"Tie down the crates, we can't afford to lose our food and water sources. Not yet at least. Not this way." Our Captain called to his crew members. We rush to rope and start tying down the boxes and barrels filled with foods and fresh waters. The waters were unsettled, the sky is cloudy, and raining the bad feeling coming across me about the weather made me feel more and more like my life is being threatened by mother nature.
--Next Part--
My eyes adjust to the light in the room. "Where.. Where am I?" My voice choked up feeling dry and sore. Trying to lift up my arms to rub my eyes so I can wipe the blur away, noticing my arms can't move from my laying position in a bed I am not familiar with. "Anyone.. here? Where am I?" I coughed after my questions. Someone buzzed the intercom and spoke in a strong Russian accent. "Your awake. Very good. We had to test you by implanting a device in your wrist. You will be sore once the anesthetic wears off. The device will monitor your heart, health, weight, height, hunger, brain functions, and all other important organ functions. It also helps warn your surroundings if something bigger or stronger creatures nearby. This is where the test begins. You will be frozen and sent to the future with many others to help you survive as a team. You will be the thing that brings humanity back or become the next generation."
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.