What if someone you love died and you were given a chance to go back in the past, one minute before her death? Would Lucas be able to save Shayla from her tragic death? How long is one minute? *** (This is a short story.) Date Started: January 11, 2021 Date Finished: February 6, 2021

While most children are only beginning to discover the world, Emmanuel Lozada's body has already aged far beyond his years. Diagnosed in infancy with a rare genetic condition that causes accelerated aging, Emman grows up knowing that his time may be shorter than everyone else's. Despite the challenges, he finds comfort in science, astronomy, and the stories written among the stars. Raised by his fiercely devoted mother, Emma, Emman learns to face life with quiet courage. But as unexpected people begin to enter his world, he is forced to confront questions no child should ever have to ask. How do you live when you know time may not be on your side? And what kind of legacy can one life leave behind? Clockwork Heart is a character-driven saga about family, friendship, love, and the quiet ways a single life can change the people around it.