Nobody saw it coming. Just in a few days, the world became like a desert, most people died, and no one even knows if there are people out there thinking of a cure. Because it was everywhere and anywhere, it is dangerous.
Of course, there are survivors, but how long will they last? News about how the government is handling this outbreak is hard to get by. Its a huge risk to go outside of course. But some people learned how to hide from it.
Antidote with his friend Mime is doing anything to get by. Just a month before, they decided to take in a group of children. They have supplies of basics and needs.
Now you must be wondering what the outbreak is about. On the bright side, it is not contagious.
On the other end, it turns you into something even more sinister.
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.