Ahmed’s Journey Through the Time Portal

On a bright spring day, as trees adorned themselves with blossoms and the Nile flowed gently, whispering tales of time, Egypt stood as a breathtaking canvas of history. Temples, churches, and mosques coexisted in harmony, a masterpiece crafted by the Divine. Amid this beauty, "Ahmed," a seasoned seventy-year-old engineer, embarked on a journey to Luxor and Aswan with his family.

He took a train from Alexandria to Cairo, and from there, they boarded a cruise ship, setting off on a voyage through history and civilization. With his deep engineering knowledge and cultural awareness, Ahmed savored every moment, marveling at the details of the temples and ruins while sharing his reflections with his family. Fluent in both spoken and written Arabic and English, he found an extra layer of discovery in interacting with foreign travelers.

As the journey began, joy filled the air, and everyone reveled in the stunning scenery. Each night, as noise faded and the Nile grew still, Ahmed would step onto the deck to embrace the serenity of the night merging with dawn. But one night, he noticed something strange—a mysterious light shimmering on the horizon. At first, he dismissed it as city lights reflecting on the water, yet he continued to see it even when they were far from any urban areas.

Not dwelling on it much, he attributed it to optical illusions or fatigue. However, upon reaching Luxor and spending the day exploring temples, Ahmed maintained his nightly ritual of sipping his favorite Saidi coffee in the hotel’s lobby, enjoying the tranquility. One night, the light reappeared—this time clearer than ever. Rubbing his eyes in disbelief, he chose to remain silent, not wanting to alarm his family.

Then came the moment that changed everything.

At sunset, as he admired the hieroglyphs of an ancient temple, captivated by the grandeur of Egyptian civilization, an extraordinary sight caught his eye. On the horizon, amid the twilight hues, a luminous object, larger than the full moon, moved with an uncanny precision and speed—rushing straight toward him. He wanted to flee, but an unseen force held him in place. Within moments, he found himself lifting off the ground, soaring as if he had wings, before being enveloped by an enigmatic presence and transported among beings unlike any he had ever seen.

Surprisingly, fear was not his dominant emotion—rather, it was awe. Strangely, when he attempted to communicate, these beings did not use words, yet he understood them perfectly. Even more astonishing, when he looked down at himself, he realized his appearance had transformed, resembling theirs.

In confusion, he asked, "How did this happen? How can I understand you without learning your language? Why has my form changed?" They responded, telling him that his journey with them would be long, but he would not be severed from his world; instead, he would remain connected in a way unknown to humankind.

Then they added, "It is time to reveal one of the great secrets of our civilization..."

This is just the beginning... Stay tuned for the upcoming chapters of Ahmed’s journey into a realm beyond imagination.