The bells of the small village church began to ring just as the sun dipped low over the hills. Dimitris stood at the entrance, his hands clasped tightly, trying to steady the excitement in his chest. Inside, the scent of incense lingered, curling softly beneath the golden icons. Anna arrived slowly, walking beside her father, … Continue reading Dimitris & Anna
Dancing
The church bells had only just stopped echoing through the narrow streets when the first notes of music drifted into the warm evening air. Candles still flickered at the steps, and guests—dressed in their best—slowly made their way from the whitewashed chapel down toward the village square. It was a baptism, and the baby, now … Continue reading Dancing
