A time-traveler from the future becomes stranded in Ancient Egypt and must navigate political intrigue to gain the assistance of a powerful figure, only to discover that the figure is their future self manipulating events to ensure their own existence.
Protagonist: A time-traveler from the future who becomes stranded in Ancient Egypt;
The protagonist encounters a powerful figure in Ancient Egypt who holds the key to their return to the future, but they must navigate a web of political intrigue and danger to gain their assistance and avoid altering the course of history.
In the end, the protagonist successfully gains the assistance of the powerful figure and manages to return to the future, but not before realizing the impact of their actions on the course of history in Ancient Egypt. The experience leaves them with a new perspective on the power of time-travel and the responsibility that comes with it.
Twist: The powerful figure in Ancient Egypt turns out to be a future version of the protagonist, who had been manipulating events to ensure their own existence. As the protagonist returns to the future, they realize the consequences of their actions and the ethical implications of time-travel.