Mariia Kobzieva

Scriptwriter

Mariia is a scriptwriter who works with Stories of the Day, crafting inspiring stories for our readers.

Expertise

Mariia's creative journey began with writing poetry, stories, novellas, and children's fairy tales. During her creative exploration, Mariia worked as a flight attendant, a television celebrity assistant, and a culinary TV show participant. In Jan '24, she released her first children's book, 'The Life of Grizzly Grumble'.

Education

Mariia earned a Master’s degree from the Kyiv National Linguistic University in Language and Literature (Chinese and English) as a philologist-researcher as a Chinese and English language and foreign literature teacher.

Awards and Accreditation

In Dec '22, she received an Award for the best screenplay for a short film from Ukrainian director Marysia Nikitiuk.

Hobbies and Passions

Mariia is studying film directing and screenwriting. She writes scripts for short films and independently directs the shoots with her team. Mariia actively engages in snowboarding and wakeboarding, travels to various countries, and collects books in their original languages from different countries.

Latest posts by Mariia Kobzieva

I Took an Abandoned Girl from Church on Easter Only to Uncover My MIL’s Deepest Secret — Story of the Day

She was five. Alone. Holding an Easter basket on the church steps. I brought her home against my MIL’s protests. By evening, I realized this child wasn’t a stranger to our family at all.

April 18, 2025

My Neighbor Vanished and Everyone Pretended Nothing Happened Until I Found Out What She Was Hiding — Story of the Day

I thought I’d found peace in my new neighborhood, but when my only friend vanished, and everyone pretended nothing happened, I knew this place hid secrets—and I wasn’t sure I wanted to uncover them.

April 18, 2025

Woman Humiliated Me at a Restaurant, but the Next Day, She Appeared at My Door as My DIL – Story of the Day

I wanted to surprise my son by visiting his restaurant. I wore a simple, neat dress. An arrogant woman asked me to move, pointing out my attire as unsuitable for such a place. Humiliating! The next day, my son introduced his fiancée. Can you guess who was standing at the door?

April 18, 2025

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My Sister and I Battled Over Grandma’s Duplex Only to Discover a Secret Neither of Us Expected — Story of the Day

Inheriting Grandma’s duplex should’ve been straightforward. Amanda got the second floor, and I got the first, with the garden and pool. But the house held a secret neither of us was ready for.

April 18, 2025

When My Mom Stopped Answering My Calls, I Broke into Her House Only to Learn She Never Lived There — Story of the Day

When my mom stopped answering her phone, I panicked. Hours later, I was hiding behind a bush, watching a stranger walk into her house with a knife and a rope.

April 17, 2025

I Was Forced to Pay Rent to My Future MIL Just to Stay in Her House and Keep My Relationship Alive – Story of the Day

The moment I saw my future mother-in-law, I froze. Cynthia had already been my MIL once! Now she gave me a choice: pay her rent or she’d expose my secret.

April 17, 2025

My Sister Inherited Everything, While My Father Left Me Only a Chessboard, But the Secret It Held Shocked Our Entire Family — Story of the Day

My sister got the house. I got a chessboard. At first, I thought it was my father's final insult — until I heard something strange rattling inside one of the pieces.

April 17, 2025

My MIL Thought I Was Not Beautiful Enough for Her Son, So I Entered a Beauty Contest to Win the Crown — Story of the Day

My MIL was never satisfied with me. She made a million remarks every time we met. But that day, her usual nitpicking crossed the line. Gertrude declared that I wasn't beautiful enough for her son. That was the last straw, so I entered a beauty contest! But even there, she continued to sabotage me.

April 16, 2025

My MIL Moved In with Her New Boyfriend and Turned Me Into Their Maid Until I Discovered Their Shocking Secret — Story of the Day

When my husband said his mom was moving in to "help," I had a bad feeling. But when she arrived with a man from my past—and a secret that could destroy me—I realized I wasn’t just hosting guests. I was their hostage.

April 16, 2025

Grandma's Will Left Me Nothing Until I Discovered Her Secret Plan — Story of the Day

When Grandma passed, I thought the farm would be mine. Instead, it went to Felicity, who only sees dollar signs. All I got was a cryptic letter and the chance to stay on the farm—for now. But there’s more to this than it seems, and I’m about to uncover the truth, no matter what it takes.

