The World of Dallack
Dallack, with its sapphire skies and endless green valleys, was a world not unlike Earth. Its cities gleamed with towers of crystal and steel, powered by technologies rooted in harmony with nature. Yet beneath its utopian exterior lay an insatiable curiosity—a drive to understand the universe beyond the visible.
The 5 Legislation, a powerful conglomerate of scientific and governmental bodies, spearheaded the planet’s most ambitious projects. One such project was The Wormhole Initiative, an attempt to open gateways to other dimensions. The public knew little of its true nature, and even fewer were aware of the risks it posed.
Harry Kallor, the Curious Dreamer
Harry Kallor was a young technician working on the outskirts of Aurion City, Dallack’s capital. Though his job was mundane—maintaining power grids and communication systems—Harry was a dreamer. He spent his evenings composing music on his luminharp, a Dallackian instrument that combined sound and holographic light, while gazing at the stars.
Harry’s fascination with the unknown led him to volunteer for a low-level position at the Wormhole Initiative. He was tasked with monitoring equipment and ensuring stability during the tests. Despite the secrecy surrounding the project, Harry couldn’t resist the allure of being part of something groundbreaking.
The Experiment Goes Wrong
On a stormy evening, the Initiative prepared for its most significant test: to create a stable interdimensional wormhole. Harry was stationed near the main array, adjusting oscillators to maintain harmonic balance.
As the machines roared to life, a shimmering vortex appeared—a window to another world. But something was off. The readings spiked unpredictably, and the containment field began to collapse.
“Harry, shut it down!” a voice barked over the comm.
Before he could react, the vortex surged outward, engulfing him in a blinding cascade of light. He felt weightless, his body pulled through an endless corridor of swirling colors.
When he awoke, the warmth of Dallack was gone. Instead, cold rain lashed against his face, and unfamiliar buildings loomed around him.
Harry had arrived in London, Earth, in the mid-1990s.
A Cold and Wet New World
Harry stumbled through the streets, his Dallackian jumpsuit clinging to his body as rain soaked him to the bone. The city’s chaos overwhelmed him—the honking cars, the chatter of pedestrians, and the flashing neon lights.
He sought shelter in a small café, where the radio played a song that struck him deeply: “Wonderwall” by Oasis. The raw emotion and simplicity of Earth’s music fascinated Harry, contrasting with the harmonic complexities of Dallackian melodies.
With no money and no understanding of Earth’s customs, Harry wandered the streets, eventually finding refuge in an abandoned warehouse. His nights were cold and lonely, but the music he heard on passing radios became his lifeline, offering comfort in an alien world.
Southwave FM and Mary
One day, while exploring the city, Harry stumbled upon Southwave FM, a pirate radio station in South London. The station’s eclectic mix of rock, grunge, and alternative music captivated him, and he lingered outside, listening through the open door.
Mary Wilkes, a DJ with a sharp wit and a deep love for all things unusual, noticed him. Intrigued by his odd demeanor and strange accent, she invited him inside.
Harry’s knowledge of music, combined with his technical skills, quickly earned him a spot at the station. He became the host of “Cosmic Vibes,” a late-night show blending Earth’s rock hits with otherworldly sounds he recreated using salvaged equipment.
Mary and Harry grew close. During late-night shifts, Mary shared stories of her fascination with the paranormal, including her claim of being abducted by a UFO as a child. Harry, though hesitant to reveal his origins, found her openness comforting.
“I’ve always felt like I didn’t belong here,” Mary confessed one night. “Maybe that’s why I look to the stars.”
Harry smiled sadly. “Sometimes, the stars feel closer than home.”
Building a Way Back
Harry’s longing for Dallack never faded. Using Earth’s primitive technology, he began developing a sound emitter, a device capable of transmitting frequencies across dimensions. He worked tirelessly in secret, scavenging parts from electronics stores and dumpsters.
Mary discovered his project one evening. Instead of being shocked, she was fascinated. “You’re not from here, are you?” she asked, her eyes wide.
Harry admitted the truth, explaining his journey and his need to return home. Rather than fear, Mary felt awe.
“I always knew there was more out there,” she said softly. “And now I know I’m right.”
Torn Between Two Worlds
As Harry’s device neared completion, his feelings for Mary deepened. She became his anchor on Earth, a reminder that he wasn’t entirely alone. But his heart ached for Dallack—the family he’d left behind, the world that felt like a part of his soul.
Mary struggled with her own emotions. “If you leave… what happens to us?”
“I don’t know,” Harry admitted. “But I can’t give up on finding my way back. It’s who I am.”
Despite her heartbreak, Mary helped him finish the emitter.
The Signal Reaches Dallack
On a cold autumn night, Harry activated the emitter atop Southwave FM’s roof. The device hummed with power, sending a piercing tone into the night sky. For hours, he waited, his hope wavering.
Finally, the skies above London lit up with an aurora of swirling colors. A shimmering portal appeared, and through it, Harry saw a glimpse of Dallack—a world he had feared he might never see again.
A voice crackled through the emitter. “Harry Kallor, we’ve found you. Hold your position for extraction.”
A Choice to Make
As the portal stabilized, Mary arrived on the roof. “This is it, isn’t it?” she asked, tears in her eyes.
Harry nodded, torn between his love for Mary and his yearning for home. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get another chance,” he said.
Mary took his hand. “Then go. But don’t forget me.”
With a heavy heart, Harry stepped toward the portal. Before disappearing, he turned back. “I’ll find a way to reach you again. I promise.”
Two Worlds, One Heart
Back on Dallack, Harry was hailed as a hero for surviving the wormhole experiment. But his thoughts remained with Mary and the world that had become a second home.
Using Dallack’s advanced technology, Harry began work on a new device—one that could bridge the dimensions not just for himself, but for the people and music that connected him to Earth. For Harry, the journey wasn’t over. It had only just begun.
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