Chapter Five: Back to Reality?

Alex sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes. He had had the strangest dream, one that involved time travel and a mysterious note.

But as he looked around his familiar room, he realized that it wasn't a dream at all. It had all been real.

He looked at the watch on his wrist, feeling a sense of awe. It had the ability to transport him through time and space, something that he had only ever read about in science fiction.

But he knew that he couldn't just use it recklessly. He had to be careful, or else he might find himself stranded in a strange world once again.

As he got dressed and headed out the door, he felt a sense of purpose. He had a newfound power, and he was ready to use it to help those in need.

He walked through the streets, feeling a sense of excitement. He didn't know what the day had in store for him, but he was ready for whatever came his way.

As he walked by a homeless shelter, he noticed a group of men harassing a young girl. They were shouting obscene things at her, making her feel uncomfortable and scared.

Alex knew that he couldn't just stand by and watch. He walked towards them, feeling a sense of anger rising in his chest.

"Leave her alone," he said, his voice firm.

The men turned towards him, looking hostile. "Who do you think you are?" one of them asked.

"I'm just someone who doesn't like bullies," Alex replied.

The men laughed in response, clearly not taking him seriously.

But then, something strange happened. The watch on Alex's wrist began to glow, and suddenly the men backed away from him, looking frightened.

"What the hell is that?" one of them asked.

Alex smiled, feeling a sense of satisfaction. He didn't know how the watch worked, but he was glad that it did.

He helped the young girl to her feet, feeling a sense of empathy for