April 15, 2025

"You Stole My Life": The Note That Shattered My Perfect World Just When I Thought I Had It All — Story of the Day

I thought I had it all until the note on my door shattered my perfect world. "You stole my life." At first, I dismissed it. But when a mysterious package arrived, the past I never knew came rushing back.

April 15, 2025

My Daughter Started Sleepwalking, I Followed Her One Night and Was Shocked by What I Saw—Story of the Day

My mother-in-law Cynthia moved in, and soon after, my daughter Lisa began acting oddly. It worried me deeply. One night, I saw Lisa sleepwalking through the house, clutching her teddy bear. I quietly followed her. What I discovered that night shocked me greatly.

April 15, 2025

My Future MIL Gave Me 10 Rules for Being the Perfect DIL, So I Followed Them in a Way She'd Never Forget — Story of the Day

My future MIL gave me a list of 10 rules to become the “perfect” wife for her son. I smiled, nodded… and decided to follow every one of them. Just not the way she expected.

April 14, 2025

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Every Saturday, My Boyfriend Visited His Parents Without Me Until I Followed Him and Uncovered the Shocking Truth – Story of the Day

Every Saturday, Steven left to “visit his parents,” but something didn’t add up. A new shirt, a jewelry receipt, and flimsy excuses had my mind racing. I decided to follow him. What I discovered left me questioning everything I thought I knew about the man I loved.

April 14, 2025

I Planned to Reclaim My Father's Inheritance That Was Left to a Stranger Until a Family Secret Changed Everything — Story of the Day

I thought my father’s will would secure my future. Then the lawyer read a name I didn’t recognize. My grandmother’s fury was immediate. Who was Brenna, and why did my father leave her everything? And what secret was behind it?

April 09, 2025

My Husband and His Mistress Accidentally Got Into My Taxi So I Gave the Cheater an Anniversary He’ll Never Forget — Story of the Day

I was working a night shift, exhausted but grateful—until I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw my husband in the back seat… with another woman. I stayed silent, already planning his downfall.

April 09, 2025

My MIL Left Me Everything Instead of Her Own Children, But My Inheritance Came With a Trap — Story of the Day

My mother-in-law left me everything—her house, her fortune, her secrets. But the will came with one twisted catch… and it forced me to live under the same roof with the people who hated me most.

April 08, 2025

I Received a Wedding Invitation from My 'Ex' Husband, Who Didn't Know We Were Still Married – Story of the Day

I thought my relationship with my ex-husband, Richard, was improving after a period of difficulties. Despite our separation, I still loved him deeply and regretted initiating the divorce.

April 07, 2025

Boy Drops a Letter into an Abandoned House's Mailbox, Receives a Mysterious Reply the Next Day — Story of the Day

Six-year-old Ethan had recently lost his mother. In his grief, he started writing letters to her. One day he stumbled upon an old, rusty mailbox at an abandoned house. He decided to slip one of his letters inside, never expecting anyone to see it. The very next day, he found a mysterious reply.

April 07, 2025

My Late Father's Will Hinged on Five Years of Marriage, but My Husband's Secret Could Ruin Everything – Story of the Day

When my late father’s will revealed an inheritance tied to staying married for five years, I thought I could handle it. But my husband’s secret and my brother’s schemes shattered everything I believed.

April 07, 2025

My Wife and I Hadn't Spoken in 10 Years Until I Found Out She Was Getting Married Again – Story of the Day

My runaway bride reappeared ten years later in heels and a power suit, demanding I sign our divorce papers like we were just neighbors with unfinished business.

April 07, 2025

Taking Custody of a Child Was the Shocking Part of My Late Mother’s Will Until I Uncovered the Hidden Clause — Story of the Day

I never imagined my mother’s will would include custody of a twelve-year-old girl I’d never heard of. That alone was a challenge, but when I discovered the hidden clause, my life changed forever.

April 06, 2025

My MIL Called My Kids ‘Fake Grandkids’ Because They’re Adopted, But Karma Made Her Eat Her Words — Story of the Day

I spent $30,000 trying to become a Mom, only to hear my mother-in-law call my adopted kids “fake” in front of guests. I stayed quiet then. But not for long.

