A socially awkward scientist accidentally discovers a time portal and must navigate a significant historical event, only to return to a dystopian present caused by their actions in the past, forcing them to find a way to restore the timeline and make a positive impact on the present.
A brilliant but socially awkward scientist who becomes obsessed with the concept of time-travel after a personal tragedy, leading them to accidentally discover the time portal.
The scientist's first journey through the time portal leads to a significant historical event, where they must navigate the challenges of the past while struggling to find a way back to their own time.
The scientist successfully navigates the challenges of the past and finds a way back to their own time, but not before making a profound impact on the historical event they encountered. They come to terms with their personal tragedy and find closure, realizing that the true power of time-travel lies in making a positive difference in the present.
Twist: Upon returning to their own time, the scientist discovers that their actions in the past have altered the course of history, leading to a dystopian present. Now, they must find a way to undo the damage they have caused and restore the timeline to its original state.