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time-travel-disruption

The chapter centers on the failure of time travel drops to open, trapping characters in the past and causing slippage in their timelines.

1 chapter across 1 book

All Clear (2010)Connie Willis

Chapter 90

In this chapter, Polly encounters a weary and defeated Mr. Dunworthy in London during the 1941 Blitz, revealing that he is stranded and unable to return due to disruptions in time travel drops. The chapter explores the emotional and physical toll of their predicament, including the impact of past injuries and the death of Michael, while highlighting the uncertainty and danger of their situation amidst wartime London.