Q u a r a n t i n e
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A period, originally 40 days, of detention or isolation imposed upon ships, persons, animals, or plants on arrival at a port or place, when suspected of carrying some infectious or contagious disease.
"The president declared a community quarantine on Luzon to prevent the spreading of Covid-19 virus. Only frontliners, medical health workers, PNPs, and other workers that ensures the basic necessities of people can go out and continue their job."
"Aww Atty. Rivera, you'll be staying home the whole quarantine. Don't worry, I'll do my best to end those cases and go home to you when I can, okay?"
"Ofcourse Doc. Torres, as you should."
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"Breaking News,
The said serial killer is still making his move, killing everyone who's been positive with Covid-19, leaving a barcode on the wrists of the victim and a note saying "You've died positively, may you now rest in peace."
The government is now on the move searching for the killer by the aid of the Philippine National Police. Also, the President announced that he will give 3 million pesos as a reward to the person who can catch the killer -- dead or alive.
For further informations, kindly visit https://positiveserialkiller.com.ph
This is Edward Marasigan, giving you fresh updates."
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.