At The Barrier

As I spoke, the room fell silent, everyone absorbing my words with varying degrees of confusion and concern.

"Why do you think so?" Mrs. Hayes asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

"It's hard to explain," I confessed, "But I have some information that suggests this universe is an experiment."

Their faces showed they were trying to understand.

"I want to escape from this made-up world," I went on urgently. "But I don't want to leave you behind or force you to come with me. That's why I'm asking now. Please, think about joining me."

"Max, are you sure about this? I mean, how do we know it's not just some crazy idea?" Oliv was the first to speak up.

I sighed, understanding her skepticism. "I know it sounds unbelievable, but trust me, I've seen things that make me almost 100% sure this is true."