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Graduation day drama in Empire, Alabama — Eric receives troubling news in time-travel novel, Chapter 13 illustration.

Under the Oak Tree Chapter 13: High School Graduation Drama

Chapter 12 illustration from time travel novel set in Warrior, Alabama. Two teenage boys, Lucas and Eric, inside a rustic shed experiment with a glowing rock and stun gun to open a time portal. Electrical energy surges as a vortex reveals an untouched forest from centuries past. Image dated April 27, 2008, showcasing early morning scientific discovery tied to voltage-based time travel.

Under the Oak Tree Chapter 12: Time Travel Experiment

Purple and black swirling portal opening at night near an oak tree in Warrior, Alabama

Under the Oak Tree Chapter 11: A Portal in the Night

A small-town rural diner set in 2002, surrounded by open fields and scattered trees. The diner glows warmly under the dusky evening sky, with a simple but inviting exterior. A couple of early 2000s cars are parked outside, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of a quiet, reflective night before a major life event.

Under The Oak Tree | Chapter 10: The Last Night Before Graduation

An eerie nighttime scene of a dark wooded area with an old oak tree glowing with supernatural purple light at its base. Mist swirls around the roots, adding to the mysterious atmosphere.

Under The Oak Tree | Chapter 9: The Vanishing of Eric

A young couple sitting inside a car in the parking lot of Corner High School in Warrior, Alabama, sharing an emotional moment. The afternoon sun streams through the windshield, casting a warm glow on their faces as they exchange heartfelt words.

Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 8: Young Love in High School

Time Travel Paradox, Time Loop, Sci-Fi Mystery, Time Travel Fiction, Alternate Timelines

Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 7: Time Travel Paradox

A nostalgic 2002 music festival scene at night in Birmingham, Alabama. A young couple stands in the crowd near a stage, illuminated by colorful lights. The boy, Eric, looks slightly nervous but excited, while Kaitlyn smiles warmly at him. The festival setting is lively, with a live band performing on stage, people dancing, and the night sky above, evoking the vibrant energy of The Crawfish Boil.

Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 6: A Perfect Memory

A stormy Alabama backyard with a towering oak tree illuminated by a lightning strike. Two young men stand beneath the tree—one recoiling in shock as his friend vanishes into thin air. A mysterious purple glow lingers near the base of the tree where a glowing stone rests. Rain pours heavily, and dark clouds fill the sky, creating a moody and cinematic atmosphere.

Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 5: A Storm and a Vanishing

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