The Unwanted Summons
Inspired by John Grisham's novel: The Summons
In the quiet town of Mississippi, the life of Professor Ray Atlee took an extreme turn when he received 'The Unwanted Summons.' It was a letter from his father, Judge Reuben Atlee, who due to his declining health, decided to summon his sons over to his property.
Both brothers, Ray and Forrest, were not particularly fond of their father, but the summons had an authoritative ring to it, and they couldn't refuse. As Ray set out for his old family home, he couldn't help but notice the eerie silence that welcomed him. He was taken aback when he discovered his father's lifeless body.
Submerged in grief and shock, his attention was diverted by an unusual sight; a makeshift cabinet that held not just documents, but a fortune of over $3 million. Ray couldn't believe his eyes. He was aware of his father's tenure as a judge but couldn't fathom amassing such value in cash. More than its origin, the question that bothered him was what he was supposed to do with this newfound wealth.
On one hand, he thought about sharing it with Forrest, who was a known addict and would likely squander the money. On the other hand, he feared the unknown dangers that could arise with so much cash.
Ray decided to hide the money until he could figure out its source. But as he started delving into his father's past, unknown to him, a threat was already closing in. Suddenly life wasn’t as simple as his lectures on constitutional law. He found himself entangled in a web of secrets, greed, and danger. His life started resembling more of a thriller than the peaceful existence he was used to.
In his quest to unveil the truth and protect the asset, Ray realized he had become a part of the very world his father had worked in, a world that functioned beyond the tidy principles of textbooks.
The story of 'The Unwanted Summons' is thus a journey of Professor Ray Atlee, who, while dealing with an unexpected inheritance, found himself settling his father's unfinished business, wrestling with his personal demons and trying to make sense of it all.