The First Jump

After rigorous testing, Alex decides to try the machine himself. With a heart full of anticipation, he sets the dial to a random year—1865. In an instant, the world around him shifts. He opens his eyes and finds himself in the middle of a bustling 19th-century town. As he takes in the sights and sounds, it hits him: the machine worked. But when he returns to the present, he realizes the trip altered something small but significant in his timeline.