The bunk bed crumpled like a tin can. The ten-foot long table, usually organized, now lay flipped over. August 8th, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m., Wantuki Forest Camp. Adara watched, fear seizing her, as Jimmy stood before her, ready to protect should anything happen. Franklin, the eldest sibling and a seemingly eccentric scientist, nervously approached Finn amidst the chaos. As he extended his hand, a glint caught his eye—a peculiar, intricately designed pocket watch dangling from his waistcoat. It was an item not typically associated with his eccentric persona, yet it held a hidden significance only he carried. He clenched the watch briefly, its weight a reminder of the secrets he guarded, the timelines he traversed. Unbeknownst to his siblings, this ordinary-looking timepiece held the key to his ultimate purpose—one that would be revealed only when the opportune moment arrived. Franklin, his voice filled with sincerity, spoke directly to Finn. “Finn, listen closely,” he said, his tone st

Inside the Lucena Bunker, fear and uncertainty consumed the survivors as they gathered in the hall. Sarah, her hands trembling, hastily packed her belongings into a small bag. Her tired eyes once filled with a youthful hope, now flickered with a mix of fear and determination. “I can’t stay here any longer,” she exclaimed. “I’m not waiting to become one of those things!” She was referring to the dead bodies outside the hall.David, desperation etched across his face, reached out to grab her arm. “Sarah, please! We can’t just abandon the safety of this place. It’s too risky out there!”Tears welled up in Sarah’s eyes as she struggled against her brother’s grip. “I can’t live in constant fear, David. We have to take our chances. There might be something better out there.”Their parents, torn between their children’s conflicting choices, joined the heated exchange. “Sarah, we can’t afford to make rash decisions,” their mother pleaded, her voice filled with worry. “That… That thing could s

Franklin gestured to Jimmy, signaling him to shoot. In response, Jimmy promptly aimed and fired at Finn’s legs, causing Finn to collapse to the ground, unconscious.Witnessing the events unfold, Sam’s eyes widened in shock, and he instinctively made a move to rush towards Finn. However, Franklin swiftly intervened, blocking Sam’s path.“Fiiiiiiiinn!” Sam screamed, his voice filled with desperation, as he vehemently attempted to break free from Franklin’s hold.“He’s alive! He’s not dead! If we hadn’t acted, the people here would’ve killed him. You get that, right?” Franklin said, maintaining eye contact with Sam. “If you do, then come with me. I’ve already instructed my siblings on what to do. Right now, we need to have a talk.”After a moment of hesitation, Sam chose to place his trust in the person standing before him. ‘He appears to know what he’s doing,’ Sam thought to himself. With a nod to Dr. Martinez, Sam followed Franklin into the van.Despite his concern for his brother, Sam

Previously, Franklin said to Sam, “I lack evidence to support my claims right now. I also understand if you believe I’m going crazy and fabricating these wild stories in my head. That's only logical. It’s entirely up to you whether you choose to believe or not. Just watch me and see for yourself whether I am trustworthy.” Franklin spoke these words upon realizing that his words alone would not be enough to convince anyone. In fact, he had anticipated this outcome and had planned to substantiate his claims through his actions. “However, if you do happen to trust me, I would greatly appreciate your support in the future,” he added. Just then, a commotion caught their attention. Realizing that their conversation was going nowhere, they decided to investigate what was going on. They were greeted by the sight of Dr. Martinez brandishing his knife, protecting the convulsing woman behind him. A soon as Franklin saw this situation, he immediately understood what was going on. But if there

“Augustus?” muttered Franklin. His eyes widened with shock. "W-Why are you here?" Franklin stammered. "Aren't you supposed to be up north?"Augustus, the man, had a grave expression on his face. "Uh, let's just say things got a bit messy up there. Look!" He raised his stub, "I even lost a few pounds!""N-No. That doesn't make sense. And George too. He's been missing since the leap. I don't even know where he is at this point. Is he even alive? We couldn't do another leap without him. After all the things we did, is this really the end?" Franklin was starting to get paranoid. The stress that had piled up over the last few years had finally reared its head."Franklin, just take a breath," Augustus said, trying to calm him down. "It's not all bad news, you know? I actually did it. I created the formula. T’was tough, and sadly, I only managed to make two. But hey, let's focus on the positives. We've got the formula now. That's something worth celebrating, right? We finally have a way to f