An Artifact's Arrival

Inside the cheerful, sunlit room of her pregnancy group, Susan sat among other moms-to-be. The air buzzed with laughter and tales of rapidly-growing bellies. Susan, stylish in her trendy, vibrant outfit, leaned back contentedly, cradling her ever-growing belly full of ten tiny miracles.

Their casual conversations paused when Susan's eye caught an oddity—a quaint clock perched on an end table. Unlike any she'd seen before, its hands glimmered in the sunlight, projecting faint rainbows but with no numbers on its face. It seemed like the kind of thing you'd see in a fairy tale.

"Hey, what's that?" she asked, pointing without thinking.

The other mothers hadn’t noticed it before, shrugging it off as just another old trinket.

But Susan felt a strange connection to it, like it whispered untold stories waiting for her discovery. As the meeting drew to a close, she resolved to investigate this mysterious artifact, sparking what would become an unforgettable journey through time.

Tick Tock Chaos

Hesitation overtook Susan as she extended her hand towards the mysterious clock. Yet, her curiosity won, and her fingers gently touched its shimmering face. Suddenly, the room spun, and her surroundings shifted like a swirling painting.

Susan gasped, finding herself in a bustling marketplace straight out of a history book. Vendors called out their wares, and cobblestone streets vibrated with the hustle of passersby. Her heart accelerated, a mix of fear and fascination.

Standing there, ten tiny kicks reassured her that her babies were still safe, albeit unexpectedly on a temporal adventure!

Before she could fully grasp her situation, a cluster of wide-eyed children surrounded her. They giggled and pointed at her vibrant clothes, as if she were some kind of enchanting visitor. The unfamiliar stares made her cheeks flush with nervousness.

She needed to make sense of her predicament... and fast. Explaining her attire, her gadgets, and her presence to these curious onlookers required more than a simple tale. But for now, she embraced the moment, drawn into history's embrace and a child's simple smile.