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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>The car ride was suffocatingly silent.</p>

Daniel stared at Mateo's reflection in the rearview mirror, his mind racing. Elias is alive? That was impossible.

He had seen Elias fall. He had seen the explosion.

Yet, deep down, he knew Mateo wouldn't lie about something like this.

Mateo exhaled. "I should've told you sooner."

Sofia, sitting beside Daniel, narrowed her eyes. "Told him what exactly?"

Mateo didn't answer right away. The streetlights outside blurred past, illuminating his tense jaw.

"You were never just an ordinary kid, Daniel," he said finally. "And I wasn't just your uncle looking out for you. I was protecting you."

Daniel's fingers curled into fists. "From what?"

Mateo glanced at him. "From the people who want you dead."

Daniel swallowed hard. The weight of those words pressed down on him. He had spent months dodging assassins, fighting off attackers, barely surviving.

Sofia leaned forward. "If Elias is alive, what does that mean for Daniel?"

Mateo's grip on the wheel tightened. "It means things are about to get worse."

Worse than being hunted? Worse than almost dying?

"What does Elias even want?" Daniel asked, his voice hoarse.

Mateo hesitated. Then, his voice dropped to a whisper.

Sofia glanced at Daniel, her brows furrowed. "What do you mean? What does Daniel have?"

Mateo pulled the car into a dark side street, turning off the engine. He rested his hands on the wheel, his shoulders visibly tense.

"Your power, Daniel. Your ability to manipulate time-perception," he said. "It's not normal."

Daniel scoffed. "Yeah, I figured that out months ago."

Mateo shook his head. "You don't get it. There's more to it." He turned in his seat, looking Daniel dead in the eyes. "Your power is unfinished."

Mateo nodded. "You've only scratched the surface of what you can do."

Daniel didn't know what to say. His power had already pushed the limits of what he thought was possible—slowing time, reacting faster than anyone else. But unfinished?

Sofia sat up. "So what does Elias want? To kill him?"

Mateo's jaw clenched. "No. To control him."

Daniel felt his heartbeat hammering in his ears.

"If Elias has more power than me, why does he need me?"

Mateo exhaled sharply. "Because, Daniel—he doesn't have what you have." His eyes darkened. "And he's willing to do anything to get it."

Daniel still had to go to school, train with CF Igualada, and pretend everything was normal.

He kept replaying Mateo's words in his head. Your power is unfinished. Elias wants to control you.</em>

How was he supposed to focus on school when an enemy with more power than him was out there, planning his next move?

Even on the football pitch, he struggled to focus.

Coach Morales blew his whistle. "¡Carter! ¡Más rápido, más rápido!*" (Faster, faster!)

Daniel gritted his teeth. His time-perception flickered, and suddenly—

He weaved past defenders, his vision sharpening, seeing plays unfold before they even happened. He passed the ball to a teammate, then moved into open space.

A moment later, he felt himself stumble. The world snapped back to normal speed, and the ball rolled out of bounds.

Daniel cursed under his breath. His control was slipping.

Javi, one of his teammates, jogged up to him. "¿Qué pasa contigo, tío?" (What's wrong with you, man?)

Daniel wiped sweat from his forehead. "Nada." (Nothing.)

Daniel knew he couldn't afford distractions. He had to control his power. Fast.

Shadows of the Past