Written Explanation:
Gladiolus of Valentina is a story about a guy who finds his true destiny. His destiny is to help those in need in any way possible. Even if it's the smallest things, or big things. For the guy, it doesn't matter, atleast those in need are helped.
Before he found his destiny, this guy was an absolute doosh bag. He didn't know what to do with life. He had no passion, no hobbies or talents. He was never productive. All he would do was just sleep, eat, work and watch television. His job doesn't pay well so he can't afford good and/or healthy food to eat. He's always running behind rent. One time he almost got evicted!! But that changed because..
one day, just a normal, ordinary, non productive day, his life changed forever.
The thing that changed his life, is a thing you would see everyday.. it's a thing that you would see outside or in your garden. Maybe theres one on your dining table. That "thing" is a gladiolus. If you don't know what a gladiolus is, it's a flower. It's a flower that symbolizes strength. And yes. A flower changed the guy's life in the story. The lesson in the story is, even the most ordinary or smallest things, can impact your life in the biggest ways. So don't miss any chances on the small or big opportunities. You'll never know what those opportunities will bring you. That's why the guy's destiny is to help people in any way possible. For him, it doesn't matter if the problem is big or small. He wants to be like the flower. He wants to change peoples lives in any way, just like what the flower did to his life. So that's what Gladiolus of Valentina is about. Hope you enjoy the story.
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.