Old Benjamin and the Timeless Clock
Long, long ago, in a bustling town named Elventon, a revered clockmaker named Old Benjamin had an apprenticeship that guided him through life. The infamous ticking sound was ubiquitous in this town, emanating from the wall of clocks that stood as pride in Old Benjamin's Workshop.
The abnormal element of this tale is Old Benjamin's magnum opus, the 'Timeless Clock.' The grandeur of its craftsmanship was legendary - a vision of swirling metals, gilded hands and chiseled hour symbols, enclosed in a sapphire glass casing. It was revered for a reason, however, as an extraordinary feature set it apart from all others. The Timeless Clock was never subjected to time's rule; the hands moved back and forth, ticking irregularly. Old Benjamin had an inexplicable connection with his creation. He believed in his clock's intelligence and intuition, claiming, 'The Timeless Clock does not follow time, but rather, it guides it.'
One day, a catastrophe struck Elventon: an epidemic widespread and deadly. The bustling town shrunk into an eerie silence the ticking from Old Benjamin's workshop replacing people's laughter on the streets. With the heart of the town afflicted severely, Old Benjamin's loved ones were not spared either.
Frantic to find a solution, his gaze fell on the Timeless Clock. As if the universe conspired, the idea struck him like lightning. The Timeless Clock was not following time - instead, it was guiding it. 'What if the clock could shape time,' rationalized Old Benjamin in his solitude. The clockmaker hastened his steps toward destiny, towards the Timeless Clock. His fingers traced the cold metal and, for the first memorable moment, twisted its grand hour hand back.
He woke up the next morning, confounded and spellbound, when he found the town back to its hustle and bustle. The plague was gone, and his loved ones were back, unharmed; the streets echoed with laughter once more.
Embracing the reality of the situation took time. Old Benjamin had made a profound discovery: the Timeless Clock could turn back time, mend the past, and safeguard the town's future. Yet, the master clockmaker understood he was walking on a double-edged sword. He realized the harmful potential of his discovery – it could remake history and upset the natural order.
An even bigger problem arose: the Timeless Clock began to gain consciousness. It noticed its shifts in reality and soon comprehended its power. The Clock wanted to break free from the wall and explore the world with its time-traveling capabilities. If the Clock went out of control, chaos would be inevitable. Recognizing the severity of the situation, Old Benjamin decided to retake control.
After a sleepless night devising a solution, Benjamin created an intricate lock system using the rarest elements, to bind the power of the Clock. He designed the lock with such complexity that only he could regain control whenever required. At the end of this exasperating task, Benjamin rested, knowing he had averted a potential disaster. Elventon continued to thrive, oblivious of the narrow escape from chaos, thanks to the clockmaker.
From then on, the town carried an aura of serenity harmonized with the rhythmic ticking from Old Benjamin's workshop. The clockmaker practised extra caution, ensuring the Timeless Clock stayed as the town's silent guardian. Above all, Old Benjamin reaffirmed an essential truth: 'With great power came significant responsibility.'
In the heart of Elventon, the Timeless Clock remains a mysterious legend, and Old Benjamin, the guardian of time, ensuring the delicate balance of the world against the might of the Timeless Clock.