Episode 2: The Choice
AUTHOR
"In the moment of crisis, time itself may bend, offering second chances. But the price of changing the past may be higher than you ever imagined." - Luna Noir
Aria stares at her phone, the words from Damien Wu replaying in her head.
Damien Wu(ML)
Trust no one, except me.
The words resonate in her mind as she sits in her apartment, contemplating the shocking turn her life has taken. Her career, her friendships-everything is crumbling. But there's something else that gnaws at her. The cryptic message from Damien felt too significant to ignore. She hadn't expected it, yet somehow, she had felt a strange sense of hope when she read his words.
The clock on the wall ticks loudly in the otherwise silent room. Her thoughts race. What did Damien mean by "you'll get your chance"? How could she possibly change anything? Was there even a way to go back?
Her phone rings again. This time, it's from an unknown number. Without hesitation, she answers.
Damien Wu(ML)
Aria, listen to me carefully. There's something I haven't told you. Something you need to know if you want to survive the coming storm.
Her breath catches. What could be so important?
Damien Wu(ML)
You've been given a chance to rewrite your destiny. This isn't a simple warning. You've been chosen for something far bigger than you realize. You can go back in time. Change the choices you made. But you must act now.
Aria Lin(FL)
Back in time? What do you mean? This doesn't make sense.
Damien Wu(ML)
I know it's hard to believe, but I've seen it. The moment you were betrayed by Lila-the moment everything started to unravel for you-it was a turning point. And now, you can go back to before it all happened. But you need to trust me.
Before Aria can respond, the line goes dead. Her mind races, torn between disbelief and the strange pull of Damien's words. What did he mean by consequences?
She looks down at her phone again. There's a message from Ethan Zhao.
Ethan Zhao
I've been thinking about what happened. I'm here for you, Aria. We can figure this out together. Let me help you.
Aria's fingers hover over the screen. Ethan's support feels genuine, but right now, everything about her life feels like it's been turned upside down. Who can she really trust?
Just then, she feels a strange sensation, almost as if the world around her is shifting. Her vision blurs, and the sound of the ticking clock seems to distort. She blinks, disoriented, and suddenly-
She's standing in her office. Her old office. The one she worked in before everything went wrong. The one where it all started.
She gasps, her heart pounding. This isn't possible. It's as if she's... traveled back in time. Her mind races. Has it already begun?
Before she can process what's happening, a familiar voice interrupts her thoughts.
Lila Chen
Aria, we need to talk. I just heard about the new project proposal. I think it's a great opportunity for us.
Aria's chest tightens as she faces her former best friend. Lila, standing there with a bright smile, unaware of what's about to unfold.
Introduction to Time Travel
Aria is stunned. She's back in time, in the very office where her betrayal first began. This isn't a dream. It's real. The time travel is happening. But this isn't just a second chance-this is a rebirth, an opportunity to undo the mistakes of the past, to right the wrongs, and perhaps even to seek revenge on those who betrayed her. However, the path ahead is filled with uncertainty. The people she once trusted may not be the same. The choices she makes now will determine her fate, but the consequences could be greater than she ever imagined.
As Aria stands frozen, Lila looks at her with concern.
Lila Chen
Aria? Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost.
Aria quickly gathers herself, forcing a smile.
Aria Lin(FL)
I'm fine. I just... I just need to take a moment. We'll talk about the project later.
Lila nods, but Aria can't shake the feeling that everything around her is slipping out of her control. This is her chance to fix everything, but where should she even begin?
As the scene fades, Aria's mind is filled with questions-
What happens next? Can she really change the past? What will Damien's role be in this? And most importantly... will she ever be able to trust Lila again?
AUTHOR
"Every step you take, every word you say, ripples through time. Be careful, Aria. You're not the only one playing this game." - Luna Noir
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