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Discover›Young Adult›The Always Train: A Retro Time Travel Redemption N…
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The Always Train: A Retro Time Travel Redemption Novel

After a deadly accident, a perfectionist discovers a time-traveling train that can erase her mistakes and save the boy of her dreams.

Created by Pen & Dagger Press · Launched May 14, 2026 · Closes May 22, 2026
Source: public Kickstarter page · all funding figures & images via KickstarterView on Kickstarter →
Raised
$933
Goal $540
Backers
9
1 data points
Funded
173%
Goal hit ✓
Time Left
7 days left

BackerLens analysis

🟢 Outperforming the Young Adult category average. This project has hit 173% of its goal, while the average live Young Adult project on Kickstarter sits at 115% (50% above the category).

Early Momentum: 71 / 100 — strong potential. Project is in its first 4 hours, so the score reflects funding-velocity-per-hour rather than 24h trend.

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Project is too new for 24h trend data. Score is based on funding velocity per hour, backer signups per hour, and staff-pick early signal.

Hours since launch4h
Funded so far173%
% per hour43.76%
Backers9
Staff pickNo
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