On the coast of Miami, a city famous for its beaches, nightclubs and vibrant life, one day something happened that changed all ideas about reality.
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Sarah Lange, a leading researcher at FuturoTech, conducted research in the field of quantum mechanics. Her work concerned the study of parallel worlds and the possibility of interaction with them. Over the past few years, she has made several important discoveries that have allowed her to develop a device to open portals to parallel dimensions.
One hot July evening, as the city was falling into darkness, Sarah, her assistant Michael and several other scientists gathered in a secret laboratory on the outskirts of the city. Sarah’s heart was beating fast – today was the day of the first test of the device. They prepared all the necessary equipment and entered complex mathematical formulas into the computer system.
– Let’s turn it on! – Sarah commanded.
The next second, the air in the laboratory began to tremble, and a sparkling arch appeared in the center of the room. It gave off a soft glow and seemed incredibly stable. Sarah and her team held their breath as they watched the creation they had been working on for the last few years.
“It’s time,” Michael said, taking a step forward with the drone they had prepared for exploration. The drone took off silently and entered the portal.
Images of another world appeared on the monitor screens. It was a city similar to Miami, but somehow different – more developed, with cars floating in the sky and futuristic buildings.
“This is amazing,” Sarah whispered. – We did it.
***
For several weeks, a team of scientists explored the new world, sending various devices through the portal. Sarah felt that their discoveries could change the future of humanity. However, with each new step they encountered more and more difficulties.
One night, when Sarah returned home after a long day at work, she noticed a strange object on her doorstep – a metal plate with engraved symbols. She picked it up and realized that it was a message from the other side of the portal.
– We know about you. Let’s talk. – the message read.
The next day, returning to the laboratory, she showed the plate to the team. They decided to respond and sent a small device with a message through the portal. The answer did not take long to arrive. The face of a man in a silver suit appeared on the monitor screen.
“Greetings,” he said. – My name is Alexa, I am a representative of the Interdimensional Council. We have learned about your research and would like to discuss cooperation.
Sarah felt mixed feelings – on the one hand, it was exciting, but on the other, they understood that interfering in parallel worlds could be dangerous.
***
Over the following weeks, Sarah and her team communicated frequently with representatives of the Interdimensional Council. They shared technologies and knowledge that could benefit both worlds. It turned out that in Alexai’s world they had long ago learned to travel between dimensions, but they always tried to maintain balance and not interfere in the affairs of other worlds unnecessarily.
However, not everyone in their world was so peaceful. One night, when Sarah was alone in the laboratory, the portal suddenly activated. An alarming message appeared on the monitor screens: “UNKNOWN INTERVENTION.”
Sarah froze. Several armed men in black uniforms jumped out of the portal. They grabbed her and dragged her through the arch. The next moment she found herself in a dark room with cold metal walls. Her heart was beating wildly.
– Where I am? – she whispered.
“Welcome to our world,” answered one of the invaders. – We are the Rebels. We are aware of your cooperation with the Council and intend to use your technology in our fight.
Sarah realized that she was in serious trouble. She knew that her knowledge and technology could become a weapon in the hands of the Rebels, and she had to find a way to get out.
***
Several days passed. Sarah observed the Rebels, trying to understand their goals and find weaknesses in their defenses. She made friends with one of the guards, who turned out to be not as cruel as the others. Her intelligence and kindness helped her win his trust.
One night, when the guard was on duty, he whispered to her:
– I’ll help you get out. It is not right. You must go home and stop them.
Sarah knew she only had one chance. She gathered all her strength and followed the guard, who led her through the labyrinthine corridors of the Rebel base. When they reached the portal, she turned around and thanked him.
“Take care of yourself,” he said before Sarah stepped through the archway.
The next second she found herself in her laboratory. Her team was relieved to see her return. Sarah knew that they could not continue the experiments without ensuring complete safety.
“We have to close the portal,” she said. – Until we are sure of safety.
Together they destroyed the device, realizing that the world was not yet ready for such discoveries. Sarah knew that someday they would be able to continue their research, but only when they were sure that it would not cause harm.
Miami has returned to its normal life. But Sarah will forever remember the parallel world and the people she met. And one day, perhaps, she will open the portal again, but this time with full preparedness for any consequences.