One of us, Masha, has been logging into these apps out of habit for three years now—like stepping into a quiet library where the books are shelved with their spines facing the wall. She is kind, makes amazing pumpkin soup, reads Dovlatov, and listens in a way that makes the person she’s talking to feel like the only human being on the planet. Her profile doesn’t feature retouched vacation selfies from Bali or quotes about being a "strong, independent woman." It simply says: "I love long walks wi...

Hello, my dears! Dragica from Belgrade. You know me: I'm a fun, positive person who loves movement, music, the gym, and great company. Inhibitions? Oh, I think that word was erased from my vocabulary in a previous life. I've always considered myself a modern woman, free and open to the world. But tonight... let's just say it made me rethink the concept of "inhibition-free."

An Incident at a Trendy Bar
It all started out so casually and pleasantly. My friends and I decided to check out a new tre...