by David Igbafe·Translated by Novel AI Studio
In a near-future where advanced technology clashes with ancient mysteries, Allen Jacobs is haunted by vivid dreams of eras he has never lived. When he is thrust into the Time Market - a hidden dimension where chronological agents trade history’s greatest secrets - he discovers his dreams are actually leaks of Chrono Signatures. Recruited by a shadowy organization tasked with maintaining the fragile balance of timelines, Allen learns to wield temporal abilities that allow him to bend and track time. However, every manipulation exacts a brutal physical toll, chipping away at his lifespan. As he climbs the ranks of these elite traders, Allen uncovers a terrifying conspiracy: high-ranking temporal lords are auctioning off entire centuries to the highest bidder. To save humanity's future, Allen must navigate a web of betrayal where his closest allies might be his worst enemies, risking his own sanity and existence to prevent the total collapse of the timeline before his countdown reaches zero.
