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  • Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora

    Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Petra je stajala na rubu vreve splitskog tržnog centra, gledajući u more šarenih cvjetova.En: Petra stood on the edge of the hustle and bustle of a Split shopping center, looking at the sea of colorful flowers.Hr: Cvjetna farma bila je puna ljudi, a zrak je bio ispunjen mirisom svježeg cvijeća.En: The flower farm was full of people, and the air was filled with the scent of fresh flowers.Hr: Dan zaljubljenih bio je iza ugla, a Petra je imala važan zadatak.En: Valentine's Day was just around the corner, and Petra had an important task.Hr: Htjela je pronaći savršeno cvijeće za Marka, svog prijatelja iz djetinjstva.En: She wanted to find the perfect flowers for Marko, her childhood friend.Hr: U tom zimski svježem zraku, Petra je razmišlja o ljubavi.En: In that crisp winter air, Petra was reflecting on love.Hr: Marko. Njezin najbolji prijatelj.En: Marko. Her best friend.Hr: Uvijek s njom, od trenutka kada su prvi put zajedno trčali po Masleničkoj ulici.En: Always with her, from the moment they first ran together down Maslenička Street.Hr: Ali sada, srcem punim osjećaja koje još nije uspjela priznati, Petra je znala da je vrijeme da mu kaže što osjeća.En: But now, with a heart full of feelings she had not yet managed to admit, Petra knew it was time to tell him how she felt.Hr: U gomili cvijeća, oči su joj se zadržale na crvenim ružama.En: Amidst the sea of flowers, her eyes lingered on red roses.Hr: Klasične su, ali... Petra se zapitala jesu li stvarno pravi izbor.En: Classic, but... Petra wondered if they were truly the right choice.Hr: "Hoće li ruže reći Marku sve ono što osjećam?" pitala se tiho.En: "Will roses say to Marko everything I feel?" she quietly asked herself.Hr: Onda joj pogled padne na šareni buket divljeg cvijeća.En: Then her gaze fell on a colorful bouquet of wildflowers.Hr: Bila je privučena jedinstvenošću.En: She was drawn to their uniqueness.Hr: Divlji zumbuli i jorgovan.En: Wild hyacinths and lilacs.Hr: Tu je bio i lavanda, s mirisom koji smiruje.En: There was also lavender, with a calming scent.Hr: Da, mislila je, njihova ljepota nosi poruku njezine nježnosti i snage njezinih osjećaja.En: Yes, she thought, their beauty carries a message of her tenderness and the strength of her feelings.Hr: Nakon što je pažljivo odabrala cvijeće, Petra je napisala malu poruku.En: After carefully selecting the flowers, Petra wrote a small note.Hr: Svatko tko bi znao za nju, znao bi da piše iskreno.En: Anyone who knew her would know she writes sincerely.Hr: "Marko, ti si moj najbolji prijatelj," pisalo je.En: "Marko, you are my best friend," it said.Hr: "Ali ja želim da budemo više od toga.En: "But I want us to be more than that.Hr: Ovo cvijeće je za tebe, kao i moje srce."En: These flowers are for you, as well as my heart."Hr: Dahći od nervoze, Petra je krenula pronaći Marka.En: Breathing nervously, Petra set out to find Marko.Hr: Našla ga je kraj kioska s voćem, gdje je razgovarao s Anom, njihovom zajedničkom prijateljicom.En: She found him by the fruit kiosk, where he was talking with Ana, their mutual friend.Hr: Ana je iznenađeno pogledala u buket u Petriinim rukama, a njezin osmijeh se smrznuo.En: Ana looked surprised at the bouquet in Petra's hands, and her smile froze.Hr: Prije nego što je Petra stigla posumnjati što Ana osjeća, Markove oči srele su se s njezinima.En: Before Petra could suspect what Ana was feeling, Marko's eyes met hers.Hr: "Za mene?" upitao je Marko, pomalo zbunjeno, ali s osmijehom koji je obećavao razumijevanje.En: "For me?" asked Marko, somewhat confused but with a smile that promised understanding.Hr: Tada je, kao iznenađenje Petri, Marko iz svoje jakne izvadio mali buket tratinčica.En: Then, to Petra's surprise, Marko pulled a small bouquet of daisies out of his jacket.Hr: "Htio sam ti dati ovo," priznao je.En: "I wanted to give you this," he admitted.Hr: "Ali nisam znao kako."En: "But I didn't know how."Hr: Petra se nasmijala, osjećajući toplinu kako se širi kroz njezino tijelo.En: Petra laughed, feeling warmth spread through her body.Hr: Trenutak je bio savršen.En: The moment was perfect.Hr: Marko je prihvatio cvijeće, a s tim i Petrine osjećaje.En: Marko accepted the flowers and with them Petra's feelings.Hr: A Petra je shvatila da ponekad rizik donosi nepredviđenu sreću.En: And Petra realized that sometimes risk brings unforeseen happiness.Hr: Nakon toga, njihovo prijateljstvo preraste u nešto prekrasno.En: After that, their friendship blossomed into something wonderful.Hr: Petra je naučila biti hrabrija, izražavati svoje osjećaje, a zimski dan u Splitu postao joj je dragocjen.En: Petra learned to be braver, to express her feelings, and a winter day in Split became precious to her.Hr: U ...
