El Monte, a city in California, has always been known for its diverse cultures and rich history. But no one could have imagined that it was here that an event would occur that would forever change humanity’s understanding of the universe.
In 2024, Dr. Lina Carmona, an astronomer and physicist working at the California Institute of Technology, received a grant to study unusual magnetic anomalies in the El Monte area. These anomalies were discovered by chance during satellite imagery and attracted the attention of the scientific community.
Lina and her team arrived in El Monte and began installing equipment to measure magnetic fields and other anomalies. While installing one of the devices, they came across a strange metal object buried deep underground. The object was round in shape, covered in strange symbols, and clearly not of earthly origin.
After examining the object, Lina’s team discovered that the device was some kind of portal or gateway to another dimension. Lina was delighted and worried at the same time – they were on the verge of an incredible discovery, but also aware of the potential dangers.
After several days of preparation and research, Lina decided to activate the device. As soon as they entered the code found on the surface of the object, a strong glow began and a portal opened in front of them. Through it they saw a different world – amazingly beautiful and at the same time frightening.
The team decided to go on reconnaissance. They formed a group of five people, taking with them the necessary equipment and provisions. Crossing the portal, they felt their bodies pass through an invisible barrier, and found themselves in a world that resembled fantasy landscapes from books and films.
The air was filled with the aroma of unfamiliar plants, and the sky shone with colorful lights. There were strange structures around, clearly created by intelligent life. Lina and her team began exploring the area, taking photographs and collecting plant and soil samples.
They soon came across local residents – tall, graceful creatures with green leather wings and glowing eyes. These creatures were surprised by the visit of the guests, but did not show hostility. With the help of a universal translator, Lina managed to establish contact and explain who they were and where they came from.
Local residents said that their world is called Illyria, and they have long known about the existence of Earth. The Illyrians had technology that allowed them to observe other worlds, but they never crossed the boundaries of their dimension due to the danger of disturbing the balance of the universe.
Lina and her team spent several weeks in Illyria, studying local customs and technologies. They learned that the Illyrians possessed knowledge that could help humanity solve many problems, from the energy crisis to environmental disasters.
However, Lina soon realized that a prolonged stay in this world could negatively affect the health of her team. The Illyrians warned them of the possible consequences and offered to help them return to Earth. Lina thanked them for their hospitality and agreed to return.
When they returned through the portal to El Monte, Lina and her team decided not to reveal the truth about their journey right away. They understood that such news could cause panic and undesirable consequences. Instead, they began to gradually share their findings with the scientific community, presenting them as hypothetical studies and models.
Over time, thanks to their research, humanity gained access to new technologies and knowledge that helped improve the quality of life on Earth. El Monte became known as a center of advanced scientific research, attracting scientists from around the world.
Lina continued her research, realizing that her discovery was just the beginning. She knew that the universe was full of secrets and mysteries that were just waiting in the wings to be revealed. And although she never crossed the portal to Illyria again, the memory of those days and the knowledge gained there remained with her forever, inspiring new discoveries and achievements.
Thus, El Monte, a small town in California, became the place where a new era in human history began – an era of interdimensional discoveries and endless possibilities.