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The Washington Paradox [EN - AI Translation]
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English version of the french story "The Washington Paradox" translated with AI.
In a future where the entity Omnis holds sway over the world, a young archaeologist named Aidan and his team board a time capsule called the Hermes. Their first temporal expedition was meant to take them to the era of the Revolution, but an unexpected mishap propels them into an entirely different period. There, they make a discovery that will radically alter their perception of the world.
As the threads of time begin to unravel, Aidan is forced to confront his past, his nightmares... and the truth the elites are desperate to keep hidden.
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