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Timeless by Declan Rhodes
In 2024, Dylan Mercer is the rising star of professional hockey, adored by fans and unmatched on the ice. Yet beneath the glitz of his burgeoning career lies a truth Dylan fears could derail everything: he’s gay in a world where he fears coming out could mean the end of his career. After a tough practice session, Dylan’s discovery of a pair of vintage skates in an old locker sends him spiraling back in time to 1980, just before the US Olympic hockey team’s “Miracle on Ice.”
Thrown into an era where the stakes for being himself are even higher, Dylan finds an unexpected ally and more in Nico Santoro, a fellow player with secrets of his own. In the shadow of history, Dylan and Nico forge a bond that defies time, facing down prejudice and fear with the strength found in each other.
As Dylan grapples with his return to the present, he faces an impossible choice: a past world that ultimately learns to love openly because of his and Nico’s courage, or the present where he’s one of the brightest future hockey stars.
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Dylan smiled. “Think about it, Nico. You’re going to witness history. I don’t mean like being in the audience at a concert or when somebody makes a political speech. This game is going to change hockey…forever.”
He emphasized that last word and a shiver raced up my spine. I listened as he added more. “And if I am from the future, then maybe we were meant to be together by whomever or whatever sent me back here.”
His words lit a spark of hope in my chest. Could the U.S. win? Would I see something historically significant? I’d already made peace with the idea that I’d always be just another schlub from the Catskills, probably destined to sell insurance or real estate for the rest of my life. Did fate have something else in mind?
“Okay, honestly, I think this is a little too much seriousness for now. Let’s get out of the car and not talk about crazy predictions anymore. I wanna be part of that crowd. Ready?”
“Deal,” Dylan agreed. Before he could open his door, I leaned over, grabbed his chin, and kissed him quickly.
“I know one way we’re gonna celebrate if we win.”
We both laughed and climbed out of the car. It was a hike to the hockey arena, but that allowed us to enjoy the atmosphere of a town full of giddy American fans excited by the possibility their team could pull one of the biggest upsets of all time.
“Let’s find our seats.” Dylan turned sideways and dodged his way through the crowd.
The energy of the fans was impossible to ignore. I didn’t know how many were into hockey and how many were there just because it was the Olympics. As the game began, I stole glances at Dylan to watch his reaction as every play unfolded.
“Damn, amazing!” I shouted over the crowd’s roar, temporarily giving up my skepticism. “This is one hell of a game.”
“Wait and see,” Dylan replied. His grin widened as the last minutes of the first period ticked down with the U.S.S.R. ahead 2-1.
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