In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out.

Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

The gunshot was a living thing. It didn't just echo; it clawed its way into Kyle's ear canal and took up residence, a high-pitched, metallic shriek that vibrated through the bones of his skull. It was a bell that had been struck once, but its terrible, singular note refused to fade, drowning out the distant hum of the city and the frantic thrum of his own pulse. The world had narrowed to this concrete box, this multi-story car park that smelled of stale petrol, cold dust, and now, the sharp, acrid tang of cordite.


Chapter 113 - Ashes in the Water