Something New Every Day

Stories and essays on identity, creative thought, and everyday common sense.

Laura’s extraordinary time-altering gift

In a universe where the laws of physics bent like soft clay, there lived a young girl named Laura who possessed a remarkable gift: the ability to control time with a mere thought. This extraordinary power was bestowed upon her by a mysterious comet that streaked across the sky on the night of her birth.

At first, Laura was unaware of her gift, living a seemingly ordinary life in a quiet rural village. But one day, as she stood on the edge of a busy street while visiting the local town, she witnessed a car accident about to unfold before her eyes. In a panic, she instinctively wished for time to stop—and it did.

With a blink of her eyes, the world around her froze in place, suspended in a shimmering stillness. Laura realised she could move freely within this frozen moment, like a ghost wandering through a world trapped in time.

As she explored her newfound ability, Laura discovered she could not only pause time but also rewind it, fast forward it, and even create alternate timelines with diverging realities. With each experiment, she delved deeper into the mysteries of temporal manipulation, unlocking new facets of her power.

Laura’s best friend, Issy, stood by her side through it all. Together, they navigated the complexities of time, weaving through frozen moments and altering the course of history with each flick of Laura’s mind.

The world noticed the changes that Laura and Issy were making. But Laura and Issy remained elusive, using their powers to right wrongs, prevent disasters, and protect the innocent. They knew better than to let the wrong people know about her power.

Despite the temptation to wield their power for personal gain, Laura and Issy remained steadfast in their commitment to use it for the greater good. With each flicker of Laura’s mind, they rewrote the fabric of reality itself, shaping a world where the impossible became possible, and miracles were just a thought away.


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