The silence in the study was thick, almost suffocating. The weight of Natee’s words still hung heavily in the air, and Tawan sat at the desk, his fingers hovering over the first book Natee had handed him. He could feel the heaviness of the leather cover beneath his fingertips, as though the book itself carried the weight of centuries. The text inside was written in a language he couldn’t understand, but the illustrations on the pages seemed familiar, like fragments of forgotten memories.
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Tawan sighed, running a hand through his hair. It had only been a day since he had woken up in this strange mansion, and already everything in his life felt like it had been turned upside down. He wasn’t sure if he could trust Natee, or if he even wanted to. The man was enigmatic, aloof, and yet there was something about him that Tawan couldn’t ignore—something that drew him in, a connection that he couldn’t explain. It frustrated him to no end, but it also left him with an unsettling curiosity.
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He flipped open the book to the first page, squinting at the strange symbols and markings. Despite his frustration, he knew he had to try. Natee had made it clear that this was the first step toward understanding the world he had been thrust into. Tawan’s mind raced as he read, or at least tried to. Some of the symbols seemed to shift when he looked at them, as though they were alive, dancing on the page in ways that defied logic. It was like staring at a puzzle that refused to fit together.
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A soft knock on the door broke his concentration.
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“Tawan?” Natee’s voice filtered through, calm and unhurried. “I know this isn’t easy. You’re not the first person to have trouble adjusting. But there’s more to this world than meets the eye.”
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Tawan closed the book with a soft thud and stood, stretching his stiff legs. He had been sitting for what felt like hours, and he needed a break, if only for a moment. He walked over to the door and opened it, meeting Natee’s gaze. The older man was standing just outside, his expression unreadable, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes—something almost gentle.
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“Can we talk?” Natee asked, his tone softer than it had been before.
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Tawan nodded, stepping aside to let Natee enter. The study was large, but it felt cramped with the tension between them. Tawan wasn’t sure where to start. His thoughts were jumbled, and he didn’t know what to believe anymore. All he wanted was to go back to his normal life, but the more he tried to escape this world, the more he felt bound to it. It was like being stuck in a dream, one that he couldn’t wake up from.
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“I don’t understand,” Tawan said, his voice rough with frustration. “I don’t belong here. I’m not supposed to be part of this... this world you’re talking about. I don’t have any special abilities. I don’t know anything about time, or fate, or whatever this is. I’m just me.”
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Natee didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he walked over to a nearby bookshelf and pulled down another thick book, this one even older than the one Tawan had been reading. He held it out to Tawan, who took it hesitantly. It was heavier than it looked, and the pages were brittle, as though they could disintegrate with the slightest touch. The cover was embossed with strange symbols that seemed to shimmer faintly in the dim light.
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“This book,” Natee said quietly, “was written long before either of us were born. It chronicles the history of this world, of the forces that shape it. The knowledge it contains is ancient, but it is also powerful. It holds the key to understanding what’s happening to you.”
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Tawan’s curiosity was piqued despite himself. He ran his fingers over the cover, feeling the subtle vibrations that seemed to emanate from it. There was something magnetic about the book, something that made him feel like it was pulling him in, urging him to open it.
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“I’m listening,” Tawan said, his voice quieter now.
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Natee nodded, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips. “You’re in this world because of the way time works here. Time doesn’t follow the same rules it does in your world. It bends, shifts, and sometimes it merges with other timelines. You were pulled here, Tawan, because you are connected to something ancient, something powerful.”
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Tawan stared at Natee, trying to make sense of his words. “You’re saying I was... chosen? Because I’m connected to something?”
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“Yes,” Natee replied, his voice steady. “But it’s not as simple as that. Time has a way of finding those who can alter its course, those who can change its direction. And sometimes, these people don’t even realize their power until it’s too late.”
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Tawan felt a chill run down his spine. “So, what you’re saying is that I have some kind of... power? That I can change time?”
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Natee paused, his gaze unwavering. “Not necessarily. But you’re here because you can influence what happens next. Time, fate, destiny—they’re not fixed. They’re fluid. And you, Tawan, are part of a story that’s unfolding in ways that even I can’t fully understand.”
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The room seemed to grow quieter, the air thick with the weight of Natee’s words. Tawan could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he tried to process everything. He wasn’t sure if he was ready for this, but he knew that he couldn’t ignore it either. There was something in his gut telling him that this was the truth, whether he liked it or not.
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“I don’t know what to do with this,” Tawan admitted, his voice tinged with uncertainty. “I don’t know how to change anything. I’m not like you. I don’t know how to control... whatever this is.”
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Natee’s expression softened, and for a brief moment, Tawan saw something different in his eyes. It was empathy, maybe even a little sadness. “You don’t have to do this alone, Tawan. I’m here to help you. But you have to trust me.”
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Tawan met his gaze, searching for any sign of deception. But there was none. Natee’s eyes were honest, and for the first time since their encounter, Tawan felt like he could trust him. Not fully, perhaps, but enough to take a step forward.
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“I’m scared,” Tawan confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. I don’t know if I even want to be part of this.”
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Natee stepped closer, his presence reassuring in a way Tawan hadn’t expected. “I understand. But sometimes, Tawan, you don’t get to choose the path you’re on. You have to walk it, even if you don’t know where it leads.”
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Tawan looked down at the book in his hands, the weight of it reminding him of the responsibility that now rested on his shoulders. He wasn’t sure if he was ready for what lay ahead, but he knew he had no choice. This world was his new reality, and the more he resisted, the more he felt like he was sinking into it.
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“I don’t know what’s coming next,” Tawan said, his voice steady despite the uncertainty he felt. “But I’ll try. I’ll try to understand.”
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Natee gave him a small, encouraging nod. “That’s all I ask. The journey won’t be easy, but I’ll be here with you every step of the way.”
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Tawan glanced at the book again, feeling the weight of his decision. There was no going back. Whatever this was, whatever fate had in store for him, he had to face it head-on.
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“I’ll start reading,” Tawan said, determination settling in his chest. “I want to know everything. I need to know what’s going on.”
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Natee smiled faintly. “Good. And remember, time is never as straightforward as it seems. The more you understand it, the more you’ll be able to navigate its twists and turns.”
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Tawan nodded, his heart pounding as he opened the first page. As the words began to blur together in front of his eyes, he couldn’t help but feel that he was standing on the edge of something far greater than he had ever imagined.
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