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Nine foster brothers, who find themselves on different sides of the law, vowed to protect each at any cost. Their love for each other will be tested by sex, drugs, money, and crime. Loyalty will be questioned, greed will play a major part while betrayal is on full display as the brother’s paths keep crossing.

In the early 2000s and far off in the backwoods of Central Florida, there are families that have been living in poverty and finding a way to survive. Some choose the basic 9 to 5 job, living check to check while others choose the street life. Many realized that blood doesn’t make you family, loyalty does. Many of the youth and young adults find themselves creating their own gang or joining an existing one, in which the streets refer to as “real family”. There’s only one rule on the street: “Everyone’s a target when you’re starving”. supporter. By the time of Chance’s college graduation

Marcus, the oldest of nine foster brothers, is thirteen years older than Chance who is the youngest. Ty is the second oldest followed by Eddie, Terrance, Dee, Chris, Treyvon, and Walter. Although all the brothers are close Marcus and Chance share the strongest bond. Marcus lost his mother in a car accident then his father to a 20-year prison sentence at the age of eight. Marcus started living a life of crime which led him to being charged with a serious crime at the age of 13, and was given an easy way out by being put in a foster home instead of juvenile detention until his 18th birthday.. As the oldest, he took the role of protector to his foster brothers. Chance’s mother battled drug addiction and died from an overdose while 8 months pregnant resulting in Chance being placed in the same foster home as Marcus as a newborn. Marcus created a gang with the four older foster brothers called “The Line Em Up Boys” (The LEU Boys) and they continue to follow Marcus and his life of crime. Ty learned everything he knows from Marcus and shows great leadership skills. Eddie is wild and unpredictable. Terence is a ladie’s man, Dee is guarded and still struggles to deal with his childhood abuse, and Chris is more laid back than the other brothers. Jessica, Chance’s highschool sweetheart, sees the great life that Chance can provide for her but deep down inside she’s attracted to the street life and thugs.

The LEU boys have started to establish themselves as a highly respected gang. Marcus has children from numerous women who all plead with him to change his ways. Ty has been named the second in command to Marcus. Eddie continues to jeopardize the gang’s plans of taking over due to his wild behavior. Terrance has to be constantly reminded that he is an important part of The LEU Boys, instead of always focusing on the women around him. Dee finds himself living a double life as he’s battling a gambling addiction. Chris is battling with his sexuality and often finds himself scared and confused. Chance has moved back into his old foster home that was left to him. Chance has settled in and decides to visit his brothers. Marcus puts Chance’s future at risk by killing a Hispanic man in front of him and Jessica. Chance’ s is torrezic but is confused by Jessica’s response to the killing. Chance convinced Marcus to let the other two Hispanic males go. Chance quickly gets to work and has already started to win big cases. As the long work days and nights start to pile up Chance sees a change in Jessica. Months later after a long night at the office Chance returns home and finds himself holding Jessica and Marcus at gunpoint after walking in on them having sex.

The younger brothers chose to better themselves by earning an education and staying out of trouble.

Treyvon and Walter obtain jobs in Corporate America and start their own families. Chance went to law school and became a lawyer as Jessica was his biggest dinners, and trips.. Jessica has shocked everyone by starting her own prositituion ring. Eddie has lost all confidence in Marcus because of Chris’ sentence. Chance funds are running low as his girlfriends are demanding they maintain their expensive lifestyle.

Chance has distanced himself from Jessica and no longer has a relationship with any of his brothers from the gang. Chance has vowed to never be emotionally attached to anyone else. Marcus has kept a close eye on Chance without him knowing despite Chance’s feelings towards him. Chance is now a well-respected lawyer but the betrayal of Jessica has led to Chance’s addiction to strip clubs and escorts. On the other side of town, Marcus is dealing with the kidnap and killing of one of his gang members Terrance.

The gang is being hunted by an unknown source. Marcus and the gang have just acted on a revenge shooting against the Hispanics and killed a nine year old named Maria Lopez in the process. Jessica didn’t agree with the revenge shooting so she and Marcus split. The community is in an outcry for justice and lead Detectives Owens and Jennings are overseeing the case.

Detective Owens convinces Chance to take the victim’s family case for free in order to ensure the people responsible never see daylight again. Chance gets a tip from his brother Treyvon that The LEU Boys are responsible for the shooting. After days of uncertainty, Chance delivers the news to Detective Owens. Detectives Owens and Jennings bring the gang in for questioning but not before Detective Owens informs Marcus of the situation. Days later the gang were bought in, questioned, then released. Chance is heartbroken by the news of the release of his brothers as he knows they’re responsible. This information leads to Chance partying alone all day and night. That night Chance would meet Queen and Star. The three would spend more and more time with each other before falling deeply in love.

