A New Song

You know that boundary or line that you will never cross, that one thing you would never do? Marcellus knew, but quickly learned never to say never. As his future turned dark, he became lost. Battling with the unseen forces of his neighborhood left Marcellus making friends out of his foes. As a result, loved ones were lost, and relationships were destroyed beyond repair.

The everyday struggles that plagued Selby now targeted his home. His mom, who gave up all to provide and raise him on a righteous path, was now facing homelessness. What was a young teenager to do except step into the role of a man, but what if no one clarified for Marcellus what that consisted of? His distant and cold dad, whom he desired guidance from, finally decided to step up to the plate, but something didn't seem right.

Despite the grim situation that gripped his life, there was still light, and his name was Papa. Always there when you needed food, help, or even advice, the neighborhood knew him for it. In a life full of decisions and distractions, including the girl of his dreams, Keturah, Marcellus journaled it all with the sounds of music. Now being offered an alternate way by Papa, which differed from the ultimatum his sinking neighborhood purposed, would Marcellus continue writing the same song, or was it time for a new one?