Alexis, a 70-year-old retired Greek American broker from the vibrant heart of New York, discovers a soul-stirring love stretching across time. Sofia, a 34-year-old Moldovan school teacher from the serene capital of Chișinău, becomes the catalyst of his emotional upheaval. Their paths cross virtually, yet their bond feels hauntingly familiar, stirring memories Alexis can't quite grasp. Compelled by an unexplained, magnetic pull towards Sofia upon discovering her photo on Facebook, Alexis embarks on a journey of hypnotic regression. This odyssey through time reveals nine of his past lives, each unveiling lessons and conclusions that deepen the enigma of his connection with Sofia. He's driven by a burning question: Why does Sofia ignite such intense love and passion within him? And more perplexingly, why is he tormented by guilt over a tragic act committed three centuries ago – the murder of a woman he adored? This narrative weaves a tale of romance that spans half a millennium, reincarnating in various forms and in various places. It's a truly gripping love story intertwined with a mysterious investigation into one's past, where Alexis learns that history often repeats itself. But at its core, this story is a profound reflection on life, history, cultural clashes, traditions, politics, the inescapability of death, and the enigmatic nature of eternal love. Prepare to be emotionally captivated by a journey that explores the depth of the human heart and the timeless mystery of a love that changes everything.

Alexis, a 70-year-old retired Greek American broker from the vibrant heart of New York, discovers a soul-stirring love stretching across time. Sofia, a 34-year-old Moldovan school teacher from the serene capital of Chișinău, becomes the catalyst of his emotional upheaval. Their paths cross virtually, yet their bond feels hauntingly familiar, stirring memories Alexis can't quite grasp. Compelled by an unexplained, magnetic pull towards Sofia upon discovering her photo on Facebook, Alexis embarks on a journey of hypnotic regression. This odyssey through time reveals nine of his past lives, each unveiling lessons and conclusions that deepen the enigma of his connection with Sofia. He's driven by a burning question: Why does Sofia ignite such intense love and passion within him? And more perplexingly, why is he tormented by guilt over a tragic act committed three centuries ago – the murder of a woman he adored? This narrative weaves a tale of romance that spans half a millennium, reincarnating in various forms and in various places. It's a truly gripping love story intertwined with a mysterious investigation into one's past, where Alexis learns that history often repeats itself. But at its core, this story is a profound reflection on life, history, cultural clashes, traditions, politics, the inescapability of death, and the enigmatic nature of eternal love. Prepare to be emotionally captivated by a journey that explores the depth of the human heart and the timeless mystery of a love that changes everything

Sergiu Urma was born in Romania, where he earned an MA in English Literature. After a two-year stint as a reporter for the state-run Radio Bucharest, he joined the Associated Press as a correspondent. Forced to leave the country by Romania's communist authorities, he worked in Vienna, Austria, as an AP reporter covering Eastern Europe and the anticommunist revolutions occurring there. After arriving in the United States in 1990, he worked on AP's International Desk in New York as a reporter and business news editor until 2014, when he retired after 40 years with the company. His first book, "Screwed: Dancing with the Generals," published by Amazon in 2015, is a memoir that takes the reader inside Ceausescu's Romania and sheds light on Urma's time as an AP reporter there, highlighting just how dangerous the political climate was during this ill-fated chapter of modern history. His two-act play "Chessgame" is an ingenious parable of a mechanical, on-command murder. As it progresses in the epic and historical matter, it becomes a violent indictment of totalitarianisms of any kind through grotesque, stylized, and shocking formulas. The author can be reached by email at viorelurma@yahoo.com