Echoes Of Time.
ch -1 The unknown message
A message shows up in M's phone
M
Who is this? Why are you texting me at this hour?
Unknown user
Someone who needs your help. Listen carefully;time is running out.
M
What do you mean? How did you get this number?
Unknown user
There's no time to explain. They're coming for me. You're the only one who can stop them.
M
Stop who? What are you talking about?who are you?
Unknown user
In 24 hours, everything changes. The world as you know it will be gone
M
This is insane. Why are you telling me these things?
Unknown user
Because you are the key. The key to everything.
M
I don't understand what are you saying and why me?
Unknown user
Meet me at the old bookstore downtown, midnight. Don't tell anyone. Trust no one.
M
Why should I trust you? I don't even know you.
Unknown user
Because if you do not, there won't be a future left to trust. Just be there
ch -2 Midnight meeting
M’s heart pounded as they put down the phone. Was this some kind of prank? They checked the number again, but it was untraceable. The sense of urgency in the voice was undeniable. M glanced at the clock. It was already 11 PM. If this was real, there wasn’t much time to decide.
Grabbing a coat, M stepped out into the cold night. The streets were nearly empty, a quiet reminder of how late it was. The old bookstore downtown had been closed for years, a relic of the past. M’s mind raced with possibilities. Was this a trap? Or perhaps a friend in need? The words "trust no one" echoed in their mind.
Approaching the dilapidated storefront, M noticed a flicker of movement inside. Taking a deep breath, they pushed the door open, the bell above it jingling softly.
Unknown user
Over here quickly
A figure emerged from the shadows, hooded and cautious. M’s pulse quickened.
M
Who are you? What's going on?
Unknown user
There is no time for questions. They are tracking us.
M
Who's tracking us? Why did you bring me here?
Unknown user
I can't explain everything now, but you need to trust me. Take this
The figure handed M a small device, sleek and futuristic.
Unknown user
It's a temporal communicator. With it, you can access messages from the future. They hold the key to stopping the catastrophe.
M
Future messages? This is insane.
Unknown user
The world as you know it is on the brink of collapse. You're the only one who can prevent it.
Unknown user
You have a role to play, a destiny intertwined with the threads of time itself. Trust the messages, trust yourself.
M
Alright, I'll trust you. What’s next?
Unknown user
Be ready. The first message will come soon.
With that, the figure disappeared into the night, leaving M alone with the strange device. M stared at it, a mix of fear and curiosity swirling inside. Could they really trust this mysterious stranger? And what kind of catastrophe could they possibly prevent?
ch -3 The first message
Message from the Device: "Find the entrance under the abandoned metro station. Trust no one."
M
The abandoned metro station... It's not far from here. I have to go.
With determination, M navigates through the city towards the metro station, heart pounding.
Message from the Device: "Hurry. They are closer than you think."
Upon arrival, M found the metro station eerily quiet, every sound amplified by the emptiness
M
It's so eerie down here. Why would the message lead me to this place?
Message from the Device: "Look for the symbol on the wall."
After searching for what seemed like an eternity, M finally spotted a faded emblem carved into the crumbling brick.
As M pressed the emblem, a hidden door creaked open, revealing a staircase leading into darkness.
The staircase descended deep into the earth, each step echoing in the silence. M's heart raced with anticipation and fear. What awaited them down there? The message said this place held answers. M took a deep breath and continued downward.
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