Cal has spent nineteen years hauling freight across the country and avoiding the one delivery that matters.
A phone call to the son he abandoned.
On the night of Jesse's birthday, exhausted and nearly out of driving time, Cal stops at a forgotten roadside station where a dead payphone rings with a warning meant only for him.
Do not go to sleep.
Back on the highway, Cal finds a young hitchhiker standing in the rain.
His name is Jesse.
He knows things no stranger should know. A childhood song. A faded thermos. The address Cal has carried above his visor for three years.
As the miles pass, the road begins pulling Cal through the wreckage he left behind. Clocks stop. Old memories take physical shape. A dark stranger offers him one final excuse to keep driving.
But the living son waiting at Mercy Road is no longer the boy Cal remembers, and an apology cannot return the years a father chose to miss.
Haunting, hard-edged, and deeply human, The Loads We Carry is a supernatural story about guilt, fatherhood, and the terrible distance between regretting what you have done and becoming a man who finally shows up.
Kenneth Thomas is the founder and CEO of Visionary Tide Media, a pioneering company dedicated to creating transformative media and advanced AI solutions. With over two decades of personal experience in addiction recovery, Kenneth brings a unique perspective to his work, blending deep personal insights with professional expertise. His writing covers a broad spectrum, including AI innovation, personal growth, spirituality, and societal improvement, all aimed at making a meaningful impact. Kenneth's commitment to truth, ethics, and the betterment of humanity is evident in his diverse projects, which include published works, media content, and AI-driven initiatives. Through Visionary Tide Media, he aspires to inspire, educate, and elevate his audience, fostering a world enriched by genuine understanding and compassion.
