Confused Memories (6/10)
An image immediately flashed through his mind. He saw his father holding the object. He remembered when he was a child and lived in a garage. After regaining consciousness, he decided to investigate. Ice Warning (7/10)
His father’s former colleague, a retired physics professor, observed the object for a long time. Afterward, he became very secretive. “I can’t tell you anything. You should write it down.” But that wasn’t enough to further pique the young man’s curiosity.
What Shouldn’t Exist (8/10)
When pressed for more information, his former colleague again evaded the question. Without hesitation, he replied, “Because it shouldn’t exist.” A response that immediately ended the conversation.
Mysterious Coordinates (9/10)
When the young man looked closer through a magnifying glass, he discovered a series of engraved numbers. These were GPS coordinates leading to a distant forest. There, hidden behind the trees, stood an abandoned cabin.
Hidden Secret (10/10)
Hidden within was a desk and a drawer full of similar items. Beside it lay his father’s notebook, which offered no clue as to the purpose of this utterly enigmatic item. Then the young man heard a voice whispering, “What you found wasn’t yours. But now it is.”
It was unusually quiet that morning. The house was bathed in soft light, and the kitchen smelled of coffee. Mom came in quietly and placed a metal object on the table.