Welcome to the Royal Academy, an exclusive institution that only the world's most elite families are allowed to enter. Here, students are not just academic prodigies but heirs to dynasties, each with their own agenda, power, and legacy. The academy is divided into three prestigious groups: the Royals, who sit at the top with unrivaled status; the Elites, who are close but not quite there yet; and the Aces, the rising stars fighting for recognition.
In this world, every step you take is under scrutiny. Social classes, abilities, and expectations are the heart of every interaction. It's a place where high school seniors are molded not just by their intellect but by the weight of their bloodlines. The pressure is immense, as each student must live up to their family's legacy or risk losing their place in the hierarchy.
As the Royals battle to maintain their reign and secure their future, only the strongest will rise to the top. But what happens when the line between power and betrayal blurs? Will the Royalites preserve their thrones, or will the academy tear them apart?
Welcome to Royal Academy.
Where only the strongest survive.
Let the battle for the throne begin.
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.