A Vote of Courage: Overcoming Fears on All Saints' Day

Fluent Fiction - Slovak : A Vote of Courage: Overcoming Fears on All Saints' Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Vo vesničke Poriečie vonia zem na mokrej ceste jesene. En: In the village of Poriečie, the earth smells on the wet autumn road. Sk: Listy šepkajú na zemi, ladené do všetkých odtieňov červenej a zlatej. En: Leaves whisper on the ground, tuned to all shades of red and gold. Sk: Je All Saints' Day a márne sa slnko pokúša prehriať zamrznuté konáre. En: It is All Saints' Day and the sun vainly tries to warm the frozen branches. Sk: Marek stojí pred miestnym komunitným centrom, kde sa konajú voľby. En: Marek stands in front of the local community center where the elections are being held. Sk: Ráno je chladné, a tak Marek dúfa, že sa rýchlo zahreje pri hlasovaní. En: The morning is cold, so Marek hopes to warm up quickly while voting. Sk: Nervozita mu však chladí prsty viac než novembrový vietor. En: However, the nervousness chills his fingers more than the November wind. Sk: Cíti sa neisto, srdce má ako kameň, a to najmä kvôli obavám, že zdedil chorobu svojho otca. En: He feels uncertain, his heart like a stone, mainly due to worries that he has inherited his father's illness. Sk: Vnútri je útulne. En: Inside, it is cozy. Sk: Centrum je ozdobené gaštanmi, sviečkami a javorovými listami, ktoré tu dobrovoľníci pripravili na pamiatku zosnulých. En: The center is decorated with chestnuts, candles, and maple leaves, prepared by volunteers in memory of the deceased. Sk: Voliči prúdia dnu, všetci zabalení vo farebných šáloch a teplých kabátoch. En: Voters stream inside, all wrapped in colorful scarves and warm coats. Sk: Marek si všimne svoju sestru Zuzanu. En: Marek notices his sister Zuzana. Sk: "Marek, už si hlasoval?" spýta sa ho Zuzana, keď príde bližšie. En: "Marek, have you voted yet?" Zuzana asks him as she approaches. Sk: Marek len potichu pokrúti hlavou. En: Marek just silently shakes his head. Sk: Zuzana vidí nesúhlas v jeho tvári. En: Zuzana sees the disagreement on his face. Sk: "Veď vieš, že ti všetko padne hladko," povzbudí ho a jemne ho dotkne ramena. En: "You know everything will go smoothly for you," she encourages him and gently touches his shoulder. Sk: Zatiaľ čo čaká, Marek zrazu pocíti závrať. En: While waiting, Marek suddenly feels dizzy. Sk: Nepokojne sa opiera o stenu a lapá po dychu. En: Restlessly, he leans against the wall, gasping for breath. Sk: Oči mu prebleskujú k dverám, kde stojí Brigita, pracujúca ako dobrovoľníčka. En: His eyes flicker to the door, where Brigita stands working as a volunteer. Sk: Spomína si, že nedávno sa znovu spojili a ona sa ukázala ako dôsledná a starostlivá priateľka. En: He remembers that they recently reconnected, and she proved to be a diligent and caring friend. Sk: Jeho srdce prudko bije, ale strach ho paralyzuje. En: His heart beats rapidly, but fear paralyzes him. Sk: "Marek, si v poriadku?" pristúpi k nemu Brigita, keď si všimne jeho bledú tvár. En: "Marek, are you okay?" Brigita approaches him when she notices his pale face. Sk: Marek zaváha, ale potom z neho vybuchnú slová: "Dýmám sa zadusiť, Brigita... Neviem, či je to len stres... alebo či sa mi deje niečo vážnejšie." En: Marek hesitates, but then words burst out of him: "I feel like I'm suffocating, Brigita... I'm not sure if it's just stress... or if something more serious is happening to me." Sk: Brigita sa snaží ostať pokojná. En: Brigita tries to remain calm. Sk: "Musíš to skontrolovať, Marek. En: "You need to get it checked, Marek. Sk: Neni to hanba, vyhľadáš si pomoc. En: There's no shame in seeking help. Sk: Dôležité je, aby si bol v poriadku," povie so súcitom. En: The important thing is, that you're alright," she says sympathetically. Sk: Zuzana ich čoskoro dobieha a tiež zachytí časť rozhovoru. En: Zuzana soon catches up with them and also overhears part of the conversation. Sk: "Možno je čas, aby si to povedal doktorovi, bratu. En: "Maybe it's time to tell your doctor, brother. Sk: Nemusíš byť na to sám," vraví mu rozhodne. En: You don't have to go through this alone," she says decisively. Sk: Marek zavrtí hlavou a konečne sa rozhodne. En: Marek shakes his head and finally decides. Sk: Po hlasovaní súhlasia s Brig Březovou a Zuzanou, aby išli do miestnej ambulancie. En: After voting, they agree with Brigita and Zuzana to visit the local clinic. Sk: Bohudíč ten istý večer dostane do rúk len správu o bežnej úzkosti, s ktorou sa dalo ľahko požiadvoať. En: Fortunately, that same evening, he receives a report on common anxiety, which could be dealt with easily. Sk: Vonku sa stmieva a Marek s pocitom úľavy stláča lístky v náručí, kmihajú ním lepše pocity. En: Outside, it gets dark, and Marek holds the ballots in his arms with a sense of relief, better feelings flowing through him. Sk: Vie, že mal pravdu, keď si priznal svoje strachy. En: He knows he did the right thing by admitting