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  • A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost

    A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Petra je hodala kroz farmu cvijeća u Međimurju.En: Petra walked through the flower farm in Međimurje.Hr: Bila je tiho i mirno.En: It was quiet and peaceful.Hr: Okruživali su je redovi voćaka, uspavano cvijeće prekriveno mrazom, a u daljini su se, pod plaštem snijega, uzdizala brda.En: She was surrounded by rows of fruit trees, sleepy flowers covered with frost, and in the distance, hills rose under a blanket of snow.Hr: Bio je Dan zaljubljenih.En: It was Valentine's Day.Hr: Petra je voljela svoj posao, ali danas su joj misli bile druge, usredotočene na Davora, simpatičnog kolegu.En: Petra loved her job, but today her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on Davor, a charming colleague.Hr: Dok je prolazila kroz polje, ugledala je nešto neobično.En: As she walked through the field, she noticed something unusual.Hr: Na zemlji je ležao buket cvijeća, savršeno složen.En: On the ground lay a bouquet of flowers, perfectly arranged.Hr: Činilo se da nije slučajno tu.En: It did not seem to be there by accident.Hr: Srce joj je počelo brže kucati.En: Her heart began to beat faster.Hr: Tko je ostavio cvijeće?En: Who left the flowers?Hr: Možda je povezan s njezinim planovima za Valentinovo?En: Could it be related to her plans for Valentine's Day?Hr: Petra je odlučila istražiti.En: Petra decided to investigate.Hr: Počela je diskretno ispitivati kolege, uključujući Anu.En: She began discreetly questioning her colleagues, including Ana.Hr: Ana je bila nasmijana i tajnovita.En: Ana was smiling and mysterious.Hr: Na kraju, nije mogla više skrivati istinu.En: In the end, she couldn't hide the truth any longer.Hr: "Čula sam da je Davor ostavio taj buket", šapnula je Ana Petri.En: "I heard that Davor left that bouquet," Ana whispered to Petra.Hr: "Za nekoga koga tajno voli.En: "For someone he secretly loves."Hr: "Petra se osjećala neugodno, a u isto vrijeme bila je uzbuđena.En: Petra felt uneasy, yet at the same time, she was excited.Hr: Da li je moguće da je taj netko ona?En: Could it be possible that she was that someone?Hr: Naposljetku, odlučila je suočiti se s Davorom.En: In the end, she decided to confront Davor.Hr: Na kraju radnog dana, Petra je našla Davora kako pakuje alate.En: At the end of the workday, Petra found Davor packing tools.Hr: Okupila je hrabrost.En: She gathered her courage.Hr: "Vidjela sam buket u polju", počela je, nježno.En: "I saw the bouquet in the field," she began, gently.Hr: Davor je problijedio, nesiguran što reći.En: Davor turned pale, unsure of what to say.Hr: Nakon trenutka tišine, priznao je.En: After a moment of silence, he admitted it.Hr: "Buket je za tebe, Petra.En: "The bouquet is for you, Petra.Hr: Nisam znao kako ti reći.En: I didn't know how to tell you."Hr: "Petra se nasmijala, osjećajući kako joj je pao kamen sa srca.En: Petra smiled, feeling a weight lifted from her heart.Hr: "I ja tebe volim, Davore", rekla je.En: "I love you too, Davore," she said.Hr: "Drago mi je što si se odlučio pokazati svoje osjećaje.En: "I’m glad you decided to show your feelings."Hr: "U tom trenutku Petra je shvatila koliko je važno riskirati zbog onoga što želimo.En: In that moment, Petra realized how important it is to take a risk for what we want.Hr: Tim činom su oboje pronašli sreću.En: With this act, they both found happiness.Hr: Farma cvijeća izgledala je ljepše nego ikad prije, čak i usred zime, a Petra je osjećala toplinu u srcu koja je nadmašila hladnoću oko nje.En: The flower farm looked more beautiful than ever before, even in the midst of winter, and Petra felt a warmth in her heart that surpassed the cold around her. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihopeaceful: mirnosurrounded: okruživalirows: redovifruit trees: voćakasleepy: uspavanofrost: mrazomhills: brdablanket: plaštemdistance: daljiniunusual: neobičnobouquet: buketarranged: složendiscreetly: diskretnoquestioning: ispitivaticolleagues: kolegemysterious: tajnovitatruth: istinusecretly: tajnouneasy: neugodnoconfront: suočitigathered: okupilacourage: hrabrostadmitted: priznaoweight lifted: pao kamenfeelings: osjećajerisk: riskiratihappiness: srećusurpassed: nadmašilacold: hladnoću
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  • Love Amidst Ancient Walls: A New Chapter in Split

    Love Amidst Ancient Walls: A New Chapter in Split
