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He gripped the crown tightly and pressed it back in with a firm click.

. In a world where time had become fractured and unpredictable, devices like this were the only thing keeping reality from unraveling. Elian was a Time Keeper, tasked with maintaining the flow of history in the remote corners of the world. 440-2838-008.jpg

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, a low hum resonated from the device, vibrating through his arm and into his chest. A faint, blue light emanated from the seams of the brass housing, growing brighter until it illuminated the snow around him. He gripped the crown tightly and pressed it

The shifting stars above began to slow their frantic dance. They settled into their proper places, forming the familiar patterns of the winter sky. The howling wind died down to a gentle breeze, and the sense of disorientation passed. Elian was a Time Keeper, tasked with maintaining