[영어 창작소설] The watchmaker

Chapter 1 The Beginning

tiny screwdrivers, magnifying glasses, and delicate tweezers lined up like soldiers prepared for battle. He had inherited the craft from his father, who had been a master watchmaker. The skills had been passed down through generations, a legacy steeped in tradition and patience. The watchmaker often found himself lost in memories of learning at his father’s side, captivated by the art of watchmaking. His father would guide his hands, teaching him how to listen to the rhythm of each ticking clock, how to sense when something was amiss within the mechanisms. That foundation became the cornerstone of his life, a connection to a past filled with love, loss, and the relentless passage of time. As the sun climbed higher in the sky, customers began to trickle into the shop. They came with their broken wristwatches and antique grandfather clocks, seeking the watchmaker`s expertise. He greeted each person with a warm smile, his eyes twinkling with the joy of his cra …