In a modern world where a group of scientists build a time machine in secret, a brilliant physicist and a former military engineer discover the dangers of altering the future and must make a difficult choice when the protagonist's future self appears to warn them of catastrophic consequences.
Protagonist: A brilliant but socially awkward physicist who is obsessed with the idea of time-travel; Deuteragonist: A former military engineer who helps the protagonist build the time machine and navigate the challenges of time-travel.
The protagonist discovers a way to travel to the future, leading to a series of events that reveal the potential consequences of their actions in the present and the impact of their discoveries on the future of humanity.
The protagonist and deuteragonist realize the dangers of altering the future and decide to destroy the time machine to prevent any further interference with the timeline. They come to terms with the responsibility that comes with their knowledge and focus on using their discoveries to improve the present instead.
Twist: The protagonist's future self appears and warns them of the catastrophic consequences of their actions, forcing them to make a difficult choice between their desire to explore time-travel and the potential devastation it could cause.