Once upon a time in the city of New York, there lived a brilliant and ambitious young man named Victor. He was a boxing champion renowned for his exceptional skills and strength inside the ring. But little did everyone know that he led a double life as a powerful mafia boss. Outside of the ring, Victor worked tirelessly to build an empire and maintain control over various criminal enterprises in the city. Despite his demanding roles, he always found time for one special person in his life... Enter Isabella, a beautiful and enigmatic girl who barely registered on anyone's radar due to her humble background and quiet nature. Yet she possessed qualities that captivated Victor from afar - her striking looks, intelligence, and hidden talents. As fate would have it, Victor and Isabella crossed paths one fateful night, which sparked a whirlwind romance filled with passion, danger, and unexpected twists. Their bond grew stronger with each passing day, but their world soon turned upside down when they discovered a shocking truth. Isabella had a secret of her own - she was adopted and her biological parents were killed during a tragic event involving Victor's family. The revelation sent shockwaves through both of their lives and tested their relationship like never before. Would their love survive the test of time ? Or would external forces tear them apart forever ? Only time will tell...
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.