The Time Machine is a science fiction novella written by H.G. Wells. The story follows an inventor known as the Time Traveller who builds a machine capable of traveling through time. He ventures into the future and witnesses the evolution of humanity, encountering both advanced civilizations and a dystopian society known as the Morlocks. The Time Machine is a classic adventure that explores themes of social class, the nature of progress, and the consequences of unchecked technological advancement.