A scientist studying a time portal in a historical period must confront the consequences of altering history with the help of a local guide, but they face a dilemma when they discover that their own actions in the past created the portal, putting their own existence at risk.
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 deuteragonist helps the protagonist uncover the secrets of the time portal and together they must confront the consequences of altering the course of history.
As the protagonist and deuteragonist work together to understand the time portal, they realize the dangers of altering history. In a heart-wrenching decision, they choose to close the portal and preserve the timeline, sacrificing their chance to change the past for the greater good. In doing so, they learn valuable lessons about the importance of embracing the present and shaping the future.
Twist: Just as the protagonist and deuteragonist are about to close the portal, they discover that it was actually their actions in the past that created the time portal in the first place. They realize that by closing it, they would erase their own existence. They must now navigate the dilemma of preserving the timeline while also ensuring their own survival.