In a small village lived a beautiful yet discrete young girl called Penelope. As a newborn, most said she would never last. Perhaps because her parents were never married, or maybe they were all just jealous (that's what she liked to think!). She went to a local public school since her parents could not afford a private one. During her spare time, she either helped her father on the farm or her mother in the house. She had a pretty simple life, until, one day, there was a science fair coming to the village. Her and her parents usually went there, but this year she was not permitted to go since it was a rough year for them and they lost a lot of money for various reasons.
A couple of centuries later, a young boy named Luke, lived in California. His life was quite simple as well. He went to a local school, had great friends, the only thing that was missing, was a mother. His mother died 4 years ago when he was 12. His father is hardly ever around. He goes surfing nearly everyday, but what he saw that evening was crazy.
The night of the fair, Penelope felt an urge to go. She packed a little bag just in case she somehow had an opportunity to sneak out and once she knew her parents were asleep, she rushed downstairs and ran off. When she arrived at the fair, she realized that everyone was crowded around a big machine. As any 16 year old would do, she went closer, and closer, and closer until someone practically pushed her to the front.
" Ah I see we have a volunteer to try out the time machine!" Said a rather tall showman " Come on in! Now... Um what is your name?"
"Penelope" She muttered
"Penelope, will you give us the honor of being the the first person ever to travel through time?" She stared around at the audience
"Yes, I will." He opened the machine and helped her to put on her seat belt. As the metallic cage shook, she began to question her decisions. She gave one last look at the village she so fondly loved. Her parents ran out of their run down home and tears began to stream down their faces as they realised who was in that death trap.
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TimeTraveler
AdventureI think the title gives it away, but please read and don't forget to vote! Have you ever wondered about time travel? If it will exist. Will it ever work. It has. And, It did.
