Listen Full Story:
Read Full Story:
“All in the Timing” is a collection of small, funny, and thoughtful stories that all explore how life, words, and time can change everything. It begins with a man named Phil who meets a woman named Dawn in a small café. He wants to talk to her, but every time he says something wrong, everything resets. It’s as if the world gives him another chance to try again. The first time, he makes a bad joke, and Dawn looks annoyed. Suddenly, the scene restarts, and he tries again with a new line. Sometimes he talks too much, sometimes too little, sometimes he says something rude without realizing it. Each time, the moment resets and begins again. Finally, after trying over and over, he finds the perfect words, and they begin to connect. The two laugh together, and for once, the world doesn’t restart. It shows how life is made up of timing, and one moment can make everything fall into place if we just get it right.
Another story happens in a science lab where three monkeys sit at typewriters, pounding keys all day long. They don’t know why they’re typing, but the scientists tell them that if monkeys type long enough, they will eventually write all the works of Shakespeare by accident. The monkeys complain and joke among themselves. One of them types nonsense and laughs at how meaningless it feels. Another one gets frustrated, wondering if any of it matters. Then, for a brief moment, one monkey accidentally types a line from “Hamlet.” Everyone cheers, but before they can celebrate, the paper is replaced, and the line is lost forever. The monkeys go back to typing, tired and confused. They start to realize that maybe life feels like that too — people doing things without knowing why, hoping one day it will all make sense.
In another strange and funny story, a man named Leon decides to learn a new made-up language. He believes that by learning this language, he can speak more clearly and express himself perfectly. His teacher, a strict woman, teaches him strange words that sound like nonsense. The lessons start easy, but soon the teacher becomes more demanding, making Leon repeat words again and again until he gets them right. As he studies, the words start to take over his thoughts. He forgets how to speak in his own language and starts losing touch with reality. He tries to talk to people outside the class, but no one understands him anymore. He becomes trapped in this world of sounds that no one else knows. The story shows how trying to control language too much can make us lose its real meaning.
Another story follows a man named Trotsky, who is reading a history book in his home. He suddenly discovers that he is supposed to die that very day — in fact, within moments — because someone has placed an ice axe in his head. He doesn’t believe it at first, thinking it’s just a mistake. But as he talks to his wife, he starts realizing that the book is right. Time becomes strange — he can feel that his end is coming, but he keeps talking, joking, and wondering what life meant. He tries to rewrite his last words and make them sound more dramatic. He wants to leave the world with something meaningful to say. As time runs out, he laughs at the strange idea that his life was written in a book even before it ended. It shows how even in the face of death, people still search for meaning and control over their story.
In another scene, two people meet again and again in a park. They don’t know each other at first, but their conversation keeps restarting. Every time one of them says the wrong thing, the world seems to rewind, and they begin again. They talk about coffee, about life, and about love, but it never seems to go right. Then, one day, one of them decides to stop overthinking and just speaks from the heart. For the first time, their conversation flows smoothly. The air feels calm, and they both smile, realizing that they finally understand each other. The world doesn’t reset this time. It’s as if the moment has finally aligned perfectly. It shows that love often comes not from perfect words, but from perfect timing.
In another story, a young man enters a restaurant where everything happens backward. People finish their meals before ordering, bills arrive before food, and conversations start at the end and move toward the beginning. At first, he is confused and frightened. He wonders if time itself is broken. But slowly, he begins to understand that the people in this place aren’t living backward — they are just seeing time differently. They already know how things end, so they enjoy the beginning without worry. When he leaves the restaurant, he looks at the world in a new way. He realizes that people spend too much time worrying about what will happen next instead of enjoying what’s happening now.
Another strange and funny story takes place in a small café. A man sits alone, waiting for someone to join him. When a woman walks in, he tries to guess her order before she even sits down. She is surprised and laughs, thinking he’s joking. But somehow, he guesses right — every detail, from her favorite drink to the book she carries. She starts to believe he can read her mind. He explains that he has lived this day over and over again, and he already knows what happens next. She doesn’t believe him at first, but then small things begin to prove he’s telling the truth. He knows what the waiter will say, how the music will change, and even when a glass will fall off a table nearby. The woman becomes both fascinated and afraid. She asks if they are stuck in a loop forever, but the man only smiles and says, “Only until we get it right.” That moment gives her hope that maybe, just maybe, this time they will.
In another story, a man sits at a desk, struggling to write a single sentence. He keeps typing and erasing, trying to find the perfect words. Every time he finishes a line, he feels it’s not good enough. He wants to write something beautiful, something that will last forever. As he sits there, time passes — minutes turn to hours, hours to years. He becomes older, but he doesn’t notice because he is so focused on getting it right. Finally, one night, he stops typing. He looks at his paper and sees only a few words — but somehow, they feel perfect. He realizes that perfection doesn’t come from endless effort but from knowing when to stop. He smiles softly, puts down his pen, and lets time move forward again.
One of the final stories takes place in a classroom, where a teacher and her student argue about meaning. The student insists that words are everything — they define who we are. The teacher disagrees, saying that time is what gives words their value. They argue back and forth, both trying to be right. Then, suddenly, the classroom clock stops ticking. Everything becomes quiet. They look around, realizing that without time, words have no power at all. The student finally understands that it’s not the words themselves but the moment in which they are spoken that matters. They both laugh, and the clock starts ticking again.
The collection of stories ends with one last, gentle scene. A man and woman sit together at a small café table, sipping coffee as the sun rises. They don’t talk much — just sit quietly, listening to the city waking up. For once, there are no mistakes, no restarts, no rehearsed lines. Everything feels right just as it is. The light hits their faces, and they smile at each other, not needing to say anything more. It’s a peaceful ending — a reminder that timing isn’t just about getting things perfect, but about being present in the moment when life finally makes sense.
Throughout all these little stories, life is shown as a collection of seconds and words that can change everything. A small pause, a single word, or one lucky second can turn disaster into laughter or loneliness into love. Every character — whether they are monkeys typing, lovers restarting conversations, or men chasing the right sentence — learns that life is all in the timing. It’s not about how much we do or say, but when we do it. In the end, time itself becomes the most powerful storyteller, shaping the way people meet, talk, and understand one another.