Rainbow and the sun

-Roko Zaper

NOTES: This storybook was inspired by a documentary on the life of a Polish nobleman, Sebastián Berzeviczy, the alleged blood relative of Andre Benesz. My story follows Andre as he is told the tale of his relative by a mysterious old man. It is however just part of the story, as many years later Sebastián's daughter and her husband were hunted and murdered by Spanish spies. Only their son survived. With this as background, I wanted to examine our contemporary amnesia for the sacrifices and love that made our lives possible. "If the invisible wall between us will be crumbled by the killer wind of hurricane maybe we can see the other side of the rainbow." Chidi Okoya

As I hurried back to the car a voice from the shadows called out to

me; "Mr. Benesz, I know what it is you're searching for here." It was an

old man sitting immobile on a bench. "You wish to know more about

this castle and its history." It sounded like a rehearsed tour guide

speech. I waved the old man away but as I continued walking he said;

"If you listen to my story your dreams may change, in what way, that

depends on you." I stopped, glued to the spot, and reluctantly

decided to listen.