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Chasing the Goal

Author:Ethan Reynolds
Age:16+
👁 11114.62
Single ParentFamily SagaNeighbors to LoversSecond ChanceFriends to LoversSlow Burn

Synopsis

In the heart of a buzzing stadium and amidst the raucous chants of adoring fans, Marius Reyes has built a legacy—a life of glory and triumph dominated by his unshakable force as a football star. Yet beneath the confident facade, shadows linger: sacrifices unmade, relationships left behind, and a growing question he cannot escape—what truly defines success? On the cusp of fulfilling his lifelong dream, a single devastating moment threatens to strip it all away, forcing Marius to confront the cost of his chosen path. As a world built on accolades collapses, Marius grapples with an identity beyond the field. But redemption isn't just about looking inward. Sal, the sharp and determined woman he once abandoned, has created her own resilient world with their son, Arturo—a vibrant six-year-old who craves the father he barely knows. Finding his way back to them isn't as simple as rekindling old connections. It's a battle against distrust, public scrutiny, and his own fears of failure—not just as an athlete, but as a man. Told through strikingly vivid moments—from intense personal reconciliations to unexpected joy sketched out in Arturo’s childish depictions of superheroes—this deeply moving story explores second chances. As Marius struggles to rise from defeat and build something real, Sal is caught between protecting her son from more heartbreak and the flickering hope of a family reclaimed. Their unexpected reunion forces them both to navigate past regrets as they attempt to forge a future together yet riddled with uncertainty. This intimate tale balances the high stakes of fame with the tender snippets of missed connections and new beginnings. Intertwining moments of raw emotion with the exhilaration and pain of life's unpredictable turns, it challenges the notion of who we are beyond what we achieve—and asks how far we’re willing to go to truly heal, love, and belong.