This document is the beginning of a story about a boy named Jay who attends college. Jay lost his mother and now lives alone, staying removed from others. The story introduces three other boys referred to as "the timers" who seem to have a mysterious power over time. Jay also possesses a power that is not yet revealed. The story is told from the perspective of Jay's deceased mother who can now communicate after death. It sets up intrigue around what powers Jay and the other characters hold and how those powers will influence the unfolding story.