A Sound of Thunder

"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury is a science fiction story about time travel and the butterfly effect. In the story, hunters travel back to the prehistoric era to hunt dinosaurs, but small changes—like stepping on a butterfly—cause enormous alterations in the future. When a hunter kills a butterfly, it leads to unexpected and drastic shifts in history, illustrating how even minor actions can have significant consequences. The story highlights the importance of responsibility and the interconnectedness of events in time.