In the shimmering vortex of time, amidst the swirling currents of history, there existed a lone figure known as The Harbinger. A master of the temporal realms, he traversed the ages with purpose, seeking pivotal moments to influence the course of destiny. One such moment beckoned him—a meeting with Ashoka, the legendary emperor of ancient India, whose reign had left an indelible mark on history. With a flicker of his wrist, The Harbinger slipped through the fabric of time, materialising in the opulent court of Pataliputra. Dressed in robes that seemed to ripple with the echoes of time itself, The Harbinger approached the throne where Ashoka sat, his presence commanding and serene. The emperor regarded the enigmatic traveler with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.
"Greetings, Ashoka," The Harbinger spoke, his voice resonating with a timbre that seemed to transcend the confines of the chamber. "I come from a time beyond your own, bearing knowledge that could alter the course of history."
Ashoka regarded The Harbinger with a furrowed brow, his keen intellect sensing the weight of the traveller's words. "What knowledge do you bring, stranger? And why do you seek me out?"
The Harbinger's eyes gleamed with a wisdom honed by centuries of traversing the annals of time. "I come to speak of peace, Ashoka. In your time, you have waged wars and conquered lands, but there is a path to enlightenment that awaits you—a path paved not with bloodshed, but with compassion and understanding."
Ashoka listened intently, his heart stirred by the stranger's words. For years, he had grappled with the consequences of his conquests, seeking redemption in the teachings of Buddhism. Could this traveller offer him a chance at true enlightenment?
"I have seen the devastation wrought by war," The Harbinger continued, his gaze piercing through the veil of time. "But I have also witnessed the power of compassion to heal the wounds of the world. Embrace the teachings of Ahimsa, and you shall become a beacon of light in a world shrouded in darkness."
The emperor pondered The Harbinger's words, feeling the weight of history pressing upon his shoulders. Could he truly forsake the path of conquest in favor of a higher calling? With a solemn nod, he made his decision.
"I will heed your counsel, traveller of time," Ashoka declared, his voice resolute. "I shall renounce violence and embrace the path of peace. May my reign be remembered not for the wars I waged, but for the compassion I showed to all living beings."
And so, guided by the wisdom of The Harbinger, Ashoka embarked on a new journey—one that would shape the destiny of his empire and resonate across the ages as a testament to the transformative power of compassion. And as The Harbinger faded into the mists of time once more, his mission fulfilled, he knew that he had played his part in shaping the tapestry of history.
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THE HARBINGER
Mystery / ThrillerTHE HARBINGER is a book in which main character is travelling through the time and holds conversations with famous and well known people from the past. Each conversation is a chapter for itself. Main character does not have the name, he is known as...
