A deadly virus transforms the population into flesh-eating monsters, a group of friends and their classmates become trapped inside their school, forced to fight for their lives and find a way to survive.
Raine, Isaiah, Samuelle, and Elise, the group must navigate the terrifying halls of their school, turning it into a fortress against the relentless onslaught of the undead. As they scavenge for supplies and fortify their defenses, they face internal conflicts and external threats that push their bonds to the limit.
They must rely on their individual skills and collective ingenuity to stay alive. As they endure the daily struggles of finding food, securing safe zones, and fending off attacks, their friendships are tested, secrets are revealed, and romance blossoms in the face of adversity.
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.