Velia Asher was born in America in the year of 2201. She grew up to be your average teenager, with a best friend, a crush, and parents who loved her. And just like most of the world, she hated the government. But when Velia and her friend, Linc, join a protest for more rights, Velia gets taken, never to be seen again. Years later, Nala Nyx shows up. She has no memory of her childhood, and no family. She works for the president killing everyone he thinks is in his way. Everything changes when she meets Linc. She starts getting horrible headaches, strange dreams and, for once in her life, questions who she is. What will happen when Nala starts to do a little research, all under the presidents-very-watchful eye?
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.