James Witmer became a successful middle-aged multi-billionaire energy tycoon, but he was once a former college dropout and homeless drug addict in his early 20s.

He was helped back on his feet thanks to The Whisper Group with its unique otherworldy therapy.

James recalled his first time and his second first time of therapy.

"Mr. Witmer," said the technician putting on a headband, "this is a neural interface capable of relaying your thoughts. Think about the past. Think of decisions you would have changed. Concentrate on specific times and dates."

"How's it work?" James asked, half-dazed and quivering.

"Our scientists discovered quantum time travel, but it only works with unidirectional information through the multiverse. So one of your counterparts will hear you, and you'll both develop a portal connection bond for a lifetime."

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"So does that mean I can't change my own past?"

"Correct. But you can help a younger parallel version of yourself choose a different path."

"How will I know it works?"

"You can watch them, though they can't respond. So many of our clients find it therapeutic to know they helped themselves, so to speak, to change for the better. And you never know …"

"Never know what?"

"Sorry, I'm not allowed to speak further on that subject, but sometimes there's a universal reciprocity."

Every evening for years, James smiled as he plugged into the interface to observe his younger parallel self succeed where he had once failed, thanks to his whispering advice.

However, he was still unhappy due to numerous civil lawsuits, government restrictions, and environmental protests against his global energy corporation.

One night, while he lay on his bed and shut his eyes, he heard a voice whisper, "Sell it all, James. Be free …"