A scientist studying a time portal accidentally transports themselves back in time to a pivotal moment in history, where they must navigate the challenges of the past with the help of a local guide, leading to a deep bond and a newfound appreciation for history, only to discover that the time portal was created by their own future self, causing them to question the nature of fate and free will.
Protagonist: A scientist studying the time portal; Deuteragonist: A local from the historical period who becomes the protagonist's guide and confidante as they navigate the challenges of time travel.
The protagonist accidentally transports themselves back in time to a pivotal moment in history and must navigate the challenges of the past while trying to find a way back to the present.
The protagonist and the local guide work together to find a way to harness the power of the time portal and successfully return to the present. Along the way, they form a deep bond and gain a new understanding of the past and its impact on the present. The novel ends with the protagonist returning to their own time, but carrying with them a newfound appreciation for history and the importance of preserving it.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that the time portal was created by their own future self, and their journey back to the present is actually a loop in time, causing them to question the nature of fate and free will.