Here's a short bonus story inspired by the themes of the microtales which are published in 20 MICROS: This story is not taken from 20 micros microfiction book this is just first bonus story ---The Clockmaker’s ApprenticeIn a quaint village nestled between rolling hills, there was a small shop known for its intricate clocks and delicate timepieces. The shop, “Time’s Elegance,” was run by an elderly clockmaker named Mr. Thorne. His craftsmanship was legendary, and the clocks he made were said to possess a unique magic, able to bend time itself.Young Oliver, an ambitious and curious boy, had always admired Mr. Thorne’s