“Time travel works like a ride, all about momentum. We set the chosen time as your center point, you see that perfectly. Everything towards the edges …”
The tech shrugged but George was unconcerned.
“Remember the rules, no touchy, no changey, don’t slow down.”
With that George was off, whipping through time and space. His childhood home came into view. He could see his father, hands around the neck of the only man George ever loved.
He had done the math. George knew just how much he could afford to slow and, after all, rules were meant to be broken.
Word Count: 100
For Friday Fictioneers (on a Wednesday!)
I see a grandfather paradox in the offing. I liked the idea that it was all about momentum
Thank you Neil
I see him returning, to find that he doesn’t exist. 😳
Very possible!
Great take on the prompt.
Thank you Sandra!
A risky tactic, I hope he judges it right! Good take.
Thank you Iain!
Interesting story here!
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Excellent story inspired by the prompt picture!
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Great story. I hope it works out for him
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Great take, hope no rules were broken.
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Love the way you describe time travel, making it sound plausible. This is the kind of thing that sets my brain spinning — did he correct the (I’m guessing) murder? Was there then a long romance? Or did things go even more wrong? I’d like to see more of this story.
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What an interesting take. I just hope the breaking of rules does not cause more damage than necessary…
Time will tell! Thanks for reading
I love time travel stories that make you think and the what if of it all, as your story does.
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Oh no! I want to know what George did and I want to know how the paradox, if any, was solved. So many questions!! 🙂
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I’m going to say George probably significantly changed history. It may not have been a good thing
Well, that was a surprise! Well-constructed,Kelly.
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Interesting take on the prompt!