The Bridge Protocol

DR. DAVID DOBBS is a brilliant scientist tormented by the tragic death of his young daughter, APRIL, during a school shooting. As a lead researcher at the Devereaux Institute, David has dedicated his life to developing a groundbreaking technology known as the Bridge Device, which allows him to traverse different timelines. His goal is singular and deeply personal: to find a way to travel back in time and prevent April’s death. The story begins with David standing on a cliff's edge, preparing to activate the Bridge Device. The weight of his mission is clear—he must navigate multiple timelines, making a series of precise jumps through history to reach a point where he can alter the past. David’s journey takes him through a variety of historical eras, from ancient Mongolia to the Roman Empire, each jump bringing him closer to his ultimate goal but also deeper into the moral and physical dangers of manipulating time. David’s partner, RAE, is initially supportive, but the emotional strain of their shared loss and David’s increasingly obsessive quest to save April begins to take its toll on their relationship. Rae’s despair culminates in a tragic decision that leaves David even more determined to succeed in his mission. As David progresses through time, he faces numerous challenges, including confronting ALAN MOSS, a powerful and ruthless figure who has discovered the potential of the Bridge Device and seeks to exploit it for his gain. Moss’s manipulation of timelines for profit and power sets him on a collision course with David, leading to a tense and dangerous game of cat and mouse across various points in history. The climax of the story occurs as David reaches the pivotal moment where he believes he can save April. However, he is confronted with the harsh reality of time travel: altering the past could have catastrophic consequences, not just for April, but for the fabric of reality itself. David must make an agonizing choice between his love for his daughter and the greater good. In a bittersweet resolution, David ultimately decides to preserve the timeline, accepting that some events, no matter how painful, are meant to happen. The Bridge Protocol ends with David returning to the present, forever changed by his journey through time. Though he cannot bring April back, he finds solace in knowing that his love for her transcends the boundaries of time and space, and he dedicates his life to ensuring that the technology he created is used responsibly, preventing others from making the same sacrifices he did. "The Bridge Protocol" is a gripping exploration of time travel, love, and the consequences of tampering with destiny. It is a story about the lengths a father will go to for his child, and the ultimate realization that some things are beyond even the most brilliant mind’s control.