Time-Travel Therapy: The Ultimate Do-Over: Misguided Guides, #3

By Clare Chu

Step right up to the therapy session of a lifetime, where your past isn't just a memory, it's a playground. This anointed guidebook into chronomanipulation offers you the once-in-an-eon chance to tweak, nudge, and outright bulldoze through those pesky regrets that have been cluttering your life.

Ever thought a tiny tweak in your past could catapult you into a utopian present, or at least fix that horrendous haircut from senior prom? Under the compassionate guidance of Dr. Tamara Warp, discover the exhilarating, potentially universe-altering, but always entertaining world of therapeutic time travel. From rekindling lost loves with the finesse of a rom-com protagonist to altering career paths with the precision of a bull in a china shop, you'll embark on a journey of rediscovery, hilarity, and occasional temporal misdemeanors.

But wait, there's more! Not only does this handy guide promise a whirlwind tour of your own personal "could-have-beens," it delivers a masterclass in why some things are better left in the history books. From learning how not to cause a paradox that unravels the fabric of reality to mastering the art of not freaking out when historical figures won't stick to the script, this guide has got you covered.

So if you're ready to dive headfirst into the chaos of changing the past for a possibly better, potentially weirder future, Dr. Tamara Warp is here to push you off the ledge with a wink and the reassurance that what happens in the past doesn't always necessarily stay there.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gigaverse Press
• Release date: Mar 22, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224870592

Clare Chu

Clare Chu hacked code in ye olde days of the mainframes, and now the code's hacking her as she weaves words of questionable wisdom and side-splitting sass. Her writing? Think fairy tales on steroids, myths meeting modernity, and the unexplained becoming eerily relatable. From self-help books that'll guarantee you more misadventures than life hacks to her tech-tangled farcical tales, she's your cheerful, if slightly zany, guide with a wink and a snarky grin.

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Time-Travel Therapy

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TIME-TRAVEL THERAPY

THE ULTIMATE DO-OVER

MISGUIDED GUIDES

BOOK 3

CLARE CHU

Gigaverse Press

Copyright © 2024 by Clare Chu

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The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or natural persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

All trademarks belong to their respective holders and are used without permission under trademark fair use.

