A struggling writer is offered the chance to time-travel and meet their literary heroes, only to discover their dark side, leading to a journey of self-discovery and a battle against their future self who seeks to manipulate their choices.
Protagonist: A curious and adventurous individual who sees time-travel as an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery; Antagonist: A manipulative figure from the future who seeks to use the protagonist's time-travel abilities for their own selfish gain.
The protagonist travels back in time to meet their literary heroes, only to discover the dark side of their idols and question their own aspirations.
In the end, the protagonist realizes that their literary heroes were flawed individuals, just like themselves. They come to understand that true inspiration comes from within, and they use their time-travel abilities to make positive changes in their own life and the lives of others, ultimately defeating the manipulative figure from the future.
Twist: The manipulative figure from the future turns out to be a future version of the protagonist, who was trying to manipulate their past self into making the "right" choices. This revelation forces the protagonist to confront their own flaws and take control of their own destiny, ultimately using their time-travel abilities to create a better future for themselves and others.