ARTicles vol. 6 i.1c: The Philosophy of Time Travel

Fragments from THE PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL

by Roberta Sparrow

The intent of this book is for it to be used as a simple and direct guide in a time of great danger. I pray that this is merely a work of fiction. If it is not, then I pray for you, the reader of this book.

CHAPTER ONE: THE TANGENT UNIVERSE
The Fourth Dimension of Time is a stable construct, though it is not impenetrable. Incidents when the fabric of the Fourth Dimension becomes corrupted are incredibly rare. If a Tangent Universe occurs, it will be highly unstable, sustaining itself for no longer than several weeks.

CHAPTER TWO: WATER AND METAL
Water and Metal are the key elements of Time Travel. Water is the barrier element for the construction of Time Portals used as gateways between Universes. Metal is the transitional element for the construction of Artifact Vessels.

CHAPTER FOUR: THE ARTIFACT AND THE LIVING
When a Tangent Universe occurs, those living nearest to the Vortex will find themselves at the epicenter of a dangerous new world. Artifacts provide the first sign that a Tangent Universe has occurred. If an Artifact occurs, the Living will retrieve it with great interest and curiosity.

CHAPTER SIX: THE LIVING RECEIVER
No one knows how or why a Receiver will be chosen. The Living Receiver is often tormented by terrifying dreams, visions and auditory hallucinations during his time within the Tangent Universe.

CHAPTER SEVEN: THE MANIPULATED LIVING
The Manipulated Living are often the close friends and neighbors of the Living Receiver. They are prone to irrational, bizarre, and often violent behavior.

CHAPTER TEN: THE MANIPULATED DEAD

The Manipulated Dead are more powerful than the Living Receiver. If a person dies within the Tangent Universe, they are able to contact the Living Receiver through the Fourth Dimensional Construct.

CHAPTER TWELVE: DREAMS

When the Manipulated awaken from their Journey into the Tangent Universe, they are often haunted by the experience in their dreams. Many of them will not remember. Those who do remember the journey are often overcome with profound remorse for the regretful actions buried within their dreams.

– From The Donnie Darko Bookby Richard Kelly

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