Aliens invaded planet Earth, almost leaving the entire human population extinct. The aliens wanted Earth and humans simply wanted to stay a peaceful race. However, that all changed when the aliens attacked. These creatures were like none before, each had a different ability. Some could fly others could disappear. The humans were failing badly almost half the population died. That is until scientists, doctors, government officials and many other people came together. Having a genius idea, they'd make an army of super humans out of the alien blood. Two years later, the serum was completed. The serum gave people who took it unique abilities just as the aliens. Soon after humans ended up winning the war, because of the serum, and the aliens mysteriously left. The shot was a true mystery it would give you a unique ability however, by taking the shot it erased your memory. After the war, every human was to have this shot, to ensure their safety. Nevertheless, only 40% of the population took it, that is until the government decreed everyone was to have this shot or they'd kill off anyone who refused! Almost the entire population took the serum, except 5%.
Why would the government be so eager to kill anyone who refused?
Follow the journey of a 17 year old girl (Story) one of the Five Percent, who is on a mission to try and find a cure for the people who had taken the shot. Against the government who have her wrapped around their finger, all she had to do was take the shot and then all her worries would be gone. . . Or would they?
"Freedom isn't free, it never is"
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.