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 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.

February 11, 2025

‘You’re Just a Babysitter, Not a Real Man,’ My Wife Said Before Leaving Me with Three Kids — Story of the Day

I thought I had it all—a loving wife, three amazing kids, and a life we built together. But the night I followed her to that party, everything I believed in came crashing down.

February 11, 2025

To Save My Father, I Pretended to Be a Stranger’s Fiancée, But I Never Expected to Fall for the Wrong Brother — Story of the Day

I was drowning in hospital bills when a stranger in a suit offered me a deal: pretend to be his fiancée, and he’d save my father’s life. I had no choice but to say yes. Then I met his brother…

February 07, 2025

A Real Estate Scam Forced Me to Live with a Grumpy Stranger But I Never Expected What Would Happen Next — Story of the Day

I thought buying a cozy house would be my fresh start until I found a grumpy old man at my door, holding his key. We had both been scammed, and neither of us was willing to leave. Let the war begin.

February 07, 2025

I Served an Elderly Man Dinner for Two, but When No One Came, I Uncovered a Truth That Left Me Stunned — Story of the Day

The elderly man at my café ordered dinner for two, but no one ever came. When I learned why, I couldn’t walk away. His love had vanished a year ago—without a trace. What I uncovered changed everything.

February 06, 2025

Trapped in My Strange Neighbor's House During a Storm, My Kids Found Something That Shattered Everything I Knew About My Past — Story of the Day

The storm raged outside, but inside Mrs. Hilton’s house, I found something far more unsettling. My kids adored her, but I never trusted her. Then, in the flickering basement light, the truth stared back at me…

February 05, 2025

I Survived Cancer to Reunite with My Daughter, Only to Find Her Stepmother Had Erased Me from Her Life — Story of the Day

I beat cancer to hold my daughter again. But when I finally saw her at the fair, her words crushed me: “You’re not my mom. You’re just a bald lady.” And I knew exactly who was behind it.

February 04, 2025

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At 55, I Fell for a Man 15 Years Younger than Me, Only to Discover a Shocking Truth – Story of the Day

I came to the island searching for peace, a fresh start to heal from my past. Instead, I found HIM—charming, attentive, and everything I didn’t know I needed. But just when I started to believe in new beginnings, a single moment shattered it all.

February 04, 2025

I Fought to Remove My Neighbor's Ugly Fountain, but Then a Mysterious Package Threatened to Reveal My Deepest Secret — Story of the Day

I thought my biggest problem was my new neighbor’s ugly, roaring fountain until I found a mysterious package on my doorstep. Inside was something from my past that no one should have known about… and a threat I couldn’t ignore.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

January 30, 2025

On My 60th Birthday, I Received a Mysterious Voice Recorder with a Plea for Help and It Led Me to the Man Who Broke My Heart — Story of the Day

"Grace, it’s Martha. I don’t have much time. Meet me at our old hotel. It’s important. And whatever you do—no police." That message on my 60th birthday led me straight into the past I swore I’d never face again.

January 30, 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.

January 28, 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.

January 27, 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.

January 27, 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.

January 23, 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.

January 23, 2025

I Hired a Governess, and Very Soon the Neighbors Started Gossiping Behind My Back — Story of the Day

I thought hiring a governess would solve our problems, but the whispers began. Finally, the word "CHEATER" appeared on our garage. How far would I go to uncover the truth and protect my family?

January 22, 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.

January 21, 2025

Two Best Friends Fall for the Same Man, and Their Rivalry Takes an Unexpected Turn — Story of the Day

My best friend and I escaped to a mountain town for adventure, but meeting a charming photographer turned our bond into a rivalry. I thought nothing could come between us until everything did.

January 21, 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.

January 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.

January 20, 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.

January 17, 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?

January 16, 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.

January 16, 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.

January 13, 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!

January 13, 2025

My Son Tricked Me Into Going on a Vacation with His Fiancée, but the Real Challenge Was Yet to Come – Story of the Day

When my son tricked me into a vacation with his too-perfect fiancée, I knew trouble was brewing. Stranded together with no escape, I realized this trip would be anything but relaxing.

January 10, 2025

Three Women in Their Golden Years Set Off on a Journey to Fulfill Their Wildest Dreams – Story of the Day

At my husband’s funeral, I spotted "my girls." Once inseparable, at that moment, we seemed to be strangers in our golden years. As we reunited over regrets and lost time, one reckless idea left us questioning everything.

January 09, 2025

I Thought I Knew My Mother Until a Hidden Birth Bracelet Revealed a Different Story – Story of the Day

I thought I knew everything about my mother until I found a birth bracelet in the attic. Not mine. The name on it revealed a secret that shattered my reality and sent me searching for the truth.

January 08, 2025

My Neighbor’s Teenage Daughter Wanted a Birthday Dress, but What She Really Needed Was a Mother’s Love — Story of the Day

After moving to a quiet town, I never expected my gruff neighbor's rebellious daughter to shatter my window and my perception of their family. What were they hiding behind those cold, closed doors?

January 07, 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.

January 06, 2025

'I'm Divorcing You': The Shocking Kinder Surprise I Got After Telling My Husband I Was Pregnant – Story of the Day

For years, I dreamed of that moment—a positive pregnancy test in my hands. I couldn’t wait to tell Clay, imagining his joy. But instead of celebrating, I found a Kinder Surprise at the door. Inside wasn’t a toy, but a note that shattered my world: “I'm divorcing you.”

