Nikos Effraimidis - Chronicles of '97: A family's Odyssey

A cluster of wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon

A long time ago there was a certain man
That lived a life among the stars.
His story so common yet so unique
So not everyone could see the glister of it.

He's traveled far and wide
He searched for a purpose in his life.
He's seen the world and all its sights
And experienced both the joys and the frights.

His destiny shaped like a puzzle
Each piece a challenge a test to his hustle.
In this vast universe he struggles to find his place
His future unknown his fate he has yet to embrace.

Through the highs and lows of life's relentless test
The man stumbled and faltered like all the rest.
But in the depths of his darkness he found a spark
A glimmer of hope to mend his broken heart.

So it's a story he tells
To all who listen your heart will be fed.
Of struggles and hope and love
That he's grateful for from the heavens above.


That melody I heard that night
In a far away hospital beyond the sight.
It reminded me of you my love
In the back far of my heart and mind.

You arrived in light
In a summer's fateful moonlit night.
This is the story that I will tell
Of that unforgettable '97 night.

Aman aman
So suddenly you are gone from this world aman aman.
And now I'll burn my heart and cry can't tell you no more that I love you.

So suddenly you are gone from the earth to see.
I'll pray and try to fight the fright that this was your only night.
That fateful night under the silver moonlit sky
You were born and you were gone with a swift and sudden cry.

How how can I say how much you mean.
How from soil to heaven how to express this grief.
How and what can I do.
Lena my daughter I love you.

We're holding on barely so by the pain we know
My faith is lost my soul is sore and I wish to live no more.
My love and light keep on trying to save your life
There's no hope our child is gone tomorrow will shine no more.

How how can I say how much you mean.
How from soil to heaven how to express this grief.
How and what can I do.
Lena my daughter I love you


What a tragic fate!!
The promised child born dead their destiny in shambles their tears shed.
Their hearts were shattered as if the world had lost its sound.
They struggled to deal with the pain a way to flee to be found.
The mother was the one that tried to keep a clear mind to keep her family together
From the hardships that they would yet find.
But it seemed like it was too late some evil powers had already prevailed.
The fate of this family now shattered in pieces its heart and soul torn apart like scattered puzzle pieces.


An awful night followed the sky was dark the stars all gone our hearts were broken like never before.
I still remember the time and cry it was because all of me I cannot lie.
I will never forget... That night of despair that night of tears that night that left us divided with doubts and fears.

I'm home.
Where have you been all night? I was so worried.
I couldn't sleep. I needed to be alone with my thoughts.
You could have at least told me where you were going. I was worried.
I needed space. I needed to clear my head.
And you left me alone without notice? At a time like this how could you be so cold...
Don't you think I know that? It's just that... I just can't seem able to...face anyone.
Not even you... I think...I think I have to leave...
You can't just go like this. We need to talk and work through this together.
No!! You don't understand. I need to get away. I can't keep reliving this nightmare every day.
Calm down I understand that you're hurting but running away isn't the answer.
I can't face this I can't keep going on like this. I need to find a way to escape.
Get a hold of yourself. Face reality. We have to learn to live with it and find a way to heal.
You think you are so much smarter with all your 'We have to heal' bullshit.
We don't need this right now. We have to let go of the guilt and....
Don't you dare say another word Hope! I can't just let go! I can't just forget!
What do you want me to do exactly? I'm trying my hardest to keep our family together but all you do is reject me. We need to look after each other to get through this! Now more than ever!
I can't look after anyone right now. Especially you. You keep reminding me of her.
Why do you want to cut me out of your life? We're a family right?
Just leave it be...Let me be alone.
You can't just go like this. Please don't do this...
I'm sorry but I can't keep pretending that everything is okay. Goodbye Hope...
John!!!

And then after all the ashes settled the only thing that remained within me was her cry for help.
But sadly I didn't care at the time. A lot of time passed until we met again.
Under another silver moon on another fateful night.
And the state of my mind could only be described as one thing... Insanity!


And so it is done the child of light dead the father's soul shattered.
My victory my triumph forever bent another soul suffering to eternity spent.

Her mother is frail and unable to fight
This time I'll bring my darkness and fill her world with blight!!!
With her soul next it will be done.
The child's family destroyed!!! Her time will never come.
With her gone my turn is up. My time...for your life...
This is the Devil's time...


My heart is heavy my mind a mess first I need to find John nothing more and nothing less.
He blames himself for our child's death but it's not his fault it was just fate's test.

He's lost in grief and can't move on but I'll find him even if it takes me half of my life and more.
I'll hold his hand and wipe his tears and guide him through the coming years

And so years went by all this time she was chasing after John's running shade.
Finally she found him in their wedding church crying
Contemplating his choices the ones that led him to this miserable state of mind.

John!! I finally found you my dear
Our grief has kept us distant I fear.
I know our child's death has left us our family scarred
But I've learned to heal while you've been by yourself with your soul barred.

