War ruins peaceful lives, turning children into soldiers, and people turn to death in these times of need. Found as a baby on Alexander's doorstep in the icy region of the Kingdom of Tundra, Thomas braves a life of hardships and war with his brother Runner, his father Alexander, Uncle Will and Grandfather Phil. Defeating enemies and saving each other, they find peace and safety in one another. After the war had taken its grasp on the land, Runner was taken to be a spy and later accused of being a traitor to the kingdom once his mission ended.
Now, on the run from their pasts and towards bright futures and safe havens; they reminisce on how they came together and how they will grow in the future. Making a vow to not leave one behind, they make their journey through lands and memories.
Follow the Blocks family to the ends of their world. To a home safe for their kind and away from the humans that hunt them. With the possibility of death at every turn, it is possible for one to be lost. Will they let that happen, or will they keep their vows until the end?
TW: This book contains graphing violence, execution, blood, death,and angst. Don't read if you don't like that or you get disturbed easily.
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.