“CITY SHADOWS”

D.P. JCG

Anthony Wilkerson is a high-powered, ambitious businessman who has built his life on wealth and status. In the eyes of the world, he has it all — a luxurious home, a thriving career, and a clear path to even greater success. But Anthony’s drive for success has come at a cost. He’s become distant, disconnected, and unsympathetic to the less fortunate, viewing homelessness as an unfortunate but distant problem that doesn't affect him.

When Anthony's estranged father, Richard Wilkerson, suddenly goes missing, Anthony’s world is thrown into turmoil. The search for his father reveals a truth that shocks him to his core: his father is not missing — he is homeless. For years, Richard has been living on the streets, hidden in plain sight, unable to reconcile his own pride and shame with his son’s life of privilege.

Determined to bring his father back into his world, Anthony sets out to find Richard. When they finally meet, Anthony offers to help, promising shelter, money, and a chance to start over. As their relationship frays, Anthony is forced to reckon with his own assumptions about wealth, dignity, and human worth. Ultimately, his journey toward understanding is not just about helping his father but about coming to terms with the deep-rooted issues of class, identity, and the hidden effects of poverty that have been closer to him than he ever realized.

In the end, "City Shadows" is a poignant exploration of how the divide between the wealthy and the impoverished is not just financial, but deeply personal — and how empathy, humility, and a willingness to listen can bridge even the widest of gaps.