Hope It's true it's been too long
My pain is too great and I have nowhere to belong.
My thoughts are frail my strength is gone
Only shadows and misery now linger on.

Don't worry... I'll be your strength when you feel weak
I'll be your hope when all you see is bleak.
I'll love you forever until the end
And together we'll heal and love again.

Hope...


Their final chapter about to begin. an epic battle they will face one not sure to win.

You'll never find peace you'll always feel pain.
Eternal rest let go and attain.
You can find peace your own way
Those feelings won't defeat us our love will prevail.
No you'll be trapped in sorrow it will consume your soul
But with me you'll find an escape let go and be whole.
Together let's face our grief head on
We'll honor our loved ones and move on.

Then it's time!

I'll whisper in your ear a tale of deceit
Of that night's outcome the Devil's scheme.
You thought it was fate that took your child away.
But it was me! The devil! With a plan to the last detail.

A seed of doubt and grief I planted in your brain
And as the child grew so too did her pain.
She fought with all her might till her dying breath
But in the end her soul was mine the damage was dealt.

Your wife she tries to pull you through
But I can give you what you're due.
With me by your side you'll find release
from all the pain the hurt the grief.
Just let go let me in.
And together we'll let the darkness win!


I can't stop thinking about the moment she died...
I need to go...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Stop please make it stop. I can't go on like this.
If this is how it will be after all this time then I guess it's high time...to end...my life...
In your greatest need I'll be there to help you fight. Stand up and face him and your light will finally shine.


NoNoNO NO NO!!! How? Why are you here? I planted the seed that killed you!
You can't kill hopes and dreams Devil. This form was created by your own greed and fear.
How did you ascend? You did not even have a soul to begin with!
To banish you from the human realm is the task I chose.
Starting from him I'll keep banishing you from people until the end of time.
But I will face you later. Now there is something else I must do. And you are not needed here anymore.

How can this be true? Am I losing my mind?
Is this a dream? A vision? Or am I finally freed?
You called for someone to help
Even though you never had me held.
You called for me in the dark of the night
To guide you to the light and cast him out of your mind.

He's got me trapped. I cannot flee.
Because of my weakness my shame my regret and guilt.

My mother did you a lot of good so now we know.
He's not invincible his power's not so.
I'll hold him back with all of my might 'till you're ready to face him and put up a fight.
I trust in you so trust in me.
Together we'll defeat him just wait and see.


Igzo Deviru!!!

Eater of Millions!
Sasenai! Victim's Sanctuary!
Black Whirlwind!
Shooting Sonic!
I see how it is you committed no sins so you were able to reach heaven.
In fear of facing me you killed me and made me stronger.

Even so you may try to fight me but I am a part of him. I am his despair! his pain! his grim!
He's weak and vulnerable broken by loss and grief
I have a hold on him and I won't give him relief!
But I am also a part of him.
I am his faith! his dreams! his cry! I'll help him see the wonders of this shining light.
Through my mother hope I was fed and I'll use it as my weapon 'till my last breath.

He doesn't want your light he wants to give in and die.
Give up to the despair no matter how much you cry.
That's not what he truly wants. He wants to make amends and heal.
To find peace... Dream again! Banish your fear!
He's given in before and he'll do it again! Your presence here does not change a thing.
Don't underestimate humans Devil.
Through trials of despair his strength will be shown. Forged by your fire his soul will be whole.

I've caused s such pain and grief my heart now filled with guilt
But with redemption in my grasp I'll make amends and find my heart.
Your loved ones will be always near just open your heart to them and let go of your fear.
She speaks of hope but it's all a lie!
Give in to me again and let yourself die!
It's time Devil! Your evil ends here! Together we'll defeat you and banish your fear.

You cannot defeat me he is not strong enough to shut me out.
Cry in fear Devil as our wishes become a new shining star!
My time is not done! He can't move on! You're dead!!!
We are the path for your light to shine upon!
Damned humans!
With this silver moon as our guide we banish you out of our mind!
Argh!!!


And that was it. The devil defeated. A weight lifted from my heart but as I turned to look to the sky I saw
Lena's astral form dissolve into the stars disappearing into the night.
Though a part of me felt sad I also felt a sense of peace. Time started again and many joyful years flew by.
But in the depths of my soul he was still lurking. Waiting for his chance to unleash his might upon me again. Thankfully this time I was not alone.

Just let him rest.
Thank you doctor...

Look another Silver moon it reminds me of her.
It must mean it's another night of fate just like that day... Hope I think it's my time. I'm sorry about everything.
We've both struggled and made mistakes but we have also grown stronger together. You shouldn't apologize.
When you are reunited with the kids again tell them the story of their sister. Lena...
A simple girl who fought the darkness of the world.
They all have and inside their hearts they know that Lena is looking after them.
In the end I'm just glad to be with you. I love you.
I love you too. John...

Written by:
Nikolaos Effraimidis

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