Ch1
Beyond the Void
Chapter 1: The Dusty Watch
While opening his grandfather's old wooden chest, Neel noticed a strange bluish glow. Inside lay a pocket watch, but it had no hands. Instead, tiny glass spheres floated across the dial. Driven by curiosity, Neel pressed a button on the side. Suddenly, the world froze. The ticking of the wall clock stopped, and even the raindrops outside the window hung motionless in mid-air. Neel realized he hadn't just stopped time—he had stepped outside of it.