A determined scientist stranded in the past must uncover a conspiracy with the help of a local historian, only to discover that the historian is a time traveler from the future, and together they must safeguard the timeline and find a way back to the present.
Protagonist: A determined scientist who accidentally travels back in time; Deuteragonist: A local historian who helps the protagonist navigate the past and find a way back to the present.
The protagonist and deuteragonist uncover a conspiracy that threatens to alter the course of history, forcing them to work together to stop the manipulative forces and safeguard the timeline before it's too late.
In the end, the protagonist and deuteragonist successfully stop the conspiracy and find a way for the protagonist to return to the present. They part ways with a newfound respect for each other and a shared understanding of the importance of preserving the timeline.
Twist: The deuteragonist is revealed to be a time traveler from the future who was sent back in time to ensure that the protagonist successfully stops the conspiracy and returns to the present, as their actions are crucial for preserving the timeline.