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Alex Carter was just an ordinary 17-year-old—until the night everything changed. After a chance encounter in a dark alley, he discovers an impossible power: the ability to manipulate time. But with great power comes deadly consequences.

When a dangerous criminal organization known as The Shadow Syndicate learns of Alex’s abilities, they send their most lethal enforcers after him. Pyre, a mercenary with fire-based powers. Echo, a master of sonic destruction. Nightmare, a psychic who can turn his victims’ worst fears into reality. And at the top of it all—Zero, the ruthless leader who possesses the ability to erase anything from existence.

With his world spiraling out of control, Alex must train alongside unexpected allies: Evelyn, a genius hacker with telekinesis, and Marcus, a street brawler with superhuman strength. Together, they uncover a plot that threatens to rewrite reality itself.

As the battles grow fiercer and the stakes higher, Alex realizes his powers may be the key to stopping Zero—but using them comes at a cost. With time running out, he must master his abilities, face his greatest fears, and make an impossible choice.

Because if he fails, time itself may shatter… and the world will fall with it.

Timelock

Alex's legs felt like lead as he stumbled into his apartment. His hands were still shaking—from exhaustion, from adrenaline, from the fact that he had just fought a guy who could throw fire with his bare hands.

He shut the door and locked it behind him, his breath coming fast. He wasn't injured, but he felt drained.

He collapsed onto the couch, staring at the ceiling.

A day ago, he was just a regular high school kid. Now? He had powers. People were after him. And he had barely survived his first fight.

His mind kept replaying that last moment—when his punch sent Pyre flying across the alley.

That wasn't normal. His powers weren't just stopping time… they were enhancing him.

He wasn't just freezing time. He was bending it to his will.

I have no idea how to control it.

At school, he kept his head down. He couldn't tell anyone. Not his teachers, not his classmates—definitely not his mom.

But that didn't stop the paranoia from creeping in.

What if they're watching me?

Every time someone looked at him, his heart pounded. He kept expecting another attack. Another Pyre. Another fight.

But the day passed without incident.

Maybe they weren't coming for him—

After School – The Stranger

Alex took the long way home, eyes scanning every street, every alley.

A girl—maybe his age, maybe a little older—sitting on the hood of a parked car. Short black hair, dark hoodie, ripped jeans. She was tossing a small metal disk in the air, catching it absentmindedly.

And she was watching him.

The girl smirked. "Relax, time boy. I'm not here to kill you."

His stomach dropped. She knows.

His first instinct was to run. But he forced himself to stay put.

The girl hopped off the car and walked toward him, flipping the metal disk between her fingers.

"Name's Evelyn," she said. "And if you want to survive, you'll come with me."

Alex hesitated. "Why should I trust you?"

Evelyn sighed, rolling her eyes. "Because the guys who jumped you last night? They're just the beginning. And if you don't start training, you're gonna die."

Alex clenched his fists. He didn't trust her. But deep down, he knew she was right.

"…Fine. But if this is a trap, I'll—"

Evelyn smirked. "Relax, Timelock. I think you'll like what I have to show you."

Alex took a deep breath and followed.

Unseen Forces