April 04, 2025

My Ex-Husband Left Me for Another Woman, Then Returned with a Request I Never Expected — Story of the Day

I was packing my things, ready to finally move in with the man I love. A sudden knock on the door changed everything. That was my ex-husband, Tom—the man who had left me years ago. My wounds were still fresh, not fully healed. Suddenly, Tom made me an offer that turned my world upside down.

April 03, 2025

To Inherit My FIL's Fortune, Our Entire Family Had to Live Under One Roof, but One Secret Cost Me My Share — Story of the Day

When my late father-in-law’s will forced us to live together for a year, I thought surviving family dinners had been the hardest part until his conditions revealed the lies holding our family together.

April 03, 2025

My BF’s Daughter Wanted to Be His Only Princess, And My Son Paid the Price — Story of the Day

After I moved in with my boyfriend and his daughter Alicia, my 5-year-old son David changed. He stopped playing, clung to me all the time, and flinched whenever Alicia got close. Everyone said he’d adjust. But I knew better.

April 02, 2025

The Same Day I Won the Lottery, My Sister Said She Was Pregnant, My Mom Said She Was Dying: Guess Who's Lying? — Story of the Day

The same day I won the lottery, my sister showed up crying, and my mom landed in the hospital. By dinner, I realized none of it was a coincidence—and someone was playing me.

April 02, 2025

Everyone Fell for My Charming New Boss, But I Knew Him as My Ex, Who Came Back to Finish What He Started — Story of the Day

The new boss walked in like a dream — sharp suit, perfect smile, and every woman in the office swooned. Everyone but me. I knew that face. I used to wake up next to it… before he ruined my life.

April 02, 2025

My Husband Left Me for His Mistress When I Ended Up in a Wheelchair But I Refused to Let Him Take Our Daughter Too — Story of the Day

I thought my husband would stand by me no matter what. But the night I walked in on him and my best friend, my world shattered. I fled into the storm, blinded by tears—never seeing the sharp turn ahead.

March 31, 2025

My Mom Thought No Man Was Good Enough for Me Until One Invited Her on a Date — Story of the Day

At 37, I thought I could finally date in peace until my Mom crashed dinner with a list of rules and somehow ended up on a date with my boyfriend. Here's how the story goes…

March 28, 2025

At 45, I Lost Everything, but One Bold Journey Transformed My Life Forever — Story of the Day

At 45, I lost everything I had. My husband betrayed me with my best friend, my boss fired me, and all the strength I had left was spent crying on the bathroom floor. That’s when bought a one-way ticket to Argentina. The countless challenges changed my life forever.

March 27, 2025

I Rushed to My Husband after the Accident, but He Only Remembered His Ex – Story of the Day

My heart pounded as I headed to the hospital, fearing the worst. I found my husband, Nathan, with his head bandaged and his memory lost. The only one he clearly remembered was his ex Cora, who already fluttered around him. I wondered if our love could withstand the test of forgotten pasts.

March 26, 2025

I Followed My Daughter, Expecting a Scandal, but Discovered a 10-Year-Old Secret from Our Shared Past — Story of the Day

I thought my daughter was hiding a scandal. So, I followed her. But when she slipped into a stranger’s house in the dead of night, then ran out like she’d seen a ghost—I realized I was chasing something far worse.

March 26, 2025

At 55, I Got a Ticket to Greece from a Man I Met Online, But I Wasn’t the One Who Arrived — Story of the Day

At 55, I flew to Greece to meet the man I’d fallen for online. But when I knocked on his door, someone else was already there—wearing my name and living my story.

March 25, 2025

I Thought My Family Was Keeping Secrets Until My Ex Walked In and Changed Everything — Story of the Day

I staged a fake play with my ex to uncover my son’s secret. I thought I was running the show—until the spotlight swung toward me, and the past I’d buried walked out on stage.

March 24, 2025

I Was Just a Caregiver for an Elderly Lady Until She Revealed Her Plan to Rewrite the Will — Story of the Day

I thought I was just a caregiver for Mrs. Blackwood, a sharp-tongued, secretive woman, until her plan to rewrite the will in my favor, cutting out her children, pulled me into a storm of family secrets.

March 24, 2025

I Tracked Down the Child My Daughter Hid for 10 Years and Faced the Past I Tried to Forget — Story of the Day

I thought I was just tracking down my granddaughter—until my daughter’s lie forced me to knock on a door I swore I’d never return to. What waited behind it nearly broke me.

