Chapter 1: I Am a Geek

So there you have it. I am a big nerd. My name is Martin. I love science, research, books, and all that stuff. My social skills are lacking, but my parents have been telling me since the beginning that I am super smart.

And that’s what counts; that’s what I think is more important anyway. All that chit-chat about nonsense between people who want to express their emotions doesn’t lead anywhere. Only science… pure science… knowledge is power, right? And so what if that makes you an introvert or an anti-social hermit? It will lead to better results and more discoveries, which will make the world a better place.

Since I was little, I have always been interested in figuring things out. The rotation of a spinning wheel, the angle of the tip of a sword, or the gravity that pulls down heavy objects.

One time, I wanted to know if a rock would fall faster than a woodchip. My friend—my only friend—and I went to the roof of my house and took the items with us. His name was Dallin.

And to tell you the truth, Dallin was a little skittish. I told him about my plan, but at first, he hesitated because he thought it was scary to climb on the roof. After a