Title: The Sixty Seconds

Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)

Description

When Pavel Novak inherits his grandfather's position as keeper of Prague's ancient astronomical clock, he also inherits a centuries-old secret: the ability to stop time completely for sixty seconds each day. The catch, spelled out in his grandfather's journal, is a price that has quietly aged six generations of his family well beyond their years.

A catastrophic flood forces Pavel into genuine, desperate use of his power to save a crowd of strangers — and a mysterious encounter afterward reveals that his family may have been paying a far steeper price than the ancient bargain ever actually required.

The Sixty Seconds is an atmospheric supernatural story set in the heart of Old Prague, exploring inherited burden, sacrifice, and the wisdom of questioning tradition rather than simply accepting it. Written for upper-intermediate and advanced English learners, it builds toward a satisfying resolution that makes an ancient bargain sustainable for generations still to come.

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