Crossroads

By J. P. Hines II

The lives of three families would be forever changed the day they all collided at the Cherry Corners crossroads. But would one find the redemption he seeks for a wasted life? Would another find a way to save a way of life threatened by a forbidden act of selfishness? And could one find in his heart the strength to forgive an egregious injury to himself and his family?

Little did they know they would once again confront a crossroads; this time one that would determine the direction of a life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J. P. Hines II
• Release date: May 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311447241

J. P. Hines II

I am a writer of both fiction and non-fiction, dealing with subject matter that carries an emotional message. Based in the midwestern United States, I have been authoring both short stories, novellas, and novels since the age of 10 and first became a published author with the release of "Molly" in May 2003. The range of material I write spans drama, erotica, and adventure as well as mixing of each. As a writer of fiction, I thoroughly enjoy creating worlds and populating them with interesting casts of characters, stirring the pot to see what develops. The outcome sometimes surprises even me!

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Crossroads

By J. P. Hines II

Copyright 2014, J. P. Hines II

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Cherry Corners Crossroads

The lives of three families would be forever changed the day they all collided at the Cherry Corners crossroads. But would one find the redemption he seeks for a wasted life? Would another find a way to save a way of life threatened by a forbidden act of selfishness? And could one find in his heart the strength to forgive an egregious injury to himself and his family?

Little did they know they would once again confront a crossroads; this time one that would determine the direction of a life.

Although fictionalized, this story is based on actual events.

Chapter 1

The shrill, annoying screech of the alarm clock blasted Kevin out of bed. Only 8:30, he thought wryly as he squinted at it through tired and bleary eyes. Why the hell did morning come so quick?

Turning over, his plan to go back to sleep was wrecked by a sudden shove in his back by Angel, his girlfriend. Shit! he exclaimed as he unexpectedly slid off the bed onto the hardwood floor. What the hell?!

Bleary herself, Angel had a very short temper and the alarm clock set her off. You need to get the hell up and get me some gear! she screamed. Her head was pounding and she knew only a hit of smack would help. Get the hell up!

Geez bitch! Kevin shot back, not in the best of moods himself. I have to take a piss. Between the beer and the heroin they had shot the night before, his bladder felt like a 500 pound weight.

Go get the shit yourself, he muttered as he stumbled over the cluttered floor to the bathroom, not sure if he would make it there in time.

Damn you Kevin! Angel angrily yelled, throwing a shoe at him.

Angel was a skinny 22 year old, thin and sickly in appearance. She was a decidedly short 5 feet tall, with a temper that was about as short. No stranger to the law, Angel had spent her share of time behind bars for various things like drugs, prostitution, writing bad checks, and assault.

Kevin was a 28 year old man whose face looked 30 years older than his years. And, like Angel, he was well known to area law enforcement. Many years of using heroin had taken their toll on both of them. Kevin was once a gear dealer but had sunk to such depths of the poison that he was now just another user.

Get your ass out of bed, you worthless... he muttered at Angel as he threw on some clothes.

Holding up her middle finger, Angel stumbled over to the dresser to grab a needle and more of the poison that would allow her to feel like a normal person again. As she slammed it into her tortured veins, Kevin hopped over anxious for his turn before leaving for work.

Come on, he said as Angel handed the syringe to him and closed her eyes. I'm going to be late today. Lots of new stock is coming in.

Nodding, Angel headed over the bed, already feeling much better.

At the same time Kevin and Angel were polluting their bodies with artificial confidence, Cade was in the shower preparing for a long day. Getting a restful night's sleep was nearly impossible during these late summer mornings with humidity so high one could nearly do the backstroke in the air. The hot water streaming down his back felt surprisingly refreshing, even if the temperature in the bathroom felt hot as a sauna. Lost in his thoughts as he lathered his hair with the foam of his shampoo, Cade hadn't heard the bathroom door slowly creak open.

Whoaa! he jumped in surprise as he felt a pinch on his butt. Opening his eyes a little, he could see a blurry image of Micki peering playfully at him through the shower curtain.

Mornin' sailor! Micki cooed at him as she slapped his dripping wet ass. Room for me to come aboard?

Most mornings she tried to sleep in as long as possible but this morning she was in an energetic and playful mood. Well? She knew he couldn't turn her down. Never could, never would.

Grinning as he wiped shampoo from his eyes, Cade motioned for her to join him. If you dare! But no guarantees of what might happen to you!

God I hope not! She was ready for a little fun to start her day. Let me get a look at you, stud! She loved the sight of the water slowly washing foam down his broad shoulders and down over his chest. Slowly tracing the water downward, Micki's fingers made their way down to Cade's waist before suddenly grabbing and pulling herself toward him, feeling his wet and foamy body up against her own.

With a grin, Cade grabbed her around the waist to steady her. Looking her up and down through eyes still stinging