Sour Grapes. Life is a Story - story.one

In a mostly quiet Greek suburban neighbourhood, its residents prepare for the relentless summer heat. Each person harbours a secret, a desire, a passion, or a blind spot, whether toward themselves or others. In this small, quaint place, lives intertwine, and the truths of their neighbours gradually come to light.The narrator, an impartial observer, captures this world - a mix of familiarity, nostalgia, and a dark, unforgiving edge.This anthology series delves into the lives of five residents. From a father who finds twisted satisfaction in cutting down a tree that reminds him of his late wife, to a general obsessed with earning his final military medal, each tale unveils the bitter ironies and hidden tensions beneath the seemingly serene surface of suburban life.

Autorentext

Born in Larissa, Greece, Nicholas grew up in a suburban neighbourhood, enjoying a normal childhood filled with books, board games and dirty knees. As he grew older, the knees got cleaner, and board games gave way to video games and movies. However, his love for books and stories never wavered. With his head mostly in the clouds, he finds beauty in the simplicity of contemparory life. Wanting to share his unique view with the world, he became a narrative designer for video games and left Greece to study in Germany. Nowadays, his life is filled with books, video games, and ink-stained hands from all the stories he's working on.