Confessions of a Time Traveler

by Russell Ruffino

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The door to the pub swings open, a man walks in and crosses the floor to the bar slowly. He would be described as weirdly dressed if this wasn’t Soho.

“5 double vodkas please mate.” He says to the barman, who glances at the clock.

“Bit early for that kind of order isn’t it?” But he knew that with those kind of orders, it was never too early. He didn’t even wait for a response before pouring out the drinks.

The man knocked back three of the drinks quickly, and paused to contemplate the last two. For the first time the barman got a look at his face, he wasn’t sure he’d ever seen such misery. “Cheer up mate, it might never happen.”

“I can assure you it will.”

“You can’t know that, if it hasn’t happened yet.”

“But I’ve seen it, well, the start of it.” He sunk another double.

“What, time traveler are we?”

“Yes.”

This kind of claim should invite ridicule, especially after four doubles, but he didn’t sound boastful or proud, more ashamed. The barman put down the glass he was drying.

“What happens?”

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  1. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Intriguing story. I’m with the bartender wanting to know what happens (time travel is my favorite thing to daydream about). The only line I didn’t quite get was when the bartender says, “Cheer up mate, it might never happen.” How does he know it’s some future problem the guy’s worried about and not something from the past like say his girlfriend cheating on him? Great story, though!

  2. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    Russell Ruffino's Buddy Icon Russell Ruffino

    Posted 2 months ago

    Damn, that bit might not cross the pond so well then. It’s a fairly common phrase that people say to you if you look unhappy in England. Especially strangers in bars.

  3. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    Eckhouse's Buddy Icon Eckhouse

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I agree, though, very nice story starter. I’m a sucker for disaster-laden time travel stories.

  4. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Oh, okay. That makes perfect sense then. I’m eagerly anticipating the sequel.

  5. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 2 months ago

    This story really piqued the interest of the reader. The dialouge was real.. I could almost hear them talking. It should definately be followed up with a sequel.

  6. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I’m a sucker for time travel stories. I think I had mentioned something about a previous story of yours reminding me of The Time Traveler’s Wife...? If that wasn’t you, sorry, my brain must be going fuzzy. Either way, this is a great start-off point for what looks to be a promising series.
    LoA

  7. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    Russell Ruffino's Buddy Icon Russell Ruffino

    Posted 2 months ago

    Yeah that was one of mine. I love time travel quite a bit as well. I still haven’t got round to buying that book and checking it out. I’ll order it now.

  8. Confessions of a Time Traveler

    ChrisWDP's Buddy Icon ChrisWDP

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great start to a series.

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