Minutemen

The events unfold in a modern, present-day setting centered on a high school. The narrative moves from the trio’s first day of high school to later explorations of a time machine, including trips back to that initial day. The plot highlights the consequences of altering time, memory, and the dynamics of friendships over time.

The story centers on a contemporary suburban high school as its primary setting, with the town surrounding the campus serving as the social backdrop. The high school atmosphere—sports fields, hallways, and classrooms—drives much of the plot and character interactions. Time-travel exploits ripple through this environment, affecting events both inside and outside the school.

🕰️ Time Travel

A homemade time machine enables trips between the present and the past, driving the central conflict of the story. The trio uses time travel to fix mistakes, but every leap reshapes friendships and school life in unexpected ways. The plot warns of the price of manipulating history and the potential perils of power when changing time.

🤝 Friendship

The core trio clings to their bond as they face humiliation, shifting popularity, and secrecy. Their loyalty is tested by jealousy, miscommunication, and the burden of responsibility. The narrative culminates in rekindled trust and collective resolve when stakes escalate.

⚖️ Ethics

Charlie hacks NASA files to power the device, raising questions about responsibility and the limits of technological power. The group's attempts to control consequences collide with broader impacts on time and space, including a looming crisis. The story questions whether noble aims justify risky, potentially harmful actions.

💔 Bullying

The tale shows how victims can become aggressors under pressure, as humiliation cycles through the student body. Cruel actions and retaliations ripple through time, forcing characters to confront the harm they cause. The arc ultimately argues for empathy, second chances, and healthier ways to respond to cruelty.