The Three-Minute UniverseThe Three-Minute Universe is a science fiction novel by American writer Barbara Paul, part of the Star Trek: The Original Series franchise.Fandom memory-alpha:The_Three-Mi...PlotThe Sackers, a race of physically repellent beings, murder almost an entire race to steal a powerful device. This device rips a hole in the fabric of space, bringing in a brand-new universe that threatens the old one.