In both "The Sound of Thunder" and "Nethergrave," the characters are transported to other worlds that drastically impact their reality. In "The Sound of Thunder," Eckels ventures millions of years into the past on a hunting expedition where any deviation can have catastrophic consequences on the present. Upon Eckels' accidental removal of a butterfly from the prehistoric period, he returns to a present where subtle changes have occurred, highlighting the long-lasting impacts of even the smallest actions. On the other hand, "Nethergrave" explores a virtual reality world where the protagonist, Jeremy, escapes from the cruelty of the real world and finds solace in the online community. His interactions in the virtual world have a detrimental effect on his real-life relationships and hamper his ability to connect and navigate real-world emotions. Both stories exemplify how these other worlds, whether real or virtual, can profoundly influence and alter the characters' experiences and interactions in the real world.
