Travels of Time: A Canary's Tale🔊

In a bustling city, that never sleeps, filled with towering skyscrapers and constantly alive with the ebb of city life, lived a man named Albert. Albert was a man of humble beginnings, a janitor at one of the tallest buildings in the city, Skyhill Corporation. Despite the busy life around him, he had mastered the art of finding tranquility within himself and his triad of canaries.

Joy, Peace, and Love, the trio of canaries were Albert’s intimate companions. The harmonious symphony of their chirps was his sanctuary, his escape from the heartless, relentless city.

One day, while Albert was sweeping the floors of the imposing Skyhill Corporation, he found a peculiar object, a golden watch. No ordinary watch, but one that, as inscriptions revealed, possessed the ability to time travel.

Albert was astounded, skeptical at first, but curiosity persuaded him to wind the hands of the watch. With a jarring sensation, he found himself standing in his same city, only it was remarkably different. He was in the past, a time when the city was less convoluted, less demanding, and a far cry from its current state.

He was fascinated, instantly enamored with the beauty of the scenery. People laughing heartily, kids playing on the streets, trees gracing every corner, the faded murmur of relaxation, and the city living but not on the edge. It was the sheer simplicity of life that beguiled him.

Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. Albert continued to time travel, savoring the quiet, serene city of the past. His trips started affecting his work, and he began losing track of his present life.

Sadly, in his abandonment, one of the canaries, Love, fell ill. Distracted by his escapades with the golden watch, Albert didn’t notice Love's failing health until it was too late.

The loss of Love broke Albert’s heart. He realized he took his present for granted. He had traded the charm of his humble life for the grandeur of the past. But now, he understood, life was lived to the fullest when enjoyed in the present.

With newfound wisdom, he decided to auction the watch. The immense money from the sale was used to build a park filled with canaries, the 'Albert's Embrace.' It became a sanctuary not only for Albert but the city dwellers too, a necessary respite from the city's mechanical life.

The story of Albert and his time-travelling escapades became city folklore, a tale flaunting the importance of the present. How tranquility wasn't a destination to be found in a different time, but a state to be achieved amidst the prevailing chaos. Albert continued to live with his two canaries, cherishing his present, humming to the melodious chirps, a merry tune reverberating through the city of chaos.