Colin Ryan Darcy was born to poverty, immersed in a world fueled by substance abuse, violence, and crime. He had low expectations of life until he moves away to live with his aunt at nine years old. After experiencing the "good life", the young man becomes ravenous and lusts for finer things. Colin becomes intoxicated with the world, and learns that good things never last, at least not for him. Every time he finds success and freedom from the past, his inner demons find a way to sabotage his life. Follow along with this epic tale of self-sabotage, as Colin struggles to overcome the influences of his father and become the man his aunt believes he can be. Author's Notes: 04-Oct-18 Warning: The contents of this complex tale may be considered objectionable, so please read at your own discretion.