Life is Strangender: Chapter 02 (Patreon)

Not an april fool, here is the next chapter of the story^^ Enjoy and see you saturdayCH0: https://www.patreon.com/posts/life-is-153278739CH1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/life-is-chapter-153837794

So Dominique began her story. It all started about six years ago. At the time, the young woman was still that man competing in various bodybuilding contests. He had just finished sixth in the monthly competition. Disappointed with his performance, he began to consider taking supplements to stay at the top. However, he was committed to a healthy lifestyle and didn’t want to lose everything. He finally found a solution: working on his recovery times. He just needed one thing to help him with that. On his way back to his apartment, he noticed an antique shop and went inside. He was somewhat surprised by the saleswoman’s appearance.

-Can I help you, young man?

-Uh, yes, I’m looking for something that could help me with my training.

-Training?

-Yes, well, I should say relaxation, I’m looking to improve my bodybuilding performance.

-I see, I see. I might have something that can help you.

-Oh, really?

-Yes, this is an antique watch used by athletes in the late 19th century. Apparently, it helped them break records.

-Really?

-Yes, though that’s just the story attached to it; there’s no proof it’s true.

-I see, but I’ll take it anyway, it’s still pretty.

-Perfect. Is there anything else that catches your eye?

-No, that’s fine.

Dominique left the shop and realized then that he’d bought the watch on a whim. He wondered if it was the saleswoman’s influence, the place, or his own thoughts? He couldn’t find the answer and went home. He decided to examine the watch closely and noticed a series of symbols on it. They seemed to be written in Cimmerian, a language that had no business being there. At first he thought the watch was damaged, but then he had the idea to look up the translation online.

He found it after three hours of searching, but the result was surprising. “Whoever reads these words can go back in time, but not without paying the price.” Dominique laughed as he read this and was convinced that it was simply a defect in the watch. He began reading the phrase with a smile before going to bed; at least he had scored a nice watch.

The next day, he heard his alarm go off and was in for a surprise. He saw the message, “Today’s contest” That was impossible. He told himself he’d simply forgotten to change the message, but the date surprised him too. It clearly showed the previous day’s date.

At first, he thought it was a glitch on his phone, but his computer and tablet showed the same date. He looked at his nightstand; the watch was still there. So his power was real? He picked up the watch, then put it back down, wondering if it wasn’t just a magical coincidence. He didn’t notice a detail about his body. His muscle mass had decreased slightly.

He went to the competition again, and knowing what the judges were looking for, he easily won the competition. He went home and picked up the watch, realizing the power he now possessed; it would greatly improve his life. The question that crossed his mind was: where to start?

BACK TO THE PRESENT

-Wait, wait, are you kidding me?

- Shh, let me finish my story before you judge.

To be continued