Time Travel Adventure

"Incredible time travel + caring for a little child + indulgence" I found myself inexplicably transported to a fantastical time period. I was uncertain about which novel or storyline I had entered, and I wasn't sure if I was merely an observer. All I knew was that I was managing a zoo, where the small animals I tended could actually change into human forms! The experiences were exhilarating. I discovered that I appeared to have the ability to be resurrected a limited number of times, but it involved enduring pain and suffering before each death. It truly hurts! What is going on? Is it acceptable to perish once? As time progresses, the narrative grows increasingly intricate. I will undoubtedly encounter some pivotal characters when I venture out. I can't afford to be lazy. There are...