When Time Turns Back Again

"I am the God of Time, Min JayHun. I was assigned the task of sending a human off to a new world. But I wasn't sure what would there will be. Now that I speak to you Kim Yuri, I feel you are chosen by the Gods for the better." The man, no God, now having a name spoke as he started strolling through the path covered in thick grass.

"God of Time... So this is the afterlife!" I looked around trying to take in the surroundings. Not like you can see heaven every day.

"No, this is the thread between the afterlife and life, you have not yet entered the heavens... or hell" The pause before hell made my stomach drop. 

"Kim Yuri, are you willing to stay alive? Or ought I be sending you across your journey to your trial?" God Min JayHun smiled at me as he stretched out a hand in my direction.

I glanced down at my own small hand and saw the thin fingers reaching out towards me. I was fascinated as I continued to stare at him, debating whether to put them on his pale ones. He looked at me for a good minute before shaking his head with a small sigh escaping his lips.

God Min JayHun smiled withdrawing his hands, "Kim Yuri aren't you one of the curious kind?" he smiled walking on the same track.

"I am sorry for the trouble, but I am not sure about anything that has been going around right now, the last thing I remember is me getting hit by a car and then I woke up here" I could not say anything but apologise for my dumbness, I really could not understand anything. 

The God of Time stopped, turning as his silk robe followed behind flowing in the opposite direction as the soft breeze hit, "Some people die and are sent to the afterlife immediately, however, others, like yourself," he pointed in my direction, "Kim Yuri is given options to find another route. It means that you still have regrets in the life that you lived and are not ready to put an end to everything." he explained each word slowly as I took my time to process everything.

My mind raced back to the accident I was in. I clearly remember the words I had said before everything went dark. "Is it because of what I said before dying?" I couldn't stop myself from asking.

"No, it does not matter what you say before dying, what matters is if the Heavnes believe your death was tragic and incomplete, then you are given a choice," He smiled, "Just like you, Kim Yuri!" 

The explanation from God Min JayHun reverberated through the ethereal space, and I took it all in, each syllable sinking into the very core of my existence. The weight of my own existence became more readily apparent and it remained in the air that I had been given an extraordinary opportunity to manoeuvre through the complexities of life and death.

God Min JayHun motioned for me to walk with him, and I stumbled in step beside him. The pathway appeared to widen up in front of us, winding through the ethereal, mystical terrain that made it difficult to distinguish between the tangible and the celestial.

"Regrets are the threads that bind souls to the unfinished tapestry of existence," God Min JayHun explained. "Your journey here is a testament to the complexities of human emotions and the choices that shape one's destiny."

His words resonated with a profound truth, and I couldn't help but reflect on the regrets that lingered within me – the unspoken words, the untrodden paths, and the unfulfilled dreams. The afterlife, it seemed, was not a destination but a crossroads where souls grappled with the echoes of their mortal lives.

The universe surrounding us morphed into fantastical sceneries as we wandered, leading us into domains beyond our comprehension. The God of Time brought me comfort through his gentle counsel while the air glowed with an ethereal luminescence.

With his gaze fixated on the horizon, he stated, "Your fate now depends upon the choices that you make, Kim Yuri." he looked at me with a small smile dancing on his lips, "The future consists of the threads of a limitless array of possibilities, but the past is a tapestry that cannot be unwoven. Open your heart to the journey and trust the repercussions of your decisions to influence the path beyond."

A feeling of responsibility dawned upon me, as I became conscious of how the choices that I made in this extraterrestrial domain might have an eternal effect on destiny. With his unfathomable wisdom, the God of Time directed me through the celestial dance of life, giving me the opportunity to unravel the knots of regret and find the unexplored paths of fulfillment.

"I- I understand, so do I have to make a decision right now itself?" I looked at him with nothing but hoping that I had more time to think about such an important matter.

Without actually answering my questions, The God of Tim Min JayHun smiled at me as he turned on his track once again and pointed towards a huge mirror situated on a mountain above.

From a distance, it looked like a huge frame, but as I scrunched my nose and squinted my eyes to see, the frame resembled more like a clock. As we approached the colossal timepiece, the intricate details of the clock became apparent.