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Amidst Ancient Walls: A New Chapter in Split Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Peristilu, srcu Dioklecijanove palače, zima donosi svoj šarm.En: In Peristil, the heart of Diocletian's Palace, winter brings its charm.Hr: Kiša iznenada počne padati.En: Rain suddenly begins to fall.Hr: Turisti i mještani trče tražeći zaklon.En: Tourists and locals run seeking shelter.Hr: Ivana stoji pod starim kamenim lukom, gledajući kapljice kako klize niz antičke zidove.En: Ivana stands under an ancient stone arch, watching the raindrops slide down the ancient walls.Hr: Osjeća se pomalo izgubljeno u ovom novom gradu, Splitu, gdje je stigla nakon teškog prekida.En: She feels somewhat lost in this new city, Split, where she arrived after a tough breakup.Hr: S druge strane trga, Luka, lokalni vodič, vodi grupu znatiželjnih posjetitelja.En: On the other side of the square, Luka, a local guide, is leading a group of curious visitors.Hr: Kiša prekida njegov razgled, prisiljavajući ga da grupu prevede na sigurnije tlo.En: The rain interrupts his tour, forcing him to lead the group to safer ground.Hr: Njegov zarazni osmijeh ostaje, no iznutra osjeća umor.En: His infectious smile remains, but inside he feels tired.Hr: Ponekad mu se čini da je samo maska nasmiješenog vodiča.En: Sometimes it seems to him that he is just wearing the mask of a smiling guide.Hr: U srcu želi više.En: In his heart, he wants more.Hr: Želi pravog prijatelja.En: He wants a true friend.Hr: Oči im se susretnu dok kiša stvara tihi plašt oko Peristila.En: Their eyes meet as the rain creates a silent veil around Peristil.Hr: Ivana i Luka stoje u tišini, neka nevidljiva sila povezuje ih.En: Ivana and Luka stand in silence, some invisible force connecting them.Hr: "Volite li povijest?En: "Do you like history?"Hr: " pita Luka, probijajući led.En: asks Luka, breaking the ice.Hr: "Da, fascinira me.En: "Yes, it fascinates me.Hr: Pogotovo ovdje, među ovoliko povijesti," odgovara Ivana oprezno, ali sa zanimanjem.En: Especially here, amidst so much history," replies Ivana cautiously, but with interest.Hr: Razgovor teče prirodno, otkrivajući njihove zajedničke interese.En: The conversation flows naturally, revealing their shared interests.Hr: Ivana je iznenađena koliko Luka zna o detaljima palače.En: Ivana is surprised at how much Luka knows about the details of the palace.Hr: Dok razgovaraju, Luka predlaže da odu na kavu.En: As they talk, Luka suggests they go for coffee.Hr: Ivana se na trenutak premišlja, ali unutarnji glas joj govori da riskira i krene.En: Ivana hesitates for a moment, but an inner voice tells her to take a risk and go.Hr: Sjede u malom kafiću, s pogledom na palaču.En: They sit in a small café, with a view of the palace.Hr: Luka govori o svojoj ljubavi prema Splitu i zašto nikada nije napustio grad unatoč ponudama za rad u inozemstvu.En: Luka talks about his love for Split and why he has never left the city despite job offers abroad.Hr: "Ovo mjesto ima dušu.En: "This place has a soul.Hr: Osjećam ga svakim korakom," kaže on, otkrivajući rijetku iskrenost.En: I feel it with every step," he says, revealing a rare honesty.Hr: Popodne prelazi u večer dok šeću ispod kamenih arkada.En: The afternoon turns into evening as they stroll under the stone arcades.Hr: Luka otkriva osobnu priču.En: Luka shares a personal story.Hr: "Moji su roditelji ovdje upoznali, odmah ovdje, tijekom još jednog kišnog dana kao što je ovaj.En: "My parents met here, right here, during another rainy day like this one."Hr: "Ivana se osjeća bliže Luki, smiješi se osjećajući toplinu u srcu.En: Ivana feels closer to Luka, smiling as she feels warmth in her heart.Hr: "Ti si više nego samo vodič," kaže mu nježno.En: "You are more than just a guide," she tells him gently.Hr: "Mislim da bih mogla zavoljeti ovaj grad i zbog ljudi kao što si ti.En: "I think I could love this city because of people like you."Hr: "Kiša prestaje, ostavljajući za sobom svježinu i novo prijateljstvo.En: The rain stops, leaving behind freshness and a new friendship.Hr: Dok se razilaze, Ivana osjeća nadu.En: As they part ways, Ivana feels hope.Hr: Možda je Split mjesto gdje može ponovno pronaći ljubav i povjerenje.En: Maybe Split is where she can find love and trust again.Hr: Luka, sa svoje strane, osjeća da je konačno našao nekoga tko vidi njega, a ne samo turističku atrakciju.En: Luka, for his part, feels he has finally found someone who sees him, not just the tourist attraction.Hr: Pod zaštitom drevnih zidina, rađa se nova priča.En: Under the protection of the ancient walls, a new story is born.Hr: Kiša više nije problem, već uspomena na početak nečeg lijepog.En: The rain is no longer a problem, but a memory of the beginning of something beautiful. Vocabulary Words:ancient: antičkecharm: šarmraindrops...
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