Tysyacha Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I'm planning on writing a short story in Russian for my teacher. It's going to be called "Dolzhok", which means "The Debt." I want to know how many years in prison you would give either one or both of the main characters. Here's what happens: Vladimir and his wife, whom he calls Yery, live in an extremely poor part of town. Not only that, but they're in serious debt to one of the town's few rich people. He's a merchant who sells basic necessities at outrageous prices, and this poor couple is in debt up to their eyeballs. One day, the merchant comes over to Vladimir and Yery's house to try and "settle" their debt. He says that if Yery will "act as his wife" for 2 years, then he will forgive all of the couple's debt to him. Yery is absolutely incensed, and she shoves the merchant backwards to get him away from her. However, the merchant stumbles clumsily into Vladimir's wobbly bookshelf, which falls on top of him. Call it "trauma to the head": merchant winds up dead. Oh--I forgot to tell you that as soon as the merchant revealed what he wanted from Yery, Vladimir drew a pistol on him and threatened to kill him. Yery said, "Please, put that thing down," but then the merchant grabbed Yery and kissed her. THAT'S when Yery went ballistic and gave him the fatal heave-ho. So what do you think? If you were the judge, how would you sentence Yery and Vladimir? Thanks, Tysyacha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 So what do you think? If you were the judge, how would you sentence Yery and Vladimir? Truthfully, I would sentence them none, it was an accident with no intent to hurt anyone. Since the merchant died, I can only say: "S**T happens!" Nice story by the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Well it was an accident, so 0-25, but don't forget to PM D333, she is a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aash Li Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 If its in Russia, then chances are they could get away with dumping the body, whos going to tell on them? Theres probly unsavoury characters in their apartment that wouldnt want the police traipsing their their building. And since the merchant isnt married apparently, he probly doesnt have anyone in his house... unless his parents are still alive. Story sounds good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Angel Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Eightway Yearways! ( Eight years in Pig Latin.... Lol... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.