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The Price of Loyalty
The Price of Loyalty, follows Marcus Reed, a talented basketball player from Missouri, whose rise from local courts to high school stardom comes with hidden costs. As his talent draws attention, Marcus has to navigate pressure from…
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…But when he got home, he hid the envelope under his mattress instead. And the next morning, when Coach Daniels pulled him aside before practice, Marcus had a feeling the day was about to change. "Marcus," Coach Daniels said, his voice low. "I got a call from a scout last night. Big school. They want to come watch you play next week." Marcus felt his pulse quicken. "That's good, right?" Coach Daniels studied him. "That depends. You ready for that kind of attention?" Marcus thought about the envelope under his mattress. He thought about Mr. Thompson's smile. "Yes, sir," he said. "I'm ready."