After a terrible world war, the country of America decides to end it all by brainwashing almost everyone and turning the country into a cult in which almost everyone believes that Santa is the superior, higher being. There are weekly prayers to a golden Santa statue located in the middle of each of the four towns: North, South, East, and West. Christmas begins to have a whole other meaning. Anyone who is exposed as a non-believer shall be hung in front of their whole town. Brenna, Max, and Melanie, all non-believers, have accidentally exposed themselves during the holiday season and must run away somewhere safe, before they face severe consequences...
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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.