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Chrono Crisis: A Time Traveler's Attempt to Alter History

Desperate Measures to Save the Future

By Casey Lee SmitPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Chrono Crisis: A Time Traveler's Attempt to Alter History
Photo by Zulfa Nazer on Unsplash

The sun was setting over the city of Paris, and the Eiffel Tower was bathed in a warm orange glow. The streets were bustling with people, and the sound of laughter and conversation filled the air. It was 1927, and the world was alive with energy and excitement.

In the midst of it all, a young man walked briskly through the crowds, his eyes scanning the faces around him. He was dressed in a tailored suit, and carried a leather briefcase in one hand. He moved with purpose, his steps quick and decisive, and as he made his way through the crowds, he felt a sense of anticipation building inside him.

The man's name was Max, and he was a time traveler. He had been sent back in time to the year 1927 to alter the course of history. His mission was simple: prevent the assassination of Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator who was scheduled to fly across the Atlantic in just a few weeks' time.

Max had been trained for this mission for years. He had studied Lindbergh's life and the events leading up to his historic flight, and he had been briefed on the consequences of Lindbergh's death. If Lindbergh were to be killed before his flight, the world would be plunged into chaos. The United States would be forced to delay their entry into World War II, and the course of the war would be drastically altered.

Max knew the stakes were high, and he was determined to succeed. He had traveled back in time to Paris because he knew that Lindbergh would be making a stop there on his way to New York. Max had a plan, and he was ready to put it into action.

As he walked through the streets, Max felt a sense of unease. He knew that altering the course of history was a dangerous game, and that even the slightest misstep could have catastrophic consequences. But he pushed those thoughts aside, reminding himself of the importance of his mission.

Max arrived at a small café on the outskirts of the city. He had been here before, on a reconnaissance mission to scout out the area. He knew that Lindbergh would be stopping here for a brief rest before continuing on to New York.

Max took a seat at a table in the corner of the café, ordered a cup of coffee, and waited. He watched as the other patrons came and went, his eyes scanning each face for any sign of danger. But nothing seemed out of the ordinary, and Max began to relax.

Just as he was beginning to think that his mission would be a success, a group of men entered the café. Max recognized them immediately as members of a far-right political group that had been implicated in a number of assassinations in Europe.

Max's heart raced as he watched the men approach Lindbergh's table. He knew that he had to act fast. He quickly pulled a small device from his pocket and activated it. The device emitted a high-pitched noise that only he could hear, and Max knew that it would temporarily disorient the men.

He sprang from his table and ran toward Lindbergh's table, shouting a warning. But it was too late. One of the men had already drawn a gun, and Max watched in horror as the bullet struck Lindbergh in the chest.

Max knew that he had failed. He had been too late to stop the assassination, and now the course of history would be forever altered. But as he watched Lindbergh being rushed to a nearby hospital, Max felt a sense of hope. He knew that the future was not set in stone, and that even the smallest actions could have a profound impact on the course of history...

AdventureFantasyHistoricalShort StoryYoung Adult

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