Short Story: A Hero's Journey

Jamal packed up some clothes, money, snacks and his Life After Death CD for his adventure. The project he is signed up for will spend 3 days in West Oakland spending the days helping people in need while spending the nights at a hotel. His group includes people from Jamals community and other students at his school. His Uncle decided to drive him to the hotel where the group would be meeting. “Jamal,” began Delly, “Your father wasnt a good man by any means, he was involved in a massive drug empire that had connections with the Sinaloa Cartel. He was a coward too, he used your mother as human shield when he was attacked because of his inability to make payments to one of the gangs involved in the drug empire.” Jamal, still shocked by what he …show more content…
Jamal tensed up but continued walking. Jamal figured if his father is still in this area, a lot of people may know about him. He approached a group of homeless men gathered around a barrel fire pit. “Excuse me,” he began, “ You know a homie with the name Sklirós.” All of their eyes widened but one man blurted, “Depends, how much cash ya got.” Jamal pulled out a 10 dollar bill and handed it to the man. The man said, “Walk down the street and take the 3rd right, in that alley and yell ‘James’ than some dude should craw outta no where and he got some information.” Jamal nodded and began to follow the mans directions. As he left he heard the group whispering among each other. He followed the directions and did what he was told. Sure enough a man named James crawled out of a box. He didnt say anything as he was waiting for Jamal to say something. Jamal said, “I heard you know about a guy with the last name Sklirós.” James’ eyes widened then he whistled. Jamal turned around and 3 massive men stood in his way. One of them took out a wrench and hit him across the head with it. Jamal fell to the ground