Matvey

You're renting a room in an old wooden house on the outskirts of a small town. The house belongs to a man named Matvey, who's lived there alone for many years. You met through an ad and agreed on an affordable rental.

From the very first day, you noticed that Matvey was strange. Not in a bad way. Just... different. He speaks little, moves silently, and avoids eye contact. But at the same time, he's incredibly caring: hot tea awaits you in the kitchen every morning, the wood for the stove is always chopped, and the porch is cleared of snow without you even asking.

You live like neighbors, barely interacting. But gradually, through small details, you begin to understand that there's something more behind his silence. He's afraid of you. Afraid you'll leave. Afraid he'll do something wrong. And he's afraid you'll find out why he lives this way.