In the Mists of Time

Chapter 1:  The Decision to Time Travel I had always been fascinated by the concept of time travel. As a scientist, I had devoted much of my career to studying the theories and possibilities of traveling through time. I had read every book and article on the subject, attended every conference and seminar, and spent countless hours tinkering with prototypes and models in my lab. And now, finally, I believed I had found a way to make it a reality. I sat at my desk, staring at the complex array of calculations and diagrams spread out before me. It had taken years of research and experimentation to develop the time machine, and I had poured every ounce of my energy and intellect into making it work. I had encountered countless setbacks and failures along the way, but I never gave up. And as I looked at the pages before me, I knew that all of my hard work had paid off. But as I gazed at the sleek, silver device that sat on the other side of the room, a sudden wave of uncertainty washed ...