What lengths would you go to in order to survive?
As the virus spreads rapidly, turning people into ravenous zombies, society crumbles, leaving behind a shattered world. Amanda, haunted by the loss of her family, embarks on a perilous quest through desolate streets, abandoned buildings, and treacherous territories, battling both the undead and her own inner demons.
Driven by a fierce will to survive, Amanda encounters a diverse group of survivors, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Together, they form an unlikely alliance, navigating the dangers of a world where trust is scarce and betrayal is always lurking.
Will they find the strength to forge a new future, or will they succumb to the darkness that surrounds them?
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.