In the year 2157, humanity has discovered the secret to time travel. A group of scientists, led by the brilliant and ambitious Dr. Evelyn Fox, have developed a machine that can transport people through the ages. The catch? The machine can only send one person at a time, and the destination is determined by a randomizer that chooses from a list of pre-set time periods.

The story contest idea is to write a tale about a character who uses the time machine for their own gain, but ends up causing a paradox that threatens the very fabric of time itself. The twist? The character is not the only one who knows about the paradox, and they must race against time (literally) to fix the timeline before it's too late.

The story can take any direction you want, from a thrilling adventure through time to a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of meddling with the past. The key is to keep the story tense, exciting, and full of unexpected twists and turns.

So, are you ready to take on the challenge of "The Time Traveler's Dilemma"? Let's see what kind of story you can come up with!