During the mid-1980s, a mysterious virus began to wreck havoc on the entire planet, birthing a new species of mindless hunters known as taberu. To fight these creatures, a global network of warriors was born. These warriors were trained to serve the wealthy elite, leaving the poor and middle class defenseless in the streets. The world was thrown into an era of chaos that seemed to have no end.
The current year is 2057, nearly seventy years after the initial outbreak. The sons of two caretakers are determined to put an end to the waking nightmare on the streets of New York City. One, a fading light in his solitude, the other bitter and cruel from years of desire for vengeance. What they hope to achieve, as well as what they gain along the way, make it clear that all is not what it seems...
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.