Iowa Farmhouse

This **Iowa farmhouse** is a central location in the *Amazing Story*, *The Cellar*. It was built in 1879 by Grandfather Warren, serving as the family home from then until 2034. The cellar of the farmhouse holds a barometer, and when the air pressure drops low enough, one can be transported through time.

## History

This Iowa farmhouse was built by Grandfather Warren in 1879. It served as the family home until Paula Porter came into possession of the home. She lived there with her two children, Emmett and Evelyn. Upon Emmett's death, the two women were left penniless and hounded by the bank to make payments. The arrival of time traveler Sam Taylor changed things, as he and Evelyn fell madly in love. He hung a barometer from the cellar to measure the air pressures, as it was the only was to time travel through the cellar. They snuck around in secret due to her engagement with the uptight William, and the disapproving contrived nature of her mother. They often had secret rendezvous in the cellar. They were prepared to travel back to 2019 together, but were interrupted by William and his men. He had learned of Evelyn's affair and wanted revenge. They attacked Sam and dragged Evelyn out of the house. Before he could help her, Sam was taken back to 2019.

He became obsessed with finding a way back to her, going so far as to never leave the farmhouse. He contributed little to his brother's attempts to rebuild the home. He finally hit the storm at the right point, being taken through time once again.

This time, he landed in a very pristine cellar and a decadent version of the farmhouse. A fifth birthday was being celebrated. He ran up the white stairs to find a portrait of Evelyn Porter, the year 2034 below her. Sam heard Evelyn's voice singing a lullaby, and walked to a bedroom door. He saw Evelyn tucking in a beautiful boy she called Sam. As he sobbed silently at the sight, he turned and ran back to the cellar, knocking down a toy as he did.

He was taken back to 2019, where he frantically realized that Jake's work had altered the pressure in the room. He made a deal with Jake to see a doctor if he helped remove the wine cellar. Together, they demolished the work. Sam then locked himself in the cellar and went back in time one final time.

Now in 1919, the basement flooded out from the storm. He made contact with Evelyn and they rushed to the flooded basement. As they attempted to leave, a beam fell and pinned Sam to the steps. As they struggled to get him free, Sam solemnly realized this was how things were supposed to happen. She was meant to go to the future even if it was without him. They shared a tearful and painful goodbye as she fell into the vortex of water. As the water rose around him, Sam prepared to die. He was suddenly saved by Grandfather Warren and Henry Barrett, who pulled him from beneath the beam.

Evelyn arrived in 2019, where she met a startled Jake. They reminisced over Sam until Jake remembered the walls in the basement are original for the house. They tore out a section where Evelyn used to hide her records, and found two letters from Sam inside. Jake took his letter outside while Evelyn read hers in the cellar. She emerged from the house in modern clothing, ready to start her new life.

In 2034, Evelyn tucked her son Sam into bed as she wished him a goodnight. They heard something fall but she assured her son no one else was there. She emerged from the room and looked over the balcony, but didn't see anyone. She turned around as she leaned against the balcony.

## Permanent Residents

### 1919

* Paula Porter
* Emmett Porter (Until Death)
* Grandfather Warren (Presumed)
* Evelyn Porter (Until traveling to 2019)

### 2034

* Evelyn Porter
* Little Sam

## Times Traveled

* 1919 (Twice by Sam)
* 2019 (Once by Sam; once by Evelyn)
* 2034 (Once by Sam)

## Notes and Trivia

* The majority of *The Cellar* takes place in the Iowa farmhouse, with it serving as the predominant location.