The Time Shifter🔊

Once upon a time, in the extensive reaches of Instoria, a small but vibrant planet in a distant galaxy, there lived a humble lad named Callum. He was known for his flaming auburn hair and his potent, deep-set blue eyes that held secrets of unexplored lands and times. Callum was not an ordinary child; he had an extraordinary capability - he belonged to a rare lineage of Time Shifters.

Callum's life took a dramatic twist on his sixteenth birthday when he first experienced his unique ability to shift through time. While playing by the riverside, he stumbled upon a mysterious and ancient relic, a chronograph. Unwittingly, he triggered its mechanisms, and was thrown back five hundred years into the past. The ancient world was a stark contrast to Callum's futuristic world; it was filled with knights, castles, enchantresses and magic. It took him considerable time to comprehend his newly discovered power, and with time, he gradually understood its nuances and started savouring the thrill of time travel.

Over the years, Callum experienced various eras. He helped ancient tribe's craft magnificent structures, he gave insights to renowned scientists, and he witnessed the rise and fall of empires. His knowledge and wisdom grew profoundly, and so did his humility. But, his chronograph was not working correctly – it was deteriorating.

One day, during what seemed like an ordinary jump into the Elizabethan England era, the chronograph malfunctioned, and Callum found himself stuck. Unable to return to his own time, he was left stranded with limited knowledge of the archaic norms of the era and its people. He was enlisted into the King’s army, where his leadership skills and advanced knowledge made him a knight. He laudably served the king and battled for him, but his heart yearned for Instoria his home.

As days passed, despair gripped Callum's heart; he missed his home, his parents, and his real identity. He started to hunt for ways to fix his chronograph. Along his journey, he met Evangeline, a wise old mystic who was rumoured to have skills that could mend anything. Callum, driven by desperation and hope, approached her and shared his story

Moved by his tale, Evangeline agreed to help. She realized the relic held immeasurable power, infused with energy from the cosmos itself. With her vast knowledge about ancient magic and relics, Evangeline slowly managed to mend the chronograph. The process was arduous and time-intensive as it involved combining magic with Callum’s life force to re-infuse the chronograph with energy.

After weeks of relentless pursuit, they finally succeeded, the chronograph hummed back to life, gleaming with vigor. Callum, elated, thanked Evangeline for her help; she had become a great friend and mentor to him. He prepared to return to his own time, his heart heavy with gratitude and nostalgia.

Returning to Instoria felt surreal. Time in his world had barely passed. His parents were overjoyed, unaware of his many adventures. Emotion overwhelmed Callum; he was finally home.

From then on, Callum lived two lives—a mundane one on Instoria and an extraordinary one across different eras. He learnt to control his abilities better and used his time efficiently, contributing to the betterment of each era he visited. Despite his vast knowledge, he continued to remain humble and kind, shining not just as a Time Shifter but as a beacon for humanity through numerous ages.

So, this is the incredible story of Callum, a humble boy from Instoria, who lived not just his own life but experienced countless others, becoming a part of history as he shifted through time. Even today he journeys on, leaving an indelible mark throughout time, living as a timeless legend.