Courtney Awsum's journey from the streets of Britain to the corridors of power in Indianapolis is a tale of grit, cunning, and survival. Born to a Black father and a British mother, he learned early on the harsh realities of life, orphaned and left to fend for himself. But Courtney was no ordinary orphan; he was a hustler, a survivor, and he had big dreams.
 
Arriving in America via the bustling streets of New York, Courtney found himself entangled in the world of petty crime. Yet, beneath his rough exterior lay a keen intellect and a hunger for something more. His path took an unexpected turn when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where his talents for strategy and subterfuge flourished in the shadows of legality.
 
Returning home to Indianapolis, Courtney pursued education and opportunity with a fervor unmatched by his peers. While earning a degree in political finance, he worked as a guard at a women's prison, forging connections with inmates and criminals alike. It was here that he began to see the potential for something greater—a way to combine his disparate networks into a powerful force.
 
Thus, the Shadow Contractor was born—a clandestine figure operating at the intersection of politics, crime, and ambition. But his ascent was not without challenges. Detective Clark, a young and determined investigator, dogged his every step, determined to bring him to justice. And standing in his path was the formidable FroYo Connection—a family empire built on frozen treats and illicit trade.
 
Led by Paula Perry and her sons, Laurence and Jake, the FroYo Connection controlled the drug trade with an iron grip, unwilling to cede their territory to an upstart like Courtney Awsum. But he was undeterred, leveraging his connections and his wits to chip away at their empire, piece by piece.
 
As tensions escalate and alliances shift, Courtney Awsum navigates the treacherous waters of power and ambition, leaving behind a trail of secrets and betrayals in his wake. This is his story—a tale of one man's relentless pursuit of success in a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and the shadows hold sway over all. Welcome to the world of the Shadow Contractor, where the game is played for keeps, and only the cunning survive.