“It's like a double-edged sword. Sometimes, I can't control it. It's like time has a mind of its own, and it just decides to stop whenever it feels like it.”
“I was playing catch with my dad in the backyard,”
he recalled,“When suddenly, the ball just froze in mid-air. I remember staring at it in amazement, wondering what had happened. My dad just looked at me and said, ‘Don't ask, Edsell.’”
Over the years, Edsell has learned to harness his power, using it for both good and mischief.“I've helped people out of dangerous situations, stopped accidents from happening, and even played some harmless pranks on my friends.
“Everyone was frozen in place, including the professor,”
Edsell chuckled,“I had a field day, making funny faces and writing silly messages on the whiteboard.”
Of course, not everyone appreciates Edsell's time-bending antics.“I've had people accuse me of cheating, manipulating time for my own gain,”
he sighed,“But I'm just a simple guy trying to make the most of my unique gift.”
Despite the challenges, Edsell wouldn't trade his ability for anything.“It's a part of me, and I've learned to live with it.”
As our conversation drew to a close, I couldn't help but ask Edsell what his ultimate dream was.“I've always wanted to use my power for something truly extraordinary,”
he said, a twinkle in his eye,“Maybe one day I'll stop time and bring about world peace. Or maybe I'll just freeze time during a traffic jam and have a nice long nap.”
Whatever the future holds, Edsell Arenaça will continue to use his remarkable ability to stop time in his own unique and unpredictable ways. And who knows, maybe one day he'll share his secret with the world. Until then, we can only marvel at the amazing powers of this unassuming man from Peculiar, Missouri.