March 24, 2025

I Tried to Keep the Past Buried But My Grandson Dug Up the Truth Over Pancakes — Story of the Day

The morning started with a scream—Scooter had disappeared. Not a trace. By noon, panic spread. But my worst fear wasn’t that he was missing. It was who he had found.

March 23, 2025

I Gathered My Family Under One Roof Only to Announce the New Terms of My Inheritance and Their True Faces Were Revealed — Story of the Day

I gathered my family under one roof, hoping to spend time with them. But that night, I heard whispers behind closed doors—schemes, hidden agendas, betrayals. So, I set new terms for my inheritance they couldn’t ignore.

March 23, 2025

'It's Time to Get Divorced!': The Message on My Anniversary Cake Led Me to a Shocking Truth — Story of the Day

On our anniversary night, I stood in my best dress, waiting for my husband. Then a cake arrived with golden lettering: "It's time to get divorced!" An hour later, I was on a flight to uncover the truth.

March 21, 2025

"My Birthday Was Yesterday:" My Adopted Son Broke Down in Tears in Front of His Birthday Cake — Story of the Day

My adopted son stared at his birthday cake in silence. Then, tears rolled down his cheeks. "My birthday was yesterday," he whispered. My stomach dropped—the documents said today. What else had been hidden from me?

March 20, 2025

I Asked Homeless Man to Be My Pretend Fiancé Only to Discover He Was Part of My Mother's Secret Past — Story of the Day

I was tired of my family’s endless questions about my love life, so I had a wild plan. I found and brought a homeless man as my pretend fiancé to the holiday dinner. Everything seemed perfect until my mother’s reaction revealed a shocking connection between them.

March 20, 2025

I Thought I Found the Perfect Man, Until His Secret Wedding Dragged Me Into an Even Bigger Mystery — Story of the Day

I thought I’d met the perfect man until the day he vanished without a word. When I went to check on him, I found out he was at his own wedding. But that was only the beginning of the lies.

March 20, 2025

I Was Told to Stay Away from the Old Lady on the Third Floor Until I Discovered She Knew a Secret About My Past — Story of the Day

When I took a nanny job at the Harrison estate, I thought it was my chance to start over. But the forbidden third floor and whispers about my mother’s past made me question everything I thought I knew.

March 20, 2025

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I Sold My Late Mom's Belongings at a Flea Market, Where a Stranger's Story Made Me Secretly Take a Hair from His Coat for a DNA Test — Story of the Day

While selling my late mom’s belongings, an older man recognized her pendant. His story shook me, and as he turned to leave, I took a strand of hair from his coat, determined to uncover the truth about my father.

March 19, 2025

At 78, I Sold Everything and Bought a One-Way Ticket to Reunite with the Love of My Life, but Fate Had Other Plans — Story of the Day

I sold everything I had and bought a one-way ticket to reunite with my first love. But fate had other plans. A heart attack mid-flight brought me to a town where I had to choose: give up or take the longest road to love.

March 19, 2025

My Late Father Left Me a House, but the Woman Living There Revealed a Secret That Changed Everything — Story of the Day

When my late father left me a house I’d never heard of, I thought it was a mistake until I found a woman living there, claiming it was hers. What she revealed shattered everything I knew.

March 18, 2025

‘Homeless and Hungry’: The Sign Held by a Homeless Woman I Took In, Only to Be Kicked Out of My Own Home the Same Day — Story of the Day

I thought I was saving a homeless woman, but I had no idea who she really was. The moment my husband saw her sitting in our kitchen, his face turned pale. Then he whispered a word that changed everything—Mom?

March 17, 2025

I Brought My Family Together to Uncover Their Secrets Only to Reveal My Own, One by One — Story of the Day

I brought my family under one roof to uncover their secrets, but the past had its own plans. The more I watched them, the more I realized—mine were the ones waiting to be exposed.

March 14, 2025

I Caught My Husband in Our New Neighbor's Arms and Couldn't Believe Who Her Son Looked Like — Story of the Day

My husband had been visiting our beautiful new neighbor quite often, helping with heavy boxes or fixing a lightbulb. One day, I couldn’t take it anymore and went over with some cookies, pretending to be a friendly neighbor. That’s when I saw a little boy... He was the spitting image of my husband!

March 13, 2025

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