PARADOX INVINCIBLE

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Chapter 1

The Paradox

- A paradox is an apparently true statement that leads to a logical contradiction or a situation that contradicts common intuition - he said, beginning my explanation.

- In simple terms, a paradox is "the opposite of what someone thinks is the truth." The identification of a paradox based on seemingly simple and rational concepts has sometimes significantly aided the progress of science, physics and mathematics - I finished my explanation, causing discomfort to Juliane.

 - Excellent definition, Zane - said Mr. Aurelius, physics professor.

 - So anything that contradicts itself is a paradox? - Questioned Juliane, the industrious.

 - Basically yes, Juliane, a paradox is something completely contradictory - said Mr. Aurelius.

The physics class had finally come to an end, and as was usual, as quickly turned away as possible from the room, heading to the freedom of the weekend. When walking down the hallway, I was suddenly approached by Juliane, the hardworking girl.

- Are you satisfied with your horrible notes this semester, Zane? - Juliane asked.

- It does not matter, continue to be a genius that will never be surpassed by someone who only knows how to struggle, it has no talent - responded with sadistic tone.

- You will break your face, you arrogant, if not go to engineering - Juliane replied, pulling out soon after.

- Poor thing, worrying both the college exam, just shows how stupid it is.

Having arrived at home, nothing seemed to have changed when he saw me in the mirror. Still a mere 168 cm tall at age 17, but it was my only fault, since, despite having short stature, my intelligence was still higher than the worms from my school. It was a matter of time before humiliate all the exam to enter college, too little time. I could only sleep now and enjoy the Sabbath that was to come, and so I did.

 The next day I was awakened by the alarm clock at six in the morning, something very wrong had happened.

- What the fuck? I do not remember having scored the alarm for this Saturday.

- It's up, son? As soon arrange to school, or will be late - said my mother, Isabel Arcadians.

- What game is this, mother? Me messing on the Saturday, almost believed - I replied.

- No excuses for missing, Mr. Zane. Get dressed soon, or his father will scold - said Isabel, in a serious tone.

 After looking at the calendar, really realized it was Friday, so I ended up going to school, though he is sure to be Saturday. In the last class schedule, something very strange happened, the same question already answered was held again.

- Can anyone define me what a paradox? - Questioned Mr. Aurelius.

- Professor, you have made this question yesterday and I answered - said

- Great example of paradox, Zane. But I asked the definition, not an example - said Sr.Aurélio.

At that time some theories circulating in my mind, even created a chance to be back in time. However, I did nothing to justify a trip back in time, especially a trip back in time. It did not make sense, after all, how could I go back in time? It is scientifically impossible, and I am extremely faithful to science, as every good genius.

How could I have a power to control the time I did not have to use it to go back in time? I did not do anything, just slept and woke up the day before. Could all just be a dream? Or when I sleep I can go back in time? Or is there someone else who took the time to come back, but if it was, I remember the day before?

- How ridiculous, huh, I expected more from you - Juliane said, disrupting my thoughts.

- Leave me alone, dammit - I said, annoyed.

- Calm down, did not know you'd be so angry - Juliane said quietly.

- T-tah! Now excuse me - I said, turning my theories soon after.

The signal had been touched, indicating the closure of classes that Friday. Finally I could go home, and deepen my studies about time travel, with the crave to better understand the situation in which I was involved.

On the way home, I reflected on my relationship with Juliane, was sure she was in love with me, after all, why else would she have so much teasing me? Nothing fit in my mind, since there was no evidence that I felt the same for her, but somehow I felt uncomfortable with the way in which he answered her.

- Damn, why am I thinking about it if there is a possibility of me being a God of time? Imagine how many possibilities there would be for someone able to control the weather - whispered.

Having stopped in front of a traffic light, there was a kind of conflict of knowledge within my mind. He was standing on the sidewalk, waiting for the traffic light to open my ticket, but I felt I would die if that two steps forward. A forecast? No, I knew it was not a prediction, it was something like a déjà vu precipitate. Somehow, I had been run over by accessing my memories, but this fact had never occurred.

- This makes no sense, my memories are confused without reason - said, followed by a sigh.

- Hey, young man, you know where I could find any bakery around here? - He questioned a woman about 30 years, after approaching me on the sidewalk.

- Um ... if I remember correctly, you have a bakery near here. Across the street, then just follow the left to the next corner, turn and go straight to the next corner. There is an excellent bakery, very highly recommend the carrot cake there, hehe - said with a brief smile to remember the carrot cake.

- Thank you, see? I accept his recommendation, buy the cake once you get there. See you! - The woman replied with a spontaneous smile, starting to cross the street after the farewell.

- You're welcome! - I said, watching the woman across the street.

 After the brief dialogue so nice, I had even forgotten my previous thoughts. Having fired me, turned me heading to my house, and was interrupted by an extremely loud sound accompanied by extremely high screams.

- My God! Somebody call an ambulance, quick! - Shouted a man, panting.

- W-what horror! - Shouted an elderly.

The place was filled with suddenly curious, but what should be expected after a brutal accident occurred? After all, humans are curious, and curiosity is the basis of human desire to understand. What was in my mind was something inexplicable, or at least that's what I thought at that moment. I was paralyzed for a long time, it was enough that the fire department arrived, from a police vehicle that took me to the police station soon after.

