This collection of short stories are based on scenarios in different states involving young men and women and the risks that are taken in their lives before they realize the importance of having an education and structure. In The Eyes of a Thug outlines drugs, neglect, abuse, and murder. It's not to degrade the youths of today or to send a negative message, but to assure them that success can be possible.

A story of three siblings, who were refused of their mother's love while growing up and struggle to find a way to forgive 'Mama Dorothy', due to her constant downfall with substance abuse.