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Akid discovers time rewind ability

At eighteen, Akid discovers he can rewind time, a power that runs in his family. He tests small changes and watches outcomes shift, learning that even tiny choices can alter the path ahead. The revelation unsettles him and draws him toward mastering the ability, despite its risks.

Father Aziz warns of unchangeable fates

Aziz warns that some events are fixed and cannot be altered once emotions take hold. He urges Akid to think before acting and to respect the limits of his gift. The talk plants a cautious mindset that echoes through Akid's early years.

Night of Aziz's death

One night, Akid witnesses Aziz being stabbed after rescuing a woman from a robbery. He tries to rewind, but stress over the loss blocks his power at the crucial moment. Aziz dies, leaving Akid haunted by what he couldn't prevent.

Akid grows up haunted by loss

Haunted by his father's death, Akid grows up with a heavy sense of fate and responsibility. He believes the world carries fated events he cannot outpace. This fear pushes him toward a life spent chasing the impossible.

Akid becomes a police officer

Akid channels his timing skills into a police career, using the rewind ability to revisit crime scenes and review evidence. He learns to apply his power to investigations without becoming reckless. The job gives him purpose beyond personal loss.

Love and a confession

Akid falls in love with Sarah and eventually shares his secret with her. She asks him to abandon the gift to lead a normal life together. He promises to try, though the temptation to intervene remains strong.

Marriage and the birth of Anas

Akid and Sarah marry and welcome a son, Anas. The family becomes his anchor, even as his ability continues to haunt him. He vows to protect them while keeping his power under control.

Tragedy strikes: Sarah and Anas die

In one devastating night, Sarah and Anas are killed when a car driven by Hisham crashes into them. Akid rewinds immediately, trying to stop the crash, and then travels through days seeking new possibilities; each attempt ends in fresh tragedy. The loss shatters him and deepens his fear that some futures cannot be changed.

Endless rewinds and aging

Rewinding thousands of times ages Akid, and the toll shows in his face and body. He pushes beyond his limits, chasing a solution that would save both his wife and son. Yet every variation leaves them dead in the end.

First victory: Sarah is saved

Finally, one timeline allows Akid to save Sarah, but she cannot forgive him for choosing her over Anas. She urges him to try again, arguing that love cannot bear this burden. Their bond strains under the weight of impossible choices.

Second victory: Anas survives but at a cost

In another attempt, Akid saves Anas instead, but the boy grows resentful of his father's overprotectiveness. The family dynamic shifts as trust erodes under the shadow of time manipulation. Akid mourns the growing distance between them.

Hazirah stops rewinds and reveals the truth

Anas collapses and Hazirah stops Akid from rewinding any further. She reveals Aziz's backstory: Akid was meant to die that day, and Aziz repeatedly tried to save him until he died in Akid's place. The revelation reframes Akid's sense of purpose and fate.

Forgiveness toward Hisham

Hisham, now imprisoned, asks for forgiveness from Akid; Akid grants it and accepts the timeline’s limits. He chooses to let life take its course, rather than force outcomes. This act marks a pivot toward acceptance.

Revisiting moments: time for closure

Akid uses rewinds to revisit key moments with Anas alive, with Sarah, and with their younger selves, seeking emotional closure. He sifts through memories without changing the core outcomes, finding peace in remembrance rather than control. Each return narrows the distance between the past and present.