The ashes made me
READING AGE 18+
Roland Smith vanished ten years ago. Now he’s back—and the city barely recognizes him.Within hours of his return, he’s linked to a triple homicide involving a smart bullet no one should have access to. The lead detective wants him in cuffs. The media wants a name. And the streets want blood.But his real battle waits at home.His mother is dead. His father is drowning in debt. And his younger sister is clinging to what’s left of their broken family.As gang violence rises and secrets long buried begin to resurface, Roland realizes he didn’t just come back to face his past. He came back to finish what had been set in motion years ago.The system is corrupt. Enemies are closing in. The truth is a moving target. And the only way forward might be the one path he swore he’d never take.Justice has a price. And Roland is ready to pay in full.
Unfold
Roland stepped out from the family house into the silent night. He had the phone to his ear, the wind brushing hard against his skin.
Sage would hurt Zoey. He knew it. The monster will hurt her and it will be his fault.
“Michael,” Roland’s voice tightened over the phone. “Michael, you have to stop him. You don't want to do this…”
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