Chance is now faced with his hardest decision of his life. Queen and Star have convinced Chance to allow them to seduce big time drug dealers and businessmen then rob them. Chance decides to bring on Treyvon and Walter as the girls muscle. This is perfect timing for the brothers of Corporate American as they are struggling financially. The crew puts everything in motion and now they’re making a lot of money.

Marcus gets word that some unknown females are robbing everyone and that’s why the streets are so dry. Marcus puts a hit out on the girls. Meanwhile, Detective Jennings and Owens are in bed when she receives a message pertaining to a DNA result that matches Eddie’s from a homicide.

Marcus finds himself in a weird position having to ask Chance for help. Chris has just botched a home invasion and is in need of the best lawyer. Chance refuses to help and Marcus promises Chance that his brothers will cut all ties with him. Chris gets sentenced to 20 years to life. Chance is devastated by the news of his brother’s sentence and starts doing drugs with his girlfriends. The gang continues to hit licks and kill. Chance is partying harder on a nightly basis with his girls, buying expensive gifts,

Detective Jennings is getting too close to the gang and could expose them all. Detective Owens is forced to kill Detective Jennings in order to protect his dealings with the gang. Detective Jennings survives the attack from Detective Owens and goes into hiding for recovery. Treyvon and Walter deliver the news to Chance that his girlfriends were killed. Chance is overwhelmed and decides he’s leaving town but not before being pressured to put up money for a drug deal so that Walter and Treyvon can rob the drug dealers. Walter and Treyvon decide to double cross Chance as they have fallen in love with the street life.

The drug deal is set up as Chance, Walter, and Treyvon are waiting on the dealers when the gang walks in. Chance stands there shocked, holding the money, and confused as Marcus argues with the gang about what to do with him. Chance realizes he’s been double crossed and tries to run away but gets shot in the back by Eddie. Marcus runs over to Chance to check on him and he’s shot in the back as well by Eddie then falls on top of Chance. Walter and the rest of the brothers’ loyalty is questioned by Eddie. The brothers agree to follow Eddie’s lead.

The gang leaves and Eddie calls Detective Owens to clean up the crime scene of Chance and Marcus. Detective Oens rushes to the scene and rushes to retrieve Marcus’s phone.

As Detective Owens goes to reach in Marcus’s pocket he realizes that Marcus is alive and decides to help him to his feet. Moments later Marcus notices that Chance is still breathing and orders the Detective to help Chance up. Detective Owens takes the brothers to his house and Marcus calls his doctor to assist him and Chance. Detective Owens leaves and hits Marcus’s stash house. Detective Owens goes into hiding with the money and drugs from Marcus’ stash house. Marcus and Chance find themselves having to work together to get revenge on the gang and Detective Owens. Detective Jennings is also trying to track down Detective Owens. Walter has chosen to leave the gang and now is Jessica’s muscle. The gang tries to track Walter down after his betrayal.

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Hello! My name is J.R.Malone and I am 49 years old and a father of five! Not the exact demographic that you would think to find in a sport bike motorcycle magazine. I’m originally from Long Island, New York and I currently live in Pinellas Park, Florida.

I had always joked with my wife about buying a Slingshot motorcycle. Two years ago we rented a Slingshot from “Turo” and I was hooked. From the moment I backed out of the driveway, I knew it was only a matter of time until I had a Slingshot of my own. It was my first bike and I have built it into my dream bike!

“Bounty Hunter” is a 2019 Polaris Slingshot SLR and is a middleweight build that also competes in the heavyweight category. I have traveled the country to compete in shows and have numerous victories including: 3-Wheel Showdown, SS Takeover, Riders 4 Life, King of La Calle, Sound Bullies and Audio Arena.

Bounty Hunter’s custom audio system is by Diamond Design in Lakeland, Florida and features Concrete

Audio and Soundigital amps … The bike has a 2022 R-Sport hood with complete custom paint work by TTT Auto Paint Supplies … 22” Lexani wheels (also with custom paint) … air lift (bags) performance suspension … ZZ Performance header & rear exhaust … NRG carbon fiber wing and NRG carbon fiber steering wheel with quick release … blackout chase LED’s from Lite the Nite … Bugatti headlights from 3-Down Designs … and custom made gap fillers, front and side splitters.

Riding or “Wind Therapy” as I like to call it, is a great way to relax after a busy day or week. It has also allows us to have a “2nd Family (our Sling Fam) to socialize with and provide an opportunity to give back to our community throughout the year.

One piece of advice I would give to anyone who might be interested in purchasing a Slingshot is to do some research and figure out their exact intentions. Don’t spend extra money on an upgraded model if you plan to customize and change things on the bike. They are great off the showroom floor but you always want to make something just yours!

Feel free to contact me: Insta: @bounty_hunter_slingshot. Facebook: Bounty_Hunter_Slingshot.

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