In an abandoned city park, nestled between overgrown shrubs and forgotten swing-sets, you stumble upon what appears to be a massive sundial. However, it's unusually adorned with ornate carvings of animals and performers as if it's a tribute to a bygone circus. Start by describing your discovery and curiosity that prompts you to investigate this peculiar artifact. As the shadows shift with the sun, you find yourself drawn into a series of time-bound narratives that whirl you into the past, with the sundial as your only guide back to the present. How will you navigate your way through this surreal adventure and what might you learn from the past?