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Time Travel

A person who travels back in time to try and change a pivotal moment in history.

By Hadi Abbas MoledinaPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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In a world where time travel is possible, the very fabric of history is at risk. The smallest of actions in the past could lead to disastrous consequences in the future. However, for one man named David, the potential risks were worth it. He had a mission to change a pivotal moment in history, and he was willing to do whatever it takes.

David had always been fascinated with World War II, and he knew that the world would be a better place if the Nazi regime had never come to power. He decided to travel back in time to Munich, Germany, in 1923, just as Adolf Hitler was attempting to stage a coup d'état known as the Beer Hall Putsch.

As David arrived in the past, he was surprised by how different the world looked. The streets were crowded with people wearing outdated clothing, and the buildings were old and worn. David knew he had to be careful not to attract too much attention as he began his mission.

He started by blending in with the crowd of people who were gathering at the beer hall where Hitler and his supporters were planning their coup. He watched as Hitler gave his speech, urging the people of Germany to rise up against their government and seize power for themselves.

David knew that he had to act quickly. He made his way through the crowd and approached Hitler, telling him that he was a time traveler from the future and that he knew the outcome of the coup. Hitler was skeptical at first, but David's knowledge of the future events convinced him.

David convinced Hitler to abandon his plans for the coup, telling him that it would only lead to his own downfall and the destruction of Germany. Hitler, desperate to avoid the fate that David had foretold, agreed to call off the coup and focus on political and social reform instead.

As David watched Hitler leave the beer hall, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had done it. He had changed history and prevented the rise of one of the most evil and destructive regimes in history.

However, as David returned to the present, he realized that his actions had unintended consequences. Without the Nazi regime, World War II had never occurred. But this also meant that the United States had never entered the war and defeated Japan, which had continued its expansionist policies unchecked.

As a result, Japan had become a dominant world power, and the world was split between two superpowers: Japan and Germany. The Cold War had never occurred, but tensions between the two superpowers were high, and the world was on the brink of nuclear war.

David knew that he had to fix his mistake. He traveled back in time once again, this time to Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, just as the United States was preparing to drop the atomic bomb.

David knew that he couldn't prevent the bombing from occurring, but he could try to minimize the damage. He approached President Truman and convinced him to only drop the bomb on a remote, uninhabited island instead of on a populated city.

The bomb was still dropped, but the damage was minimized. Japan surrendered, and the world began to rebuild itself after years of war and destruction.

As David returned to the present once again, he felt a sense of pride and relief. He had changed history, but he had also learned that every action has consequences, and that the world is a delicate balance of cause and effect.

In a world where time travel is possible, the temptation to change history will always be there. But as David learned, changing one event can lead to unintended consequences, and the cost may not be worth it. Nevertheless, there may be moments in history that we wish we could change, and the possibility of traveling back in time will always be a tantalizing prospect for those with a desire to make a difference.

Young AdultMysteryHistoricalFantasyFan FictionClassicalAdventure
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About the Creator

Hadi Abbas Moledina

As a 17-year-old boy and a content writer, I am likely a creative and driven individual with a passion for writing and expressing my thoughts and ideas.I may have a natural curiosity about the world around me and enjoy exploring new topics.

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