Fettered By Time

Description

Time is a dressmaker, busy with alterations.

 

Myungsoo witnessed Time’s handiwork all around him, and yet he remained Untouched, Unblemished. For him, Time was a mere Illusion...

 

...that is, until the circle became complete.

Foreword

 

You don't control Time, Time controls you.

 


 

A/N: The original prompt for this story was Infinitize [verb (used with object): to free from limitations of space, time, circumstance, etc.; cause to become infinite)]. I might have veered away a bit from the conventional definition of Infinitize, emphasizing on the time aspect.

        I was unsure about if I should write a one-shot or a chaptered fic. I settled on the former because I wanted to see how infinitized I could make my story while I was restrained to a length limit. A finite story about infinity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entered in : Karma's Third Writing Contest

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Fan_of_Karma
#1
Chapter 1: The time concept is really interesting. I was a little confused at the beginning, but as I read on, it started making more sense. And the ending... I can see why Sungjong would do such a thing, but at the same time, WHY DID HE DO IT?! It's sad, but it felt like it was fated to happen sooner or later...
Amalya
#2
Chapter 1: This was quite an interesting read with a fascinating concept and a bittersweet ending. I loved the breadth of your vocabulary and the way in which you described so many things. It was quite lovely really. And it was an interesting ride you took us on as we traveled with Myungsoo while he learned his powers and became haughty and arrogant. Even as an otherwise insufferable prick, whom I generally wouldn't have cared to read, he was still quite manageable. That probably has a lot to do with the fact that he didn't actually interact with people except for those who were potentially more powerful than him.

I liked the way that everything unfolded and the little surprises here and there. As soon as you mentioned antis and such, I pretty much figured what the ending was likely to be but even that is full circle and appropriate. My biggest qualm, I think, is that I just don't understand why they had these powers. The son of Time, I get. That one makes perfect sense, but the one who Starts Time and the one who Stops Time... that's where I get confused. It's not impossible to overlook, but I want to know! lol

Beyond that, the way in which you describe Myungsoo's change after he meets Sungjong is just short of magical. I much prefer that version of him. haha So well done with the whole plot and the way you pulled everything together. I'm more curious now, if the situation begins anew with someone else now that you have left the story where it is. But that is perhaps a tale for another day.

Thank you for sharing and good job!
anonyMUSE19 #3
Chapter 1: T.T
guess it happens though ~ <3 you really are a truly wonderful author !
nicetwomeetyou
#4
Chapter 1: May I cry? You have the ability to control mu emotions... I feel sad when you write angst exactly like right now. The ending is actually bittersweet to be absolutely honest but still, that hint of sweetness was not enough to save me from sorrow lol I kinda saw that coming, the anhilation, yet this story would have ended up sadder had Sungjong's suicide been successful. Myungsoo would not have bore the lonely life nor would he have had the chance declare his love. So, this was the perfect ending for the story despite the angst :D
minsoph74
#5
Chapter 1: Wow. Just wow. Firstly may I say that the phrase "canoeing down the River of Wrong" is simply magnificent. I also love how you described Sungjong as "aesthetically pleasing" otherwise I just want to mention that this plot is rather unique and I think you wrote it beautifully, wonderful job!
bohyemi #6
Chapter 1: This wad one interesting read
But do they actually end up together?
Sibby_
#7
Chapter 1: Wow.. reading this was refreshing but pretty sad. I haven't really came across a Myungjong fanfic with this kind of concept. It was imaginative, interesting and amazingly written, especially your first paragraph - I think many can relate to that situation. And then there was the ending and I feel guilty because I didn't feel as sad as I should've because it was the perfect ending and neatly finished out the story so rather than being sad, I felt more of a sanctification at a good ending.
Overall it was a great oneshot (and now that my exams are over I'll be reading your stories, like I said, though I apologize in advance since I won't be leaving a comment on all the stories that I read of yours ^^;)
valeronova #8
Chapter 1: why did you do it ;________; oh god i could ~feel~ the sad but i read anyway. that was great. and sad. and really sweet. and tragic. i'm a wimp. don't look at me.
Rosechan #9
Chapter 1: This is beautiful. So sad, but every description is beautifully crafted and the personification of Time was brilliant.

The whole thing is brilliant. I wish I was British so I could describe it as bloody brilliant! xD