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Chrono Change

The Time Traveler's Dilemma

By mees den BoerPublished about a year ago 3 min read
Chrono Change
Photo by RODRIGO GONZALEZ on Unsplash

Once upon a time, there was a man named Thomas who discovered he had the ability to time travel. At first, he thought it was just a strange dream, but soon he realized that it was a gift, and a responsibility. Thomas felt a deep connection to the past, and he was haunted by the knowledge that small changes in history could have a profound impact on the future.

One day, Thomas had a vision of a terrible event that was about to take place. He saw a massive war that would take millions of lives, and destroy entire civilizations. Thomas knew that he had to do something to prevent this disaster from happening.

He set his time machine to the year 1914, and arrived in Sarajevo, just in time to witness the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He realized that this event was the spark that would ignite the Great War, and that he had a chance to change the course of history.

Thomas had read about the assassination in his history books, and he knew that the Archduke's death would lead to a chain of events that would bring the world to the brink of destruction. He also knew that if he could prevent the assassination, he could change the course of history and save millions of lives.

But changing history was a delicate matter, and Thomas knew that it was a risky endeavor. He was afraid that his actions could have unintended consequences, and that his attempts to change history could have a negative impact on the future.

Despite his fears, Thomas decided to take action. He followed the assassins as they made their way to the Archduke's car, and he watched as they took aim. Just as they were about to pull the trigger, Thomas sprang into action.

He tackled one of the assassins, and knocked the weapon out of his hand. In the chaos that followed, Thomas managed to get the Archduke to safety.

Thomas was hailed as a hero, and he was soon celebrated throughout the world. He was hailed as a savior of peace, and people everywhere were grateful for his bravery.

But Thomas knew that his work was far from over. He realized that there was still much work to be done, and that he needed to continue to travel through time and make changes where necessary.

He continued to travel through time, trying to alter events that had a negative impact on the world. Some of his attempts were successful, while others were not, but he never gave up.

Years went by, and Thomas became known as the time traveler who tried to make the world a better place. People would tell stories about his bravery and his determination, and generations to come would remember his name.

As he grew older, Thomas knew that it was time for him to pass on his time machine to someone else. He wanted to ensure that his legacy would continue, and that his mission to make the world a better place would carry on.

So, he chose a young woman named Sarah who he believed had the same passion for making a difference. He taught Sarah everything he knew about time travel, and gave her his time machine.

With her newfound power, Sarah set out on her own journey to change history for the better. And as she traveled through time, she knew that she was following in the footsteps of a true hero, a man who had dedicated his life to making the world a better place.

And so, the story of Thomas, the time traveler who tried to alter a historical event, lives on, inspiring future generations to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in the world.

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mees den Boer

Mees den Boer, fiction writer. Spinning tales and exploring the human experience through the written word. Join me on my journey of imagination and discovery.

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