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Daniel Carter is an ordinary 16-year-old—or so he thought. When he moves to Igualada, Spain, to live with his uncle Mateo, he hopes for a fresh start: new school, new football team, and maybe even a chance at love. But his life takes a dangerous turn when he discovers he has a rare ability—the power to manipulate time perception.

As Daniel struggles to control his gift, he finds himself targeted by a secret organization that sees him as a threat. Meanwhile, he joins the Igualada junior football team, where his unpredictable powers interfere with his game, pushing him to the brink of exposure. With masked assassins on his trail, intense football tournaments to compete in, and the mysterious yet captivating Sofia capturing his heart, Daniel must learn to balance the life of a normal teenager with the deadly reality of his past.

Can he master his abilities before it’s too late? Or will the truth about his father’s past put everyone he loves in danger?

A thrilling mix of action, mystery, and romance, Daniel Carter: Time on the Run is a gripping coming-of-age story where every second counts.

Time on the Run

<p>Daniel felt his heartbeat quicken as he scanned the crowd outside the stadium. His ankle ached, but that was the least of his worries now.</p>

"Sofia," he said in a low voice. "Where did you see them?"

She subtly nodded toward a group of people near the far end of the parking lot. They were dressed casually—too casually. One of them, a man in a dark jacket, seemed to glance in their direction before looking away.

"They're trying not to be obvious," Sofia murmured. "But I can feel it. They're watching you."

Daniel clenched his jaw. Ever since he defeated his previous pursuers, he had tried to believe it was over. But now, the reality was sinking in. If someone was still after him, then the leader of that organization—who he thought was dead—was still alive. And worse… he was stronger than Daniel.

Mateo's van pulled up nearby, and Daniel wasted no time. "Come on," he whispered to Sofia. "Let's go."

They climbed into the van, and as soon as Mateo pulled out of the parking lot, Daniel looked back. The men were still there. Watching.

Mateo whistled as he stirred a pot of food in the kitchen. "You're quiet tonight, sobrino," he said. "Tired?"

Daniel hesitated. He wanted to tell Mateo about the men, but what could he say? He didn't even understand the full story himself.

"Yeah," Daniel finally said. "Just thinking about the tournament."

Mateo chuckled. "Don't overthink it. Just play your game, and you'll keep moving up. You've already been impressing people."

That was the problem. If he kept getting noticed in football, wouldn't that also make him an easier target for the people hunting him?

He barely ate before heading to his room. His ankle still ached, but he couldn't stop replaying what Sofia had said. They were watching him. And they weren't alone.

Daniel walked into class feeling drained. His thoughts were too scattered, but he had to focus.

His Catalan teacher, Mr. Esteve, greeted the class. "Avui treballarem la literatura catalana." (Today we will work on Catalan literature.</em>)

Daniel sighed. He still struggled with Catalan, and now wasn't the time for his brain to keep up.

As the lesson dragged on, his phone buzzed in his pocket. He waited until a break before checking. A message from Sofia.

Sofia: They were near the school this morning. Be careful.</em>

Daniel gripped his phone. Whoever they were, they weren't just watching him at football. They were watching him everywhere.

The Watchers