"All You Zombies"

"All You Zombies" is a science fiction story centered on a time-traveling character who systematically builds their own identity through paradoxes. The story explores complex themes of fate, identity, and causality, revealing that the protagonist is both the source and result of their own existence. In essence, it presents a self-contained loop where past, present, and future influence each other in ways that challenge traditional notions of linear time and individual identity. The narrative highlights how actions across time can create a closed, interconnected cycle, emphasizing the unpredictable and paradoxical nature of time travel.