January 06, 2025

A Secret Santa Gift Unlocked the Mystery of My Mother’s Disappearance — Story of the Day

Two years after my mother vanished without a trace, I unwrapped a Secret Santa gift and froze. Inside was her necklace—a piece she’d never part with. I needed to find out who my Secret Santa was and where he had found that treasure.

December 24, 2024

11:11, 10:10, 09:09: I Saw Signs from My Late Husband, but When a Stranger Revealed the Most Shocking Sign, I Had to Listen — Story of the Day

For months after Mark’s death, I was drowning in grief, clinging to signs I thought he was sending me. 11:11, 10:10, 09:09. They gave me hope, a lifeline. But a stranger turned those signs into something more.

December 20, 2024

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City Woman Tried to Ruin My Life, but Losing Her Memory Changed Everything — Story of the Day

A wealthy stranger showed up uninvited, demanding my farm as if it were hers to take. He dismissed my family’s legacy as worthless. I refused, but his entitled smirk told me this fight was far from over.

December 19, 2024

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My Best Friend and I Made a Pact to Marry by 40, and 10 Years Later He Showed Up Uninvited to My Wedding — Story of the Day

On my wedding day, everything seemed perfect until my past walked into the ceremony uninvited. A promise made years ago and a man determined to remind me of it threatened to unravel the life I’d built. Could I let go of the past, or would it destroy my future?

December 19, 2024

My Rival Won the Promotion After Dating the Boss, But the Real Shock Came When He Turned to Me — Story of the Day

I believed getting the promotion would be my toughest challenge, but I never saw the betrayal coming from my biggest rival. My boss made a decision that turned everything around. It changed my entire life in ways I never expected.

December 19, 2024

I Found My Grandfather’s Will in a Christmas Ornament Only to Change the Fate of Our Family Farm Forever — Story of the Day

When I found my grandfather’s will, hidden in a Christmas ornament, I thought it would bring clarity. Instead, it unraveled secrets and set me on a path to fight for the family farm and what was left of our family itself.

December 17, 2024

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I Was Ready to Marry the Perfect Man Until His Brother Showed Me What Real Life Feels Like — Story of the Day

I said yes to Tom, the perfect man—safe, steady, and predictable. But everything changed when I met his brother, Liam. Beneath his charm, Liam carried a dark secret that could shatter everything.

December 17, 2024

I Inherited My Mother’s House Only to Discover Someone Was Already Living in the Attic — Story of the Day

When I inherited my mother’s house, I expected to find memories, not mysteries. But on the second night, strange noises led me to the attic. Among cobwebs and dust, I found a child’s teddy bear. At that moment, I realized I wasn’t alone in the house.

December 13, 2024

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A Flight to Unmask My Fiancé’s Affair Led Me to a Partner in Crime — Story of the Day

A flight to surprise my fiancé turned into something I never expected. One kiss, one stranger, and one shocking discovery later, my plan to uncover the truth spiraled into an unforgettable adventure.

December 12, 2024

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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.

December 12, 2024

My New Neighbors Invited Me Over, but All I Found Was an Abandoned Child with a Heartbreaking Note — Story of the Day

My new neighbors seemed to be odd from the start. Their little child played alone, and I ended up spending half the day with her until her mother finally appeared. Out of courtesy, she invited me over. The next day, I found the abandoned child with a heartbreaking note. I decided to act immediately.

December 11, 2024

At 58, I Found Love Again, but His Ex-wife Was Hell-Bent on Ruining Our Happiness — Story of the Day

At 58, I thought love had passed me by until I met Oliver. Just as our happiness began to bloom, his ex-wife stormed back into his life, determined to tear us apart. What followed was a battle for peace and the strength to overcome the shadows of the past. Could love conquer all?

December 10, 2024

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I Showed Up for a Date with the Man of My Dreams, Only to Meet His Fiancée and Receive an Unexpected Proposal — Story of the Day

I thought I was walking into a dream—a date with the man I’d secretly loved for a year. But the moment I arrived, reality hit like a snowstorm. Instead of romance, I faced a dazzling fiancée and an unexpected proposal that would change everything I thought I knew.

December 10, 2024

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I Fled My Ex with My Daughter Only to Face a Woman from My Past Set on Ruining My Life — Story of the Day

I thought escaping my ex with my daughter would be the hardest part, but I was wrong. Returning to my small hometown brought a storm I never saw coming.

December 10, 2024

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.

December 09, 2024

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Elderly Man Always Bought Two Movie Tickets for Himself, So One Day I Decided to Find Out Why – Story of the Day

Every Monday, I watched an elderly man buy two movie tickets but always sit alone. Curiosity drove me to uncover his secret, so I bought a seat next to him. When he started sharing his story, I had no idea that our lives were about to intertwine in ways I could never have imagined.

December 06, 2024

I Was Invited to a Christmas Date On-Air, Only to Find Two Men Claiming to Be My Mystery Caller — Story of the Day

I never expected my Christmas to turn into a whirlwind of romance and betrayal. Invited to a magical on-air date, I thought I’d met the perfect man. But when two strangers claimed to be him and my choice led to heartbreak, I realized the real story had only just begun.

December 05, 2024

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