𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧
𝙁𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙮
𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
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Everyone wakes up , chained to the floor , confused. They all look up to see two elegant people in the middle of them all , standing up straight. "I am mourn." Said the taller.. woman , her voice melodic and deep as it echoed through the halls. The shorter person added onto Mourns sentence, "And I'm Marry!" They said , seemingly more soft and cheerful. "Congratulations!" They both said simultaneously. "You have been selected to play in The Game of Survival." Suddenly , everyones chains disappeared and in their place was a keycard with the persons name , room number , and player number. "It is time for you to return to your rooms. Follow the Keycards , and you shall find them." Mourn said , in a serious manner. Doorways opened up everywhere , exits into hallways , hallways leading into bedrooms that went on for what felt like forever.
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.