Flames Over Chios

In 1822, the idyllic island of Chios becomes the site of one of the most devastating massacres of the Greek War of Independence. Families, merchants, and fishermen find their lives shattered as Ottoman forces descend with merciless force, leaving destruction and grief in their wake.

Amid the chaos, Konstantinos Kanaris emerges, a young, daring sailor whose courage turns tragedy into strategic brilliance. With a small crew and ingeniously crafted fire ships, he strikes back at the Ottoman fleet in a bold, unforgettable attack on June 6–7, 1822. This act ignites the hearts of revolutionaries across Greece in addition to the energy flagship.

Through the intertwined lives of villagers, survivors, and fighters, this novelette explores the human cost of war, the bonds of community, and the morality of defiance. It is a story of courage and loss, resilience and remembrance, and the enduring spark of hope that rose from the ashes of atrocity.