Screams from the Abyss

Quantum Quandaries

The observation deck of the Interdimensional Monitoring Station had become a kaleidoscope of realities. Fragments of possible futures flickered and merged, each one a window into a world that might be. Jaden stood at the center of it all, his mind stretched to its limits as he tried to process the flood of information.

"This is impossible," he muttered, rubbing his temples. "How are we supposed to choose? Every decision we make could lead to catastrophe in a dozen other realities."

The being that had once been Elena Chen - now the Conduit - pulsed with sympathetic energy. "The Conclave does not expect perfection, Jaden Craig. They seek wisdom in the face of impossible choices."

Zoe, her flames dimmed to a low smolder, paced the perimeter of the room. "Wisdom? We're barely keeping our heads above water here. How are we supposed to make decisions that affect the entire multiverse?"

Marcus, his form a swirling vortex of calculations, spoke up. "Perhaps that's the point. We're not meant t