Effrosyni Moschoudi

The Boy on the Bridge Effrosyni Moschoudi

A young man determined to protect his girl... A teenage boy offering prophecies... and a series of unexplained events.


Lefteris and his darling girl, Evgenia, live a quiet and happy life together in a mountain village in Zagori, Greece. One day, as Lefteris crosses an old stone bridge, he meets a teenage boy who warns him that Evgenia is in danger and gives him instructions to follow.

Lefteris doubts him, but does as he is told, just in case. The warning turns into reality and the girl is saved, so the next time the boy warns of danger, Lefteris is more willing to listen...

What follows is a series of astounding events as the boy's prophecies of mortal danger continue, and Lefteris does his best to protect his girl. Now, he considers reverting to his old ways of solving all differences with his fists. Will he allow himself to resort to violence? How does the mysterious boy on the bridge fit in all this? And why does he refuse to meet Evgenia?

Note: This is an extended version of the story of the same name published in "Facets of Love." It has more scenes and a new ending! Escape to a Greek mountain village today and lift your spirits with this fabulous short read!