The Time Machine is a science fiction novella written by H.G. Wells. It follows an inventor known simply as the Time Traveller who builds a machine that allows him to travel to the distant future. As he explores the future world, he encounters two distinct species: the peaceful Eloi and the savage Morlocks. The novella explores themes of social class, evolution, and the nature of humanity. The Time Machine is a thought-provoking and influential work that has had a lasting impact on the science fiction genre.