The Man Who Stopped Aging
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The Man Who Stopped Aging
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The Man Who Stopped Aging
A dystopian novel about time, memory, and the quiet cost of survival
What if aging could be slowed—deliberately, even scientifically? Would you do it?
And if you did, who would you become?
William is ninety years old. His mind is sharp. His body is astonishingly resilient.
But the world around him is coming apart.
Long after most have given in to time, William clings to a life shaped by knowledge, solitude, and the faint hope that the human lifespan can be stretched further still. He has read the research. Taken the risks. And now, in a society unraveling at the edges, he embarks on a final journey—not to escape death, but to understand what truly gives life meaning.
As his memories surface—some warm, some unbearable—William is forced to confront the cost of the choices he’s made.
Can you hold onto humanity while trying to outrun time?
A novel for readers who loved:
• Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Klara and the Sun or The Measure
The Man Who Stopped Aging is a meditative dystopian novel about love, memory, solitude, and the quiet transformation that comes with growing old—if you’re lucky enough to get there.
--Øivind has been crafting popular fiction novels for the past 45 years, and The Man Who Stopped Aging: The Legacy of Eternity is yet another gripping addition to his repertoire of soul-stirring apocalyptic fiction. A master of dystopian storytelling, Øivind takes readers on an electrifying journey through a future where time itself becomes the enemy.
William isn’t seeking immortality—he’s striving for longevity. At ninety years old, with a goal of reaching one hundred or even 110, he has discovered how to extend his life through deliberate choices and groundbreaking advancements. While not defying time entirely, he has slowed its effects, achieving a life many can only imagine.
But in a world where aging is inevitable, William’s success becomes a dangerous anomaly. As powerful forces take notice, his extended lifespan draws the attention of those who see his discovery as both a threat and an opportunity. Governments, corporations, and shadowy figures lurking in the background all want a piece of the secret he never intended to share.
As he navigates the twilight years of his extended lifespan, William is forced into a battle he never expected—one where time is both his greatest asset and his most formidable enemy. Can living longer truly bring fulfillment? Or does the pursuit of longevity come at an unimaginable cost?
A hauntingly thought-provoking dystopian novel, The Man Who Stopped Aging takes readers on a gripping journey into the ethics, consequences, and moral dilemmas of extending human life. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction, futuristic thrillers, and dystopian future fiction, this novel will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Will William’s gift of time be his salvation—or his downfall
Find out in The Man Who Stopped Aging, Book One in the Afterlight Series - Insights in the Fading Light
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