The first law of the universe: Hunt or be hunted.
The second law of the universe: Kill or be killed.
The third law of the universe: Eat or be eaten.
Three fundamental laws that govern the real, unsugar-coated world.
Reina dropped down the rabbit-hole eight years ago with childhood friend Kai, both the sole survivors of a storybook tragedy, and the one-day fall promptly shattered any innocent delusions they had harboured of reality. From the recess of this disenchanting abyss, The White Organisation was born. What started out as a night time livelihood for the duo and their fellow stragglers turned into a hobby, and eventually, a sprawling underground empire.
Silent, precise, and most definitely lethal, they were the nightmares you didn't know you had
But now, it's been a game for so long that they've forgotten what it's like to survive.
And hence the addition of the fourth law: Do or be done (in).
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.