searched the drawers in the dimly lit room.Hr: Naposljetku, pronašla je nekoliko dokumenata koji su izgledali sumnjivo.En: Eventually, she found several documents that looked suspicious.Hr: Bili su to ugovori s čudnim klauzulama.En: They were contracts with strange clauses.Hr: Dok je proučavala dokumente, začula je korake.En: As she examined the documents, she heard footsteps.Hr: Sakrila se iza masivnog ormara.En: She hid behind a massive cabinet.Hr: Bila je to minuta napetosti prije nego što je osoba otišla.En: It was a minute of tension before the person left.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula i znala je što joj je činiti.En: Ivana took a deep breath and knew what she had to do.Hr: Sljedećeg dana, Ivana je anonimno prijavila ilegalne aktivnosti vlastima.En: The next day, Ivana anonymously reported the illegal activities to the authorities.Hr: Ured je ubrzo postao meta istrage.En: The office soon became the target of an investigation.Hr: Ivana je tiho napustila firmu, znajući da je napravila pravu stvar.En: Ivana quietly left the company, knowing she had done the right thing.Hr: Prostrani hodnici koje je nekada poznavala sada su bili prazni za nju.En: The spacious hallways she once knew now felt empty to her.Hr: No, hodajući ulicama grada prekrivenim zlatnim lišćem, osjetila je kako se budi nova snaga unutar nje.En: But as she walked the city streets covered with golden leaves, she felt a new strength awakening within her.Hr: Shvatila je koliko je važno stajati uz svoje vrijednosti.En: She realized ...
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