=I got a dagger that can transport people into the future by killing someone.=
It was a normal day for me, just like any other. I was walking home from work when I stumbled upon a strange old man selling various items on the street corner. As I passed by his table, something caught my eye - a small, intricately designed dagger. It seemed out of place among the other trinkets and baubles, and I couldn't resist the urge to pick it up and examine it closer.
The old man noticed my interest and smiled, revealing a few missing teeth.
"Ah, that dagger is a special one," he said in a raspy voice. "It has the power to transport someone into the future by killing someone else in the present."
I furrowed my brow in confusion. "What do you mean?"
The old man chuckled. "It's quite simple. You just have to stab someone with the dagger, and you will be transported to the future. But be warned, the person you kill must be someone you have a strong connection with, otherwise the dagger won't work."
I was skeptical, but also intrigued. The idea of time travel was something I had always been fascinated by. And the thought of having such power in my hands was tempting. Without thinking too much, I handed the old man some money and took the dagger with me.
As I walked home, I couldn't help but wonder about the possibilities. I could go to the future and see how the world had changed, or I could bring someone from the future to the present. The possibilities were endless.
But as I reached my apartment, reality hit me. Who would I kill for this? I couldn't just take someone's life for my own selfish desires. I paced back and forth, trying to come up with a solution. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized what a dangerous and immoral thing this dagger was.
"What is this?" I furiously asked to no one in particular as I paced back and forth. "Who should die for the other to travel to the future?! What a mess."
Just then, my phone rang. It was my best friend, Ava. I answered, trying to sound normal despite the turmoil inside me.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked.
"I just wanted to check in and see if you wanted to grab dinner tonight. I have some exciting news to share with you," she said, her voice filled with excitement.
I hesitated for a moment, then made up my mind. "Sure, let's meet at our usual spot in an hour."
As I hung up the phone, I knew what I had to do. I couldn't let this dagger control me and my actions. I had to get rid of it before it caused any harm. I grabbed the dagger and made my way to the street corner where I had bought it.
The old man was still there, packing up his things. I approached him and handed him back the dagger.
"I don't want this anymore. It's too dangerous."
The old man's smile disappeared, and he looked at me with a knowing expression. "You made the right choice, my child. The power of time travel is not something to be taken lightly."
As I walked away, I couldn't help but feel relieved. But a part of me also wondered what could have happened if I had kept the dagger. Would I have used it? Who would I have killed? What would the future have held for me?
But I pushed those thoughts aside and focused on the present. I met Ava for dinner, and we had a great time catching up. And as we said our goodbyes, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the life I had and the people in it.
As I walked home, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I had narrowly escaped a dangerous path. But I also couldn't help but wonder what other secrets and mysteries this world held.