"Hustler's Greed" is a fictional story evolved from my imagination, which consists of an accumulation of life experiences, which to many are a reality. From Capital Hill to the housing projects in the ghetto, all are driven towards "The American Dream;" all experience a moment of greed and a need to be successful. Often, as quoted by Malcolm X, "By any means necessary."

To many, drugs pave the path to their destiny. This path, however, eventually leads to increased numbers of youth and adults being the victims of homicide, sentenced to jails and mental institutions. The number of youths...