"Inside this patrol car exists a distinct world, separate from the one outside," the Senior Constable said.
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In the depths of the city's shadows, seasoned Senior Constable Aris Papadeas and idealistic Constable Matthaios Hatzis embark on a harrowing journey through the Athenian night. As they patrol the unforgiving streets, the line between right and wrong becomes a treacherous maze, challenging their integrity and testing their resolve.
But the challenges they face extend beyond the confines of their duty. Behind his stoic facade, Papadeas carries the weight of a troubled personal life, haunted by demons from his past. The echoes of his own struggles intertwine with the darkness they confront, threatening to consume him from within. Meanwhile, Hatzis grapples with his own battles, striving to maintain his idealism in a world riddled with corruption and moral ambiguity.
The lines between the professional and personal lives of the two men blur and their partnership teeters on the edge as they navigate the complexities of their own inner turmoil while they are thrust into a high-stakes battle against crime and corruption in a relentless environment.
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.