100 Years Project Anthology

One such event was the First World War, considered by many to be a
pivotal period in modern history. Due to this, I decided to start with
World War 1. I began to research exactly how it started so that I could
prevent it. I learned that on the 28th of June 1914, Archduke Franz
Ferdinand, who was heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was
assassinated. This was the catalyst for the start of the war. I knew
immediately what I had to do in order to prevent the war. I readied
myself, and when I was ready, a green light shone from my hand and
I travelled back in time.
It was to be a quick visit – in and out. If someone saw me
time travel it could cause major problems for me. I heard a pop and
then I was in Sarajevo, Bosnia. The assassin was right in front of me.
His name was Gavrilo Princip. He was only 19 years old. I spotted the
gun in his hand, and I lunged for it. He turned towards me at the last
minute and I saw the shock in his eyes. I crashed into him and we
rolled along the ground. He readied his gun and pulled the trigger.
There was a loud bang. I heard the bullet whizz past me. I grabbed
onto the gun with both hands and tried to pull it away from him, but
it wouldn’t budge. I’ve been here too long, I thought. I need to go.
Someone’s going to see me.
I decided then that I had to take violent measures. “I’m
sorry,” I said, and I punched him square in the face. He jerked back
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