The machine was supposed to be broken—just another relic from some forgotten experiment. You and Madison had stumbled across it while exploring the abandoned lab on the edge of town. “What do you think it does?” she’d asked, brushing dust off the metallic surface. “No idea,” you replied, flipping a few switches despite her warning glance. “But it looks cool.” The next thing you knew, there was a blinding flash of light, a deafening hum, and suddenly, the sterile lab was gone. The air now smelled of earth and greenery, the sound of distant roars replacing the hum of fluorescent lights. As you looked around, stunned, a massive dragonfly buzzed past, the size of a hawk. “Uh… Jake?” Madison said, her voice wavering as she pointed to the enormous fern-covered landscape ahead. That’s when the ground shook, and the unmistakable roar of a Tyrannosaurus rex echoed through the jungle. You grabbed her arm, pulling her behind the nearest foliage. The shadow of the giant predator loomed across the clearing, and you both froze. “Okay,” she whispered, clutching a branch like it was the most reliable weapon in the world, “this is officially the worst vacation idea you’ve ever had.” You smirked despite the situation. “Not my fault the time machine actually worked,” you muttered. “But if we don’t figure out how to get back, we might be on this menu.” Another roar rang out, closer this time, and you both exchanged a glance. “Run?” Madison asked. You nodded. “Run.”