When 4 boys, Riley Emmerson, Drake Parker, Alex Harding and Kory Hunter, go on a field trip to a chemical waste plant; nothing goes as planned. Being the leader of their 'group' is hard enough for Riley, but now that isn't the issue. There's a war going on, something only Riley, Alex, Drake and Kory can defeat, all while trying to save the only two people that matter to them- Kalel Stevens and Crystal Morgan. Drama erupts as Alex and Riley both begin to have feelings for Kalel, and the imploding thought of power takes a hold of them. As they try to overcome the toxic inside of them, they then realize... All 6 are in this super-human mess. And only 1 hero will get out alive.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.