The hands of the clock were not mere pointers; they were ethereal threads, weaving through the fabric of the mirror's surface. Each thread bore a unique hue, representing the myriad choices and possibilities that awaited my decision.

"This is the Clock of Choices, Kim Yuri," God Min JayHun explained, his voice carrying a blend of wisdom and anticipation. "Each thread signifies a potential path, a decision yet to be made. Your time here is measured by the threads, and the hands will guide you through the moments that remain."

I observed the clock, its celestial glow emanating from the threads that intertwined in a mesmerizing dance. The colours shifted and swirled, reflecting the complexities of the choices that lay ahead. The clock's face, a mirrored surface, reflected not just my physical form but also the essence of my soul.

"As time passes, the threads will gradually illuminate, marking the moments when decisions must be made," God Min JayHun continued. "Your journey unfolds in sync with the celestial dance of the clock. Each choice you make will shape the tapestry of your destiny, and the threads will tell the story of your existence."

As I stood before the Clock of Choices, a sense of reverence filled me. The threads awaited their moment, suspended in the timeless expanse, eager to unravel the chapters of my afterlife. The God of Time extended his hand toward the clock, and with a gentle wave, the hands began to move, setting the threads in motion.

"Embrace the journey, Kim Yuri. The threads of destiny are woven in the loom of choice, and each decision echoes through the corridors of time," God Min JayHun declared, his eyes reflecting the cosmic intricacies of the clock.

"I want to live!" The words left my mouth even before I could stop myself. The battle between my heart and mind had finally come to an end, and the heart had taken over. I moved closer to The God of time and placed my cold puffy hand on his slender ones. 

"A choice well made, Kim Yuri. You have been chosen by the Heavens to lice life again, you will face the three stages of life. Betrayal, Pain and..." he turned towards me a smile playing on his pink lips making me curious of what he wanted to say next, "Love!... In your previous life, you learned how to give, in your coming life I hope you will get back what you had given to the world." 

God Min JayHun tapped twice on the top of my hand with his thumb diverting my attention towards our hands, I looked at him feeling a sense of assurance, "Will I meet the same fate again?" I asked feeling my heart ached at the reminder of my past.

"Kim Yuri, you are the bearer of your own choices. the human chooses their fate." The God of Time replied as his hands skillfully played with the threads of the clock. "May fate be in your favour Kim Yuri, life has just begun"

With one last tap of his thumb, I could feel my eyes getting heavy threatening to close in on me as the surroundings became darker and everything along with God Min JayHun blurred. In that transient moment of transition, the world around me dissolved into an ethereal abyss. The rhythmic ticking of the Clock of Choices echoed in the background, serving as a cosmic heartbeat that pulsed through the corridors of time.

As the darkness enveloped me, a gentle force cradled my consciousness, guiding me through the void. It felt like I was suspended between dimensions, untethered from the constraints of earthly existence. The threads of destiny, once vivid in their celestial glow, are now intertwined with the fabric of my being, intertwining my essence with the cosmic dance of choice.

A kaleidoscope of images flickered in the obsidian expanse – moments from my past, fragments of forgotten dreams, and glimpses of the countless possibilities that awaited me. It was a surreal journey through the labyrinth of my memories, a tapestry woven with the threads of joy, sorrow, love, and regret.

As the darkness gradually gave way to a soft, diffused light, I found myself standing in a realm bathed in hues that transcended my imagination. The surreal landscape unfolded before me, a fusion of vibrant colours and subtle gradients that defied the laws of earthly perception.

God Min JayHun stood beside me, his presence a beacon of guidance in this kaleidoscopic realm. The Clock of Choices, now an ethereal backdrop, continued its cosmic dance, its threads intertwined with the essence of my journey.

"You stand at the crossroads of your afterlife, Kim Yuri," God Min JayHun's voice resonated in the boundless expanse. "The choices you make will shape the destiny that unfolds before you. Embrace the threads of possibility, and let the echoes of your decisions reverberate through the tapestry of existence."

With a gentle gesture, God Min JayHun invited me to explore the vibrant realms that stretched before us. Each step forward was a step into the unknown, a canvas upon which the colours of my choices would paint the portrait of my afterlife.

"Your life begins again!"