Find out more at: https://clarechu.com

CONTENTS

1. Welcome to the Wild World of Time-Travel Therapy

Meet Dr. Tamara Warp

The Premise

The Power of Do-Overs

Navigational Warnings

1970s Disco Fever

The Wild West

Family Drama - Holiday Edition

The Y2K Bug

The Roaring 20s

2. The Basics of Time-Travel Therapy

Acquiring a Time Machine

Practicing Safe Time Travel

Avoiding Temporal Tantrums

Motivational Insights

3. Setting Therapeutic Goals with Time Travel

Targeting Those Pivotal Moments

Charting a Course Through Time

Embracing Those Unscripted Moments

Meeting Yourselves Across Time

4. The Teenage Dreamer Turned Alpaca Farmer

The Aspiring Artist Named Alex

A Temporal Misstep into Alpaca Farming

Lessons in Laughter and Direct Communication

Conclusion - Finding Art in the Unexpected

5. The Mid-Life Crisis Averted with Cryptocurrency

Barbara’s Impending Crisis

A Leap into the World of Bitcoin

The Consequences of Crypto-Mania

Lessons Learned Amidst the Laughter

6. The Rock Star Who Never Was

Charlie’s Lament

Back to the Garage Band Days

The Butterfly Effect, with More Guitars

Lessons on the World Stage

Encore

7. The Lost Love Rekindled

The Tale of Dana’s Lost Love

Operation: Clarify and Reunite

A Comedy of Romantic Errors

Lessons Among the Laughter

8. The Job That Got Away

Eli’s Career Crossroads

A Timely Intervention

Unpredictable Workplace Whirlwinds

Lessons Amidst Laughter

9. The Adventure Never Taken

10. The Timeless Lessons of Time Travel Therapy

The Realization of Healing in the Present

The Seduction of Time Travel and Its Pitfalls

Embracing the Power Within

A Motivational Farewell

11. Dr. Warp's Guide to Time Travel Etiquette

Navigating the Past with the Grace of a Time-Traveling Socialite

Avoiding Accidentally Founding a Cult

Becoming Your Own Ancestor: A Cautionary Tale

The Don’t Meet Your Hero Rule

The Butterfly Effect is Not a Butterfly Collection

Respecting Historical Dress Codes

Minding Your Manners Across Millennia

Temporal Tourism Tips

Client Cautionary Tales

Excerpt - A Homebuyer’s Guide to Haunted Living: Finding Your Dream Home Among the Spirits

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Step right up to the therapy session of a lifetime, where your past isn’t just a memory, it’s a playground. This anointed guidebook into chronomanipulation offers you the once-in-an-eon chance to tweak, nudge, and outright bulldoze through those pesky regrets that have been cluttering your life.

Ever thought a tiny tweak in your past could catapult you into a utopian present, or at least fix that horrendous haircut from senior prom? Under the compassionate guidance of Dr. Tamara Warp, discover the exhilarating, potentially universe-altering, but always entertaining world of therapeutic time travel. From rekindling lost loves with the finesse of a rom-com protagonist to altering career paths with the precision of a bull in a china shop, you’ll embark on a journey of rediscovery, hilarity, and occasional temporal misdemeanors.

But wait, there’s more! Not only does this handy guide promise a whirlwind tour of your own personal could-have-beens, it delivers a masterclass in why some things are better left in the history books. From learning how not to cause a paradox that unravels the fabric of reality to mastering the art of not freaking out when historical figures won’t stick to the script, this guide has got you covered.

So if you’re ready to dive headfirst into the chaos of changing the past for a possibly better, potentially weirder future, Dr. Tamara Warp is here to push you off the ledge with a wink and the reassurance that what happens in the past doesn’t always necessarily stay there.

Disclaimer:

Alright, folks, here’s the deal. This little disclaimer is my way of saying, Hey, I’m just here to entertain you, not to be your personal time-travel guru!

Now, I know what you’re thinking. But Dr. Warp, can’t I use this guidebook to fix all my past mistakes and create a perfect future? *cue uproarious laughter* Oh, you sweet summer child. Let me be clear: attempting to replicate any of the therapeutic techniques described within these pages is about as advisable as giving a toddler a pack of paintball pods. Sure, it might be entertaining to watch, but the consequences could be catastrophic!

So, as you embark on this journey with me, keep in mind that the stories, advice, and misadventures within these pages are all in good fun. They’re designed to make you laugh, ponder, and maybe even appreciate the beautiful chaos that is your life.

Remember: any attempts to track down a time-traveling couch on Craigslist, engage in temporal shenanigans, or chat up historical figures are strictly at your own risk. Dr. Tamara Warp and her trusty time machine accept no responsibility for any paradoxes, alternate timelines, or unintentional ancestor-related entanglements that may occur.

In the end, this disclaimer is just my way of saying, Hey, let’s have a blast exploring the wacky world of time-travel therapy, but remember, the real magic is in embracing the present and all its imperfections!

Buckle up, enjoy the ride, and don’t take any of this too seriously. After all, life’s too short to worry about the past when you’ve got a fabulous future ahead of you!

CHAPTER 1

WELCOME TO THE WILD WORLD OF TIME-TRAVEL THERAPY

Ah, greetings, future acolytes of the temporal therapeutic arts! I’m Dr. Tamara Warp, and I’ve had the distinct pleasure—or misadventure, depending on whom you ask—of pioneering a method that’s as revolutionary as it is utterly bonkers: Time-Travel Therapy.

Now, buckle up, buttercups, because you’re about to embark on a journey unlike any other, guided by yours truly, a therapist who’s thrown the conventional couch out the window and replaced it with a time machine.

MEET DR. TAMARA WARP

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