Ace was an ordinary boy living an ordinary life, going to an ordinary school, eating ordinary food, and failing ordinary math, but things HAD to change, before he knew it, he was battling ice-breathing dargons, befriending dudes with flaming katanas, falling for a girl with psychic abilities, summoning said dragon with his faction's powers, and exploring a whole new dimension.
Armed with new powers and abilities, he must now fulfill his duty as the chosen one and thwart the plans of an immortal and invincible threat that may destroy life as we know it.
"Revenge is relative, but one thing's for sure, it's always backed up by reason, and whatever that reason may be, fight for it, because one day, it will be too late, and revenge will have revenge on you."
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.