Chapter One — The Future Doesn't Wait, It Changes
The sunlight struck my face directly as I opened my eyes. I was back in my old room. It had been a long time since I last saw it. My final memory… giant creatures crossing through portals. Zombies as tall as trees. Society, already in decline, collapsed like a house of cards.
I don't know if it was a dream, a hallucination, or something else. But as I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the circular white stone in my hand, a flood of information filled my mind.
Carrier Stone
Function: Creates a small mobile portal in Terra (Earth), fixed in the Primitive World.
The moment I saw that description, I knew. It hadn't been a dream. I only wish it had been. But how can someone witness the end of everything and not try to change it?
Before the portals appeared, I was just getting by. No purpose. No goals. Who could've guessed that was only the beginning of the apocalypse?
Suddenly, I heard my mother's voice calling from the kitchen."Kael! Why are you still in bed? It's already 11 a.m.! If you don't wake up early, I'm not making you lunch!"
Her voice echoed through the house like always. Strong, decisive, like the woman she's always been.But this time, things were different. Now that the heavens—or fate—have given me a second chance, I won't waste it. I'll fight for a good life. For peace. For my family.
"I'm up, Mom! I'm awake!" I shouted back, hearing her return to her cooking.
I needed a plan. A real one. The Primitive World is vast. Dangerous. Home to tribal beast clans, colossal creatures, and, most importantly, evolutionary energy—a source that strengthens the body, extends life, and grants incredible abilities.Owning a portal there was like holding a fountain of infinite wealth.And I had a mobile one. I could place it anywhere on Terra, away from surveillance, hidden, safe, and ready to build something from the ground up.
I walked to the dining room. My father was already there—a 46-year-old man, tough hands from years of labor, a face marked by sacrifice.My mother, 41, worked from home while managing the household.And then there was my little sister Kalits, 15, always smiling mischievously.
In my previous life, I had failed to protect them. But not this time.
I glanced at the calendar: January 5th, 2020.Five years remained before the portals would begin appearing publicly. Five years to prepare and change everything.
During lunch, my father brought up the usual subject:High school was over—was I going to work or go to college?Last time, I chose college.This time… I'd choose differently.
"I've decided to work. Or rather… to start my own business," I said, firmly, without hesitation.
My father raised an eyebrow, skeptical. My mother paused mid-bite. Kalits giggled like it was a joke.
"So, you're using that as an excuse to avoid responsibilities?" he asked, unimpressed. "Come on, enlighten me. What kind of business is so amazing that you don't need college?"
Kalits chimed in, smirking. "Yeah, right. You? A business? Don't make me laugh, bro. You barely get out of bed."
And honestly, I couldn't blame them.They saw me as lazy, indecisive, spending late nights gaming or watching shows. I hadn't looked for work. Hadn't even picked a college major.
I decided then: I would show the stone only to my parents. Not to Kalits—at least not yet. The fewer who knew, the better.
"After lunch, come with me to the backyard," I told them. "There's something I want to show you. Something that can change our lives. Just… trust me."
I had to take the risk. My plan was simple: start by harvesting natural resources—wood, ores, anything useful. I didn't know what I'd find on the other side of the portal, but from what I remembered… the land was rich. And dangerous.
After helping with the dishes, I led them to the backyard.Kalits insisted on coming but I told her no. I needed their full attention and silence. Thankfully, the backyard was secluded. No neighbors could peek in.
"All right, we're here," my father said, impatient.My mother waited silently, watching me.
I took a deep breath."I need you both to promise that what you're about to see stays between us."
They exchanged confused glances, but nodded. "Fine. We promise. Now speak."
I pulled the stone from my pocket and held it up."This isn't just a rock. It's a portal—to a world that no one on Earth knows about. A place untouched, wild, and full of resources. If we play this right, we'll control trade between two worlds."
They stared at me like I'd lost my mind.
Then I knelt, placed the stone on the ground, and stepped back.A soft white light expanded outward, and within seconds, a glowing, shimmering curtain rose—a portal, four meters wide, four meters tall, standing tall in the open air like something out of legend.
I turned to face them.
Their mouths hung open. Their eyes, wide in disbelief, tried to make sense of the impossible.
I had their attention now.And this was just the beginning.