A Race Against Time

Write a narrative where the protagonist is faced with a journey that needs to be completed within a strict time limit.

Time-related conflicts always crank up the suspense in an adventure. Your hero may have to stop a cosmic event that could end all of humanity or retrieve a life-saving antidote before someone dear succumbs. How do they handle this immense pressure? What challenges do they face while racing against the clock, and what sacrifices are made to achieve the goal?