- Have you talked with the woman before the incident, according to some witnesses, so I suppose you have something to do with it, or just gave some information that she asked? - Questioned Cole, the chief of the region, endowed with a tall and tanned skin.

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- She asked me where he could find a bakery, then I answered. That's all I know about it, and if you have more questions, I want to go home - I said quietly.

- Why were you traumatized when I arrived? The answer he gave me might think it was a person without feelings, but a person without feelings would never be traumatized by that situation, unless it had been something exceptional - argued Cole.

- I've never seen anything like the bones of noise breaking while blood was spilled across the street made me shudder, that's - I argued, in order to not get involved.

- Okay, if I need more information about what happened in the vision of a teenager in touch. Can go - Cole said with a disappointed expression.

When leaving the station, I began to reflect on what happened as he returned home. The woman of the scene with his body destroyed bothered me in a terrible way. After all, if the woman had not crossed the street, I might be dead now. But what shocked me was the fact that the truck driver was killed before hitting the woman. All this led me to believe that the driver of the killer wanted to murder me indirectly, since there was a brick on the accelerator pedal. But why? Why would anyone try to kill me in such a brilliant way?

- That kind of déjà vu saved me, but it makes sense. I'm living this Friday for the second time it seems, but none of that happened yesterday - I muttered, puzzled.

 Upon arriving home, I had to deal with a mother worried for my delay, and after explaining everything, I ended up locking myself in my room in order to try to assemble this puzzle, but nothing fit.

- Damn, why all this happened in one day? Moreover, why just happened in my second Friday of this week? - I whispered in shock.

- Maybe that day is just a dream, but if not, I'm screwed, as if the killer even tried to kill me, he will probably try again. But how the hell he killed that driver without drawing attention? I could not see the body very well, but if I remember correctly, one delegate told a police officer that a knife in the head was used, but did not specify the head area, since, depending on where it hit, might assume that the killer has a great knowledge of human anatomy - reflected, thinking aloud.

After the sunset, was about to start an online game in my favorite game to relax after a horrible day, however, my phone started ringing, it was extremely unusual, since I had no friends, so there were no people to call me. But despite being an unknown number decided to meet, since it could be something related to the school.

- Hello? Who speaks? - He said at the meet.

- Get out of there immediately, no time for explanations, and if it does not withdraw fast, will die, no time to save anyone - said a man's voice that I know.

- C as well? What is going on? - I asked, but the call had already been closed.

After such a link, immediately I took things necessary for my survival, which included my phone, some bottles of chemicals, and a change of clothes. I gathered everything hastily putting in my mid-size backpack. After that, I jumped out of my bedroom window, which gave access to a small garden, which was in front of my house, just to get in the garden, I felt a strong smell of gas, so I started to hurry.

After a brief reflection on the link mention no time to save my parents, I started to work out some way to jump the wall quickly, coming to the conclusion that a flower pot could help me. Therefore, a considerable size sought vessel, placing the side wall in order to use as a ladder to the other side. I climbed in it and impulsionei me, making a move that raised me on the wall, and using pulse jumped the fence that separated the street from home successfully. After that, I left the place running, despite breathless, and looking back, I witnessed the moment of the explosion that took place in my house. The sound of the explosion along with many flames, all of which I remember is because I had to leave the site immediately to avoid becoming suspect.

- Hey, run over here, I who called you - said the voice of a man from an empty and dark lot.

I ran to the place, running into me with a man of medium height, with smooth light brown hair and nearly black eyes. He was wearing a black jacket with white details and black jeans. It was a very normal appearance, appeared to be about 25 years or more, which intrigued me a lot, as expected someone darker.

- Listen, boy, is the following. I do not know who the madman who just blew up his parents, but I know he longs to kill you at any cost, since I am following it's been a while. By following him today, I met you, and this is very good for us. Since ... - he said normal guy being interrupted by me.

- Shut the fuck up! I just lost my parents and you get this talk, just shut up until I recover, damn it! - I cried, elated.

- Okay, calm. The thing is, come with me, I need you to fulfill my contract. After you explain everything, but now all you have to do is follow me - said normal guy with a serious expression.

- Before you listen, I need to know, how did you get my number? - I asked, as she tried to swallow the tears.

- A colleague of mine broke into the police database and collected information from all involved with what happened today. There was only you recorded in particular, so it was easy. Now I need you to follow me, can we go? - Said normal guy with a serious expression.

- Just do my time worth it - I said, with tears streaming down my face whose expression showed anger.

- Hey, no need to cry, because I know you're just crying for not having anyone else to support his useless life, hehe - said normal boy with a sadistic face.

- You know nothing about me, I'm a genius, an immense genius! And I know very well that I lost my source of livelihood, but it does not matter, since I can get a job easily - argued with a confident expression.

- Do you really think he will not come after you? Just close this noisemaker and come with me if you want to continue with your fucking life - said the young man, with an expression that overflowed serenity.

- You bastard, why should I follow? None of this makes sense, and .... - tried to argue, being unable to continue after seeing a gun being pointed in the direction of the normal boy.

The sound of a gunshot was heard in that brief moment, bringing with it an amazing image.