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Tale or Tail ?

A story of a future time travel in past.

By M Burhan KhanPublished 12 months ago 3 min read
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In the year 2065, time travel had become a reality. It was an exciting time for humanity as people were finally able to explore the mysteries of the past. Scientists had been working on this technology for decades, and finally, they had succeeded in creating a time machine that could transport people back in time.

One of the first people to test out the time machine was a young scientist named James. He had always been fascinated by history and had dreamed of traveling back in time to witness some of the most significant events in history.

On the day of the test, James was nervous but excited. He stepped into the time machine and set the date for the year 1865, the year that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. As he pressed the button to start the machine, he felt a sudden jolt, and the room around him began to spin.

When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a crowded theater. The play was just about to begin, and James realized that he had traveled back in time to the night of Lincoln's assassination. He looked around in amazement, taking in the sights and sounds of the theater.

Suddenly, he heard a loud gunshot, and chaos erupted in the theater. People were screaming and running in all directions. James realized that the shot he had heard was the one that killed President Lincoln. He pushed his way through the crowd, desperate to get a glimpse of the assassin.

As he made his way towards the stage, he saw a man jump onto the stage and begin to run towards the exit. James recognized him as John Wilkes Booth, the man who had assassinated Lincoln. Without thinking, James chased after him, determined to catch him.

He ran out of the theater and onto the streets of Washington D.C. Booth was already on horseback, trying to make his escape. James realized that he would never be able to catch up with him on foot, so he looked around for a way to follow him.

That's when he saw a horse and carriage parked nearby. Without a second thought, he jumped into the carriage and whipped the horses into a gallop, chasing after Booth.

For what seemed like hours, James pursued Booth through the streets of Washington D.C. He was determined not to let the assassin escape. Finally, he saw Booth ride into a barn on the outskirts of town. James knew that this was his chance to catch him.

He jumped out of the carriage and ran towards the barn. Inside, he saw Booth standing with a gun in his hand, ready to fight. James didn't hesitate. He lunged at Booth, knocking the gun out of his hand.

The two men grappled with each other, struggling for control. James was amazed at how strong Booth was, despite his small stature. But eventually, James managed to pin him to the ground, and the police arrived to take Booth into custody.

As James watched Booth being led away in handcuffs, he felt a sense of satisfaction. He had traveled back in time and had played a small but crucial role in history. He had prevented Booth from escaping and had helped to bring him to justice.

As he traveled back to the present, James couldn't help but wonder what other adventures awaited him in the past. He had a newfound respect for history and realized that even the smallest actions could have a significant impact on the course of history.

In conclusion, James's tale of time travel to the past had been one of adventure, excitement, and danger. He had chased after an assassin, prevented him from escaping, and helped to bring him to justice. It was a story of how one person could make a difference, even in the past. As time travel continued to evolve, it was stories like James's that reminded us of the power and responsibility that came with traveling.

HumorSci FiMysteryFantasyFan FictionAdventure
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M Burhan Khan

A Fantasy Lover, A Fantasy Writer

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