Time Dome (4 ratings) by Derrick Davis
Page 44 of 44 "That’s great! I’m happy for you! Glad you found another job that can suit
you. Well, in 2 years, I’m going to be out of college."
"Good, good. And become a paleontologist still, right?"
"Yes, even after the experiment I still want to be one… now more than
anything. And I’m sure I’ll become a very well-known paleontologist for a very
good reason."
"And what reason is that?"
"Well…" Steven was saying. He then looked at the kitchen table ahead of
him.
"I brought back home some souvenirs from the trip."
On top of the table, were all the 4 samples that Steven had picked up from
all 4 of the different time periods! The algae and bacteria from the
Precambrian, the jawed fish tooth from the Devonian, the leaves from the
Jurassic, and the Wooly Mammoth fur from the Ice Age.
Then in Steven’s mind, he relived the entire mystery, adventure, and
excitement, that he had experienced before…
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6 YEARS LATER
Somewhere still… in the northern mountain range of Utah… lies a remembrance
from the idea, the dream, the reality, and the events that happened 6 years
ago. Because, still perched up, on top of the highest mountain… is the giant
dome, weathered and abandoned just like the German time-machine… still
levitating… still waiting for someone to enter again